Adventures of a Not-So-Dumb Blonde

My journey is filled with a cast of heroes and heroines, epic battles between good and evil, moments of forgiveness and grace, and some truly incredible adventures! As I reflect on my life, I see it as a continuous quest to discover my inner light and share it wherever I go. Join me on my adventures on my journey towards becoming my best self. I will share what I discover with you with the intention that my adventures may help and inspire you to find your own, fabulous, inner-light.

Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Mistakes, and Secrets, and Failure?....Oh my!

My life has been anything but a straight line. It’s been winding, messy, and full of lessons I didn’t always want to learn and secrets I felt I had to keep. But every twist and turn has shaped me into who I am today, and it’s brought me here—to a moment where I can finally see where I’ve been, where and I am not afraid to talk about it anymore.

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Life is a journey, not a to-do list.

Balancing the demands of a fast-paced work environment with the needs of my coachee, who navigates life with a significant physical disability, has been challenging. While we complement each other and work well together, the strict time constraints of the job often clash with her ability to move at her own pace...

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

How Parenting Taught Me the True Meaning of Leadership

Leadership and parenting share common ground—both require adaptability and growth. Often, we focus on developing leadership skills at work but neglect to apply them at home, where being a parent is one of the most important leadership roles we have.

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Food, Feelings, and the Memories They Feed

I had a realization that my overeating wasn’t about the food—it was about emotions like comfort and security. In this blog, I share personal insights on uncovering the deeper emotional needs behind habits and explore how recognizing these patterns can lead to healthier, more fulfilling changes.

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Creature of Perpetual Hope

I used to think if I just kept moving, kept doing, my anxiety wouldn’t catch me. But it did. It held me tight and wouldn’t let go. It was a wake-up call, and it forced me to face my limitations head-on. Here's how I learned to stop fighting and start healing…

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

From Black Sheep to Badass

Sometimes we don't even know our limiting beliefs or how they hold us back in life until we share our chaos with someone who loves, supports, and believes in us. This post is how a dear friend of mine helped me see my own greatness when I was unable to see it for myself.

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Don’t Punish the Dog for Being a Dog

As I was preparing for an assignment for one of my master’s,classes in coaching, I explore how my father's perfectionism and profound wisdom continue to influence my life even many years after his passing.

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Paula Eberhardt Paula Eberhardt

Truth and Nonviolence

As he sat down, I got the quick sense that his world was a terrifying place to be; Filled with monsters and atrocities that are lying in wait, eager to consume and shame the very essence of who he is. I spent the better part of my morning trying to show him that I was not one of those monsters, to no avail. His fear was too overwhelming for him, and subsequent revelations on my end unveiled a web of lies that seemed to extend into infinity.

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