Angie Witkowski 
Do you feel stuck? In these situations, it’s easy to blame externalities: Do you know what’s hard? Sitting quiet with your thoughts and admitting you’re the one who created the situation…and you’re the only one who can lead yourself out of it. Absolute accountability is painful. It’s the only way to a better place. Accountability is … Read more
Did you take a career aptitude test in high school? The one where you get a scantron sheet, a #2 pencil, and a series of questions asking you to list your preferences and interests? I remember this experience, as well as reviewing my results in my small high school classroom (think: Footloose). I felt like … Read more
“If you’re going to do nothing, do it on purpose.” My friend, Allen Meacham, shared this idea with me. It was so meaningful I included this idea in my book, SPARK. In our busy lives, it’s hard to imagine that doing nothing can have its benefits. For my ultra-busy coaching clients, I know the idea of … Read more
My friend Shannon and I grabbed a glass of wine recently at a local vineyard. We don’t do this enough. She’s a former CIA Officer; her life’s story is an inspirational tale of resiliency, self-compassion, and personal growth. (She was my first Bet on You Podcast guest, by the way. Listen in by clicking here.) I love talking with … Read more
How did this historic event change your life? It was just past midnight. Roma was driving 95 mph down the highway headed straight to the Naval Hospital. I was doing everything I could not to give birth in the front seat of her brand new Suburban. Randy Travis was on the radio singing “Take It … Read more
Leaders aren’t afraid of risk and see value in taking thoughtful risks
“Angie, when I get a sense of the Imposter Syndrome, I get motivated. This drives me to prove that I’m exactly in the place I need to be.” When my friend shared this with me, I thought, “Huh, that’s new. Because when I feel like I’m not enough, I retreat to my mental cave of … Read more
There are qualities we can lean into to help adjust to major changes in our life.
In an endless effort to juggle work/life responsibilities, I spent last week at Cedar Point. For me, it was more like “relocation” than vacation – my laptop was open a lot! For my son and his friend, it was like “Free Willy.” I set them loose in the amusement park and I don’t think they’ll … Read more
I once sat in a Board Meeting where the Directors were chatting with each other about their businesses, portfolios, and the market. When they got to me, they asked “Angie, how are the kids?” I was a Director, too. And an entrepreneur. I wanted to talk about business, not my family at this time. But … Read more
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