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When Dream Jobs Don’t Work Out: Finding Purpose Beyond Layoffs
Discover how adversity can become opportunity and why your worth extends far beyond any single role. In 2018, I landed my “dream job”—only to be let go 30 days later with no explanation. That unexpected layoff sent me into a spiral of shame and self‑doubt, but ultimately became the catalyst for founding Encompass Coaching. Years later, reconnection with former colleagues offered the closure I’d longed for and reshaped my journey.
Kimberly B. Smith
5 min read


Dedicating Yourself to Discipline: A Mindset Strategy for Achieving Goals
The key to overcoming overwhelm with goal achievement lies in cultivating a mindset rooted in discipline.
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


Starting the New Year on the Right Foot: A Guide to Renewal and Clarity
Start the new year on the right foot, with practices that promote rest, reflection, and preparation for the road ahead.
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


Preserving a Positive Mindset While Navigating Disappointment
When we encounter setbacks, we face an important choice: to let these moments harden our hearts or to use them as tools for growth.
Kimberly B. Smith
5 min read


The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Women's Mental Health: Balancing Fall Schedules and Self-Care
The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Women: Balancing Fall Schedules and Self-Care
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


The Power of the Female Perspective in Business and Leadership
Why the female perspective in leadership is essential to business success and why self advocacy is a key tool.
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


Accepting the Detour: The Power of Recognizing When You’re Off Track
Personal growth is a journey filled with highs and lows, breakthroughs and setbacks. Acknowledging when you’re off course is actually the fo
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


Choosing Self-Love Over Red Flags: A Journey to Personal Fulfillment
In a world that often romanticizes the idea of finding 'the one,' and settling down, it's crucial to step back and evaluate the importance o
Kimberly B. Smith
3 min read


How to Prepare for Life Transitions & Challenges
Change and life transitions add stress to our already busy lives. Prepare for life challenges with these sustainable success strategies.
Kimberly B. Smith
4 min read


Manifest Like a Mother
Most of us wish we could snap our fingers and make anything we desire happen in an instant. It’s a nice fantasy, but as logical adults we...
Kimberly B. Smith
1 min read