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Power of Pause
Here you’ll find articles and resources to help you make space, tune in and get intentional.
Self-Listening: The One-Question Pause For A Life You Love
10 Essential Steps to a Skillful Pause
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This energy will deplete you in no time
Perfectionism: superpower or kryptonite? One of my most hated phrases ever is:That's just the way...
Why to give thanks for your too-muchness
It's almost Thanksgiving, a time for naming our blessings and sharing gratitude for all we have....
Manage Your Energy & Take Back Your Power
When life feels off, our focus and productivity suffer. We don't feel clear or creative, and we're...
Transitions can be tough but magical
In the last week, I’ve met some insanely magical women who feel that they’re at the end of their...
Two words that change everything
“It’s a tiny cancer…” My eyes locked with hers in the dimly lit ultrasound room. The radiologist...
Everyday lessons learned from tracking wild animals
I'm back from an incredible, magical South African Safari retreat. I'm not gonna lie, re-entry has...
Lead Beyond Pressure
Hi, I'm Meredith Vaish, Leadership Advisor and founder of Pause Box.
I've spent years inside high-performance environments, including tech startups and a 16-year career at Stanford University, where achievement was the baseline and pressure was the price.
Today, I work with women leaders, founders, and innovators at the intersection of pressure and judgment. I help them recognize what's shaping how they lead, trust what they know, and make clear decisions when the stakes are high.