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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'm also the creator of the Nothing to Prove Ritual, a leadership practice that helps women strengthen their capacity for sound judgment under pressure.
I've spent years inside high-performance environments, including tech startups and a 16-year career at Stanford University, where achievement was rewarded and pressure was often normalized.
Today, I help women leaders, founders, and changemakers strengthen their capacity for sound judgment under pressure so they can lead with greater discernment and clarity when the stakes are high.