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The embarrassment of mistakes
We’re hardwired to care what people think about us. Even though countless self-help books, life coaches, and messages from society will...

nicole calder
Aug 9, 20193 min read


Men and women are fundamentally different
In light of the Alen Stajcic dismissal and his proceeding media statement surrounding the team culture, I wonder, is it possible that he...

nicole calder
Feb 19, 20195 min read


The importance of feeling valued
Valued. We all want to feel it. We all need to feel it. Feeling valued means we feel seen. It means that we feel safe. It means that...

nicole calder
Feb 3, 20195 min read


Connection is the ultimate antidepressant
Sport is a drug. And I was addicted to it. When I was cut from the United squad a few weeks ago, I went through some extreme withdrawals....

nicole calder
Nov 6, 20185 min read


From safety to love
“You can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to be helped.” How often have you heard this phrase throughout your life? And do you really...

nicole calder
Sep 17, 20186 min read


Challenging coaching
“Leading by example is not the best way to influence people, it’s the only way,” (Gormley, 2013). As a coach, I understand and wholly...

nicole calder
Feb 20, 20189 min read


“Bury your gays” – How media affects the LGBTQI+ community
WARNING: This post contains spoilers. I just finished watching Wentworth last night and I am livid, heartbroken, and enraged. At first...

nicole calder
Nov 2, 20166 min read


Deliberate practice
This is the most valuable piece of advice I can give anyone who is wanting to succeed at anything and the piece of advice I wish I had...

nicole calder
Sep 18, 201610 min read


Be the author of your life
In life we have two options: be an author, or be a victim. We can hold ourselves accountable, or we can be unaccountable. We can be the...

nicole calder
Sep 4, 20165 min read


What is the secret to life?
Last night I served the most beautiful woman. She was 93 years young and had a real zest for life. When I asked her what her secret is to...

nicole calder
Jun 28, 20169 min read


What do you want to be when you grow up?
I hate that question. And I also hate any question that pertains to my future or what I’m going to do with my degree. As a server, it’s...

nicole calder
Jun 15, 20166 min read
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