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When “I Don’t Feel Safe” Really Means “I Feel Uncomfortable”

by Marla Tabaka | Feb 3, 2026 | Anxiety, Confidence, Emotional Safety, Mindset, Mindset Coach, Self Help, Self-Recognition, Working with emotions

And Why That Distinction Matters More Than We Think Somewhere along the way, the word safe started showing up everywhere. In coaching. In relationships. In workplaces. In friendships. In group settings. “I don’t feel safe.” “I need a safe space.” “That doesn’t feel...

Emotional Strategy: The Secret to Better Leadership and Team Performance

by Marla Tabaka | Jun 5, 2025 | Business Coaching, Company Culture, Confidence, Leadership, Mindset, Mindset Coach, Working with emotions

Every person has an emotional strategy—whether they are aware of it or not. It’s not something you find in a spreadsheet or strategy session. It’s the subconscious pattern behind how we respond to change, pressure, conflict, tough decisions, or even success. Your...

Afraid Your Leadership Skills Suck? BullShift!™

by Marla Tabaka | Sep 27, 2023 | Business Coach, Business Coaching, Confidence, Empathy, Fear of Failure, Leadership, Mindset Coach

Bullshift – verb [bool-shift] – To shift your brain away from negative thoughts and beliefs (i.e., bullsh!t) to success-minded, joyful, productive thoughts. In the world of entrepreneurship, the notion that leaders are born, not made, is a long-standing belief....

Happiness Matters. 5 Fast and Easy Ways to Increase Your Happiness Factor

by Marla Tabaka | Aug 14, 2023 | Business Coach, Confidence, Entrepreneur Coach, Mindset, Mindset Mastery, Positive Thinking, Working with emotions

Everyone deserves happiness in their lives. Too often, entrepreneurs believe that happiness is only about success and miss out on the benefits of finding happiness in the little things. Without living in the joy and happiness offered by loved ones and your...

You Want to Grow Your Small Business. 3 Tips So You Don’t Regret It

by Marla Tabaka | Jul 21, 2023 | Business Coach, Business Coaching, Confidence, Decision Making, Entrepreneur Coach, Hiring Employees, Leadership, Life Work Balance, Scaling Your Business, Small Business, Strategy

As a small business coach, I love working with overwhelmed business owners doing everything themselves and who are ready to have a life outside of work. Most entrepreneurs come to me with a vision but don't have the time, energy, or clarity to make it happen. This is...

Here’s How I Just Changed a Shocking Experience to a Manageable Setback

by Marla Tabaka | Jun 9, 2023 | Business Coach, Confidence, Goal Setting, Healthy Entrepreneurs, Mindset, Mindset Coach, Mindset Mastery, Negative Thinking

As a coach, I sometimes need to remind myself to utilize my coaching skills and tools for my own well-being. Assisting others through their false narratives, pain, doubts, and fears comes naturally to me. Most often, it's second nature for me to employ these tools,...

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