April Reflections from Marissa

I made up a new word!

Luckgratiblessed (adj.): The feeling of being wildly lucky, deeply grateful, truly honored, and unmistakably blessed -- all at the same time.

This is how I feel after the last week. Completely luckgratiblessed for the incredible humans in my orbit, the work I get to do, the business I get to run, and the communities that fill my cup. Pinch-me. Is this real life?!

Here's a compilation of some of the light in my life and work this past week, including snapshots of the YWCA's In the Company of Women Luncheon, our DC Mini Retreat for Leaders and Changemakers, our Millennial Manager Collective brunch, and time with my adorable nephew :-)

Cuddles with babies are always balm for the soul, but being with and holding space for good, like-hearted humans is equally nourishing. In the face of so much hardship and bad news, I am reminded how much magic exists and how powerful community can be. Every one of these people pictured is changing the world in meaningful ways, and together, we are rewiring the nervous system of the universe toward justice and love.

Every tiny step, courageous action, and quiet moment of care makes a difference. Ripples become waves, and waves reshape what once felt immovable. I’m so grateful to be in community with humans who choose love, again and again, even when it’s hard.

This week, I have a little more hope than I did last week. I know that I am doing what I was put on this earth to do, and I don't take a minute of it for granted. Thanks, as always, for following along and being part of it!​
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In the following sections, I'll share four projects I'm excited about, three invitations, two offers, one wish, and a song for the moment. I hope these help you and your team in the coming weeks!

FOUR PROJECTS I'M EXCITED ABOUT💡
​It's been a busy month! Here are my newest signed engagements!

1. Manager-Direct Report Facilitated Dialogue​
​Working with two senior-level leaders who have been experiencing ongoing tension. Each leader has completed a Conflict Dynamics Profile assessment and one-on-one coaching, and we'll be using this as a foundation for an in-person dialogue to address continuing tensions and conflict, clarify mutual expectations, establish norms for future feedback and communication, and rebuild shared trust and alignment moving forward.

2. Sabbatical-Focused All Access Advisory Package
​I'll work one-on-one with a senior leader over the next couple months to help them fully step into, navigate, and return from their sabbatical with intention and clarity. This includes pre-sabbatical planning to set goals and calm fears, mid-sabbatical check-ins for reflection and gentle accountability, and return-to-work sessions to translate learnings into a sustainable post-sabbatical plan. It’s designed to help this person not just take a sabbatical, but to maximize the opportunity!

3. Burnout Prevention Team Cohesion Session
​Facilitating a half-day session for a large nonprofit team to help staff and managers understand what burnout really is, why it happens, and how to heal from and prevent it personally and collectively. Participants will explore eight domains of well-being, create personalized well-being plans, and learn strategies for supporting themselves and each other in sustainable ways.

4. Program Manager Leadership Accelerator
​Facilitating professional development for a team of program managers. We'll teach practical strategies for effectively managing others, the difference between micromanagement and mentorship, and how to navigate sensitive or challenging performance conversations. The session will also provide tools to deliver feedback that drives growth, prepare for difficult reviews, and foster engagement and satisfaction within organizational structures.
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These projects are examples of the type of work I do with leaders, teams, and organizations. If any of it feels like what YOU need, we’re here, we’re ready, and we can’t wait to support you! ​
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THREE INVITATIONS 💌

You (yes, you!) are cordially invited to...

Rooted Teams in a Restless World Learn how to move your team from fracture to flow, burnout to well-being, and surface-level functioning to deep-rooted connection and collaboration ​ April 17 - 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time ​Learn more

Email Series! ABCs of Millennials at Work Whether you're a first-time manager, a seasoned leader, or an entrepreneur building a team, this email series will equip you with essential skills, mindsets, and tools to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact. ​ Learn more here.

Join the Millennial Manager Collective Empowering the largest generation in today's workforce with the skills, knowledge, and community they need to build and sustain their impact. ​ Deadline to Enroll: June Learn more here.

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We hope you will choose to invest in yourself, your leadership, and your well-being in the coming month. If you have questions about any of the above, please reach out!

TWO OFFERS 👐🏽

BUILD YOUR BURNOUT BLUEPRINT

In just 60 minutes, we’ll uncover the root causes of your burnout and create a personalized, sustainable blueprint to help you heal, protect your energy, and move forward with clarity, calm, and purpose.
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​Available to 5 people in April & May for just $149. Book here.

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TEAM CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION

Is your team experiencing interpersonal tension, emotional strain, or ongoing conflict that’s impacting collaboration and performance? Unresolved conflict drains energy, erodes trust, stalls progress, and costs A LOT. Money. Wasted Time. Turnover. Morale. Health Costs. Conflict impacts every part of your team and organization, and it adds up quickly.

We're looking for two teams of 3-10 people to beta test our new Team Conflict Transformation services for a deep discount. Here's what you get:

• Conflict Dynamics Profile Assessments for each member of your team to uncover personal and group conflict tendencies.
• 60-minute Coaching Session for each person to review their CDP results and to solicit context on current conflicts being experienced on the team
• 60-minute Advisory Session for the team leader(s) to understand the team's conflict dynamics
• In-Person Team Session (3-hours) designed to address tensions, surface root causes, teach skills and strategies, and begin moving through conflict instead of getting stuck in it.
• A Follow-Up Roadmap to help your team navigate conflict and specific conflict dynamics in daily work and relationships.

If you want your team to "go first," please email marissa@truereloveution.com and let me know who you are, what you're struggling with, and why this feels like a needed engagement right now. I can't wait to hear from you!!

ONE WISH (for you and for us) 🧞‍♀️

May we all find ourselves surrounded by people who remind us of what’s possible, grounded in work that lights us up, and wrapped in moments that make us feel wildly lucky, deeply grateful, truly honored, and unmistakably blessed. May we keep choosing love on purpose, in community, and especially when it’s hard.
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Song for the Moment: Better Together by Jack Johnson

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There's no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard
No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart
Our dreams, and they are made out of real things
Like a shoe box of photographs
With sepia-toned loving
Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart
Like why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy and
Sometimes life can be deceiving
I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together

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Thank you!! We hope you have a reloveutionary month!!

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