by Debra Cruz | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Low self-esteem (LSE) is a thinking disorder, and a hereditary condition developed early in childhood. This imbalance in thought processes sets us on a path of negative self-talk, feeling unworthy, unlovable, unacceptable that often never goes away. This condition...
by Debra Cruz | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Self-esteem is still a relatively new area of study in mental affliction manifested as a thinking disorder. Generally, we don’t view it as a disorder when someone has low self-esteem (LSE). We just see it as something the other person must fix. However, LSE is...
by Debra Cruz | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
“If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.” -William Blake Alas, as our...
by Debra Cruz | Apr 23, 2021 | Self Esteem for Women, Women of Color
In 2017, the #MeToo movement brought a focused awareness of sexual violence against women. From Hollywood to Corporate America, women in all walks of life–from college campuses to the United Nations, to retirement communities—shared their truth with the simple hashtag...
by Debra Cruz | Jan 27, 2021 | Black Lives Matter, Executive Coach, Self Esteem for Women, Women of Color
You may have noticed the abundance of self-help books, courses, and shows flooding the TV. Whole networks are devoted to the subject—redesigning your life for more joy and peace of mind. Many of us have taken the giant leap of faith into self-improvement, professional...
by Debra Cruz | Jan 24, 2021 | Executive Coach, Heart Based Leadership
These are trying times for leaders. Pandemics, government and economic changes, disruptions to supply chains, and shifts in how and where we work have thrown traditional systems for managing human capital into chaos. Assessing the bottom line, delivering profits, and...
by Debra Cruz | Jan 21, 2021 | Black Lives Matter, Self Esteem for Women, Women of Color
Black Girls Matter On January 20, 2021, like many people worldwide, I witnessed two spectacular events. First was the inauguration of Kamala Harris’ as the first female and the First Woman of Color Vice President of the United States. Poet Amanda Gorman’s...