Are You Forgiving and Accepting?

Nadjejda Chapoteau Aha Moments, Compassion, Forgiveness, relationships 2 Comments

 Are you accepting and forgiving of what is in your life? Today I wanted to share with you something I’ve known for a while and coach others on and got a reminder that at times whether I’m coaching or preparing for a presentation, I’m coaching and teaching on something I need to learn as well. An incident this weekend made …

When Staying True to Myself Means Saying Goodbye to Zumba!

Nadjejda Chapoteau Empowerment, Lessons Learned, Passion, Purpose, Spirituality 20 Comments

This post is personal and I must admit I wasn’t sure about sharing it yet. However, I’ve chosen to be vulnerable and share myself with people when I chose to fulfill my purpose of empowering others. I’ve experienced receiving what I needed through others sharing themselves. I hope you’ll receive something from reading this. I’ve chosen to stop teaching zumba …

Why You Don’t Have to Meditate?

Nadjejda Chapoteau Compassion, meditation, Mindfulness, Spirituality 8 Comments

Yes, I’m saying you don’t have to meditate. Some of you may be surprised as I’m a huge meditation advocate. However, you may be one of the people who feel stressed out at least not when you just started meditating or maybe it will never work for you and that’s completely fine and there is nothing wrong with you. I …

How Is “Fear” Affecting Your Life?

Nadjejda Chapoteau Empowerment, Lessons Learned, Spirituality 3 Comments

Fear that four letter word that keeps many of us from accomplishing our goals and living fully. It has been and continues to be there for me at times. However, I’ve learned how to not let it stop me. I wanted to talk about fear this week because it has been on my mind as I’m making personal and professional …

Are You Listening to and Sharing the Music Inside You?

Nadjejda Chapoteau Passion 6 Comments

This post idea came to mind as I’ve been thinking about conversations I’ve been having with people regarding their passions, my upcoming 2 year anniversary of leaving my 9-5 job and a comment a colleague made at the time he found out about my resignation. I worked a the American Red Cross’ Haiti Assistance Program at the Headquarters office in …