August newsletter from Proud Coaching + Consulting
Hi friends,
August is here—and in many places (hello, DC!) it’s hot. Not just the weather, but life too: juggling family, work, health, friendships, purpose, and maybe even a few late-summer adventures before school starts back up.
For me, it’s been a busy month - the balls in the air include a new business launch for women in midlife (find out about this exciting venture , finding and moving into a Santa Fe apartment for the school year, traveling to the East Coast to reconnect with friends and work, all the while keeping two small boys busy during their summer vacation.
Sustaining it all
Proud Coaching and Consulting, we’ve been talking a lot with clients about the art of keeping multiple balls in the air without feeling like you're about to drop them all—or worse, melt under the pressure.
Multitasking isn’t the goal. What we’re really after is intentional presence. Knowing what matters most right now and giving it your best attention, even if everything else is still simmering on the back burner.
And just like we hydrate in the heat, we also need to replenish ourselves mentally and emotionally when life gets busy. Whether it's five quiet minutes with your coffee, a check-in with a coach, or finally hitting “pause” on a project that’s draining you, those small choices are acts of balance too.
Questions we’re asking this month:
What are the balls you’re juggling? Which ones are glass, and which are rubber?
Where are you stretching too thin—and where might you let the heat burn away what's no longer needed?
How can you create a little more ease as summer winds down?
Updates from Proud Coaching + Consulting
Proud Coaching + Consulting is open for new clients, here in New Mexico and internationally. How can we help you this summer season? We offer:
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Meeting and retreat facilitation
- Team coaching
- Strategic Planning
- Team building, retreat and off-sites at Ghost Ranch and other locations
We’d love to hear from you – reach out on email (ashley@proudconsulting.net) or set up a consultation directly here.
If you’re navigating big transitions, team dynamics, or the midlife “mental load,” you’re not alone. We’re here to support leaders like you in finding clarity, calm, and courage—no matter how hot things get.
Wishing you a month of grace, grit, and maybe some well-earned rest.
In partnership,
Ashley
Proud Coaching + Consulting