Christine Comaford

May 9

Want a real leadership edge? Pause. Your executive functions — the mental skills that help you focus, plan, regulate emotions, and adapt — live in the prefrontal cortex. And guess what strengthens them? 👉 Mindful moments of stillness. Every time you pause to sense, feel, and reflect, you’re buil...Read more

Want a real leadership edge? Pause. Your executive functions — the mental skills that help you focus, plan, regulate emotions, and adapt — live in the prefrontal cortex. And guess what strengthens them? 👉 Mindful moments of stillness. Every time you pause to sense, feel, and reflect, you’re building your brain’s ability to: 🔹 Stay calm under pressure 🔹 Shift perspective with flexibility 🔹 Hold complex information without overwhelm Leaders who constantly "do" without pausing end up making reactive, short-sighted decisions. Leaders who integrate reflection make wise, strategic moves that drive real impact. Stillness isn’t weakness — it’s a force multiplier. ✅ Start with 2 minutes between meetings. ✅ End your day with one reflective question: "What wisdom did today reveal?" In a world obsessed with speed, stillness becomes a power move. 👉 Where could you build a mindful pause into your workflow this week?

May 4

Most leaders over-index on doing. Few prioritize sensing, feeling, integrating. But here’s the truth: 📊 Teams perform better when their leaders pause. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Emotional intelligence improves with reflection. 🪞 Clarity comes from silence. Want to build stillness into your workflow? Start simple...Read more

Most leaders over-index on doing. Few prioritize sensing, feeling, integrating. But here’s the truth: 📊 Teams perform better when their leaders pause. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Emotional intelligence improves with reflection. 🪞 Clarity comes from silence. Want to build stillness into your workflow? Start simple: ✨ Micro-Pauses: After every meeting, take 60 seconds to breathe and reset before the next task. ✨ Daily Check-In: Spend 5 minutes journaling or meditating each morning to set your tone for the day. ✨ Technology Boundaries: Create “no notification” blocks of time for deep focus and restoration. ✨ Nature Breaks: Step outside for even 5 minutes a day — let your nervous system catch its breath. I've spent the last year exploring how mindful moments translate into measurable impact — in leadership, in life, and in legacy. Stillness isn’t a luxury. It’s a leadership power tool. 🔥 How do you (or how will you) create space in your day? Let’s share ideas👇 #SlowDownToSpeedUp #InnerWisdom #MindfulMoments #ThePowerOfThePause #MindfulLeadership #ConsciousLeadership

May 2

Short breaks restore brain energy and improve focus When you work for long stretches without a break, your prefrontal cortex — the brain's CEO responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control — starts to burn out. Without deliberate pauses, your brain runs low on the glucose and...Read more

Short breaks restore brain energy and improve focus When you work for long stretches without a break, your prefrontal cortex — the brain's CEO responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control — starts to burn out. Without deliberate pauses, your brain runs low on the glucose and oxygen it needs to function well. Tiny intentional breaks (even just a few minutes) give your brain time to reset, refuel, and refresh. The result? ✅ Sharper focus ✅ More creative thinking ✅ Better emotional regulation Some easy ways to insert a pause: Micro-movements: 2-minute stretch between meetings Breathwork: 5 deep inhales and exhales Nature reset: Step outside and simply notice your surroundings Small pauses = major gains. #ThePowerOfThePause #MindfulLeadership #PauseToProgress #NeuroscienceOfSuccess #StillnessIsStrength #LeadershipDevelopment #ConsciousLeadership

May 1

Some of the most brilliant minds credit their breakthroughs to deliberate pauses. Moments of stillness. Space to listen. Room to think differently. In high-performance culture, pausing is often seen as weakness. But neuroscience tells us: 🧠 Pausing regulates our nervous system 💡 Sparks creativ...Read more

Some of the most brilliant minds credit their breakthroughs to deliberate pauses. Moments of stillness. Space to listen. Room to think differently. In high-performance culture, pausing is often seen as weakness. But neuroscience tells us: 🧠 Pausing regulates our nervous system 💡 Sparks creativity 🎯 Improves decision-making What has taking a pause taught you—in leadership, in life? #ThePowerOfThePause #MindfulLeadership #PauseToProgress #StillnessIsStrength #LeadershipDevelopment #ConsciousLeadership #BreakthroughMoments

Apr 18

That’s your brain talking. 🧠 Neuroscience shows that the brain reacts more intensely to uncertainty than to actual physical pain. Yep. Your brain would rather you stub your toe than not know what’s coming next. 😬 So during transitions (new job, big move, life pivot), it’s totally normal to feel ...Read more

That’s your brain talking. 🧠 Neuroscience shows that the brain reacts more intensely to uncertainty than to actual physical pain. Yep. Your brain would rather you stub your toe than not know what’s coming next. 😬 So during transitions (new job, big move, life pivot), it’s totally normal to feel edgy. Your amygdala is just over there yelling, “DANGER!” even when you’re leveling up. Pro tip: Build tiny rituals during change. Your brain loves predictability—it’s like a weighted blanket for your neurons. 💡Want to learn how to actually love change? Join my upcoming class: "Learning to Love Change" 🗓️ April 23 1pm PT ✅ Register here: https://buff.ly/G9XmBrT #BrainFact #NavigatingChange #NeuroscienceInLife #LeadershipTips #EmotionalIntelligence #ChangeIsHard #SmartTribes #LoveChange