People often ask about my pain, and while well-meaning, these conversations can intensify what I’m trying to manage. The more I discuss my health challenges, the more they consume me.

Recently, I’ve been working with a spiritual counselor, Vince, who’s helping me...

Back in February, I spent 35 days in the hospital, 10 days in the ICU, and endured 8 surgeries.

Before this, I focused on my career, fun, and adventure but often found myself lost in thoughts about the past or future, rarely living in the present.

During my hospital stay, the pain was...

I know I've been quiet since I announced my parental leave back in October, and that's because I've been taking some time to reflect while rapidly working on new programs and refining my marketing and messaging. Recently, I revisited my journals from 2023 and realized there have been significant...

Have you ever considered making a career change, only to discover that the career options that you've researched leave you disappointed or uninterested?

In my experience, this dissatisfaction often stems from two key reasons:

1. The Dream Job Dilemma:

As individuals explore various career...

Do you ever wake up in the morning, dreading the day ahead, feeling like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of exhaustion and frustration?

You're not alone. Many of my clients reach out to me for one reason - they're burnt out and contemplating a career change, or considering starting their own...

Welcome to the October 2023 edition of the Inner Compass Community Calendar, where we're brewing up something spooktacular! Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth? Join our dynamic group coaching program, designed for experienced professionals who aspire to...

Have you ever felt that your innate talents are yearning for a bigger stage? Many of the clients I've had the privilege to work with share a common thread: the desire to thrive in their roles while sensing that their unique gifts remain untapped or under-tapped.

Yet the fear of change can be a...

By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP

Good morning,

Spring has been glorious here in Washington, DC. I hope you're enjoying Spring, whether it be in warm DC or snowy Colorado!

I've been hard at work setting up the Inner Compass Community, and I've been asked some questions about the content of...

By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP

I’m so good at giving others advice in making a change, but it’s hard to do it on my own.

Yes, that is true for many people. And over the next few days, I will share with you the biggest reasons why making a change on our own is so difficult.

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I used to be overwhelmed by my calendar. Instead of being proactive about it, I would be reactive and leave it open for clients to schedule appointments whenever they wanted (I was afraid that if I didn't maintain flexibility, they wouldn't hire me). I also didn't incorporate time for self-care...

By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP

As a trained therapist, I've seen several therapists myself over the years- many trained in talk therapy, which is a process of talking through problems by identifying the source of the issue and developing solutions to move forward (talk therapy is what is...

By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP

I can remember the number of times in my 20s and 30s where I would sit with stress, not sure how to comfort myself.

Whether my stress was acute or chronic, I'd quickly resort to trying some strategy, such as taking a walk, calling a friend,...