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Feel the fear and do it anyway
When has fear held you back? Imagine the last time you felt anxious or afraid and the discomfort prevented you from taking a risk. What did you miss as a result? Last month my husband Chuck Bergman and I went on safari in Kenya, facing big fears head on to make the most of our experience.

Susan Mann
Jun 163 min read
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Wild Callings
We’re just back from our first trips to Qatar and Kenya, presenting new experiences and adventures for me and Chuck Bergman. Gratitude isn’t a big enough word to capture our feelings. Travel always expands our minds and opens our hearts.

Susan Mann
May 282 min read
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Feel the penguin glow
In December I traveled to New Zealand and several sub-Antarctic islands to be with penguins for the first time in five years [...]

Susan Mann
Feb 172 min read
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Embrace the Wonky!
I’m just back from a three-week creativity adventure in captivating Italy: an inspiring timeout to boost my artistic skills and soak up...

Glow & Grit: The Journey
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Magic and Mayhem: Find Joy Even When Things are Hard
Happy Spring!Â
As the trees sprout leaves and flowers come into bloom, my own energy and enthusiasm is rebounding...

Glow & Grit: The Journey
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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Find the Light
As we wrap up another year, my wish for you is that you discover and share light and love through the holidays and 2024. How do you slow...

Susan Mann
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Coaches & Leaders: Join Me Jan. ’23 for Virtual Dare to Lead™ Training!
Kick off the new year with me and experience the full 24-hour courage-building curriculum based on Dr. Brené Brown’s latest research.

Susan Mann
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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What gives you hope?
September is a time of hope: back to school buzz and freshly sharpened pencils; summer lingers in the air as the snap of fall creeps in; sti

Glow & Grit: The Journey
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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Reset. Re-entry. Resilience.
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is in full bloom. I always know it’s arrived when the charming goldfinches and busy hummingbirds...

Susan Mann
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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Sunshine and Soul Restoration
I’m just back from 10 days of vacation in Hawaii. It was a long-planned winter getaway – a fun week with 14 family members and several...

Susan Mann
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Are you ready to level up your leadership skills in the new year?
Want to live and lead in greater alignment with your core values? I'm one of the certified facilitators who trained well over 20,000...

Susan Mann
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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You're Invited! Two Upcoming Women's Retreats
Hello clients and friends! I hope this new season finds you doing well. Chuck and I enjoyed a long weekend at Mount Rainier last month...

Susan Mann
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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Two Spots Left at Early Bird Price
Living and leading with courage has never been more important. Join me this fall for the full 24-hour courage building virtual training...

Glow & Grit: The Journey
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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Join me – two spots left! Virtual Women’s SoulCollage® Retreat
Photo by Charles Bergman Registration Deadline March 10! ONLY A COUPLE SPOTS LEFT! If you’re a woman who loves animals and wants a...

Susan Mann
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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Penguin Species Series #18 - The Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Guest Blogger - Charles Bergman Northern Rockhopper Penguin--Species #18 Northern Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes moseleyi Coolest Fact: ...

Susan Mann
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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Penguin Species Series #17 - The Humboldt Penguin
Guest Blogger - Charles Bergman Humboldt Penguin, Spheniscus humboldti Coolest Fact: The Humboldt Penguin is named after the great...

Susan Mann
Dec 22, 20202 min read
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Penguin Species Series #16 - The Little Penguin
Guest Blogger - Charles Bergman Little Penguin, Eudyptula minor Coolest Fact: The little penguin is the smallest of the penguins. Where...

Susan Mann
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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Penguin Species Series #15 - The Snares Penguin
Guest Blogger - Charles Bergman Snares Penguin, Eudyptes robustus Coolest Fact: Snares penguins are distinguished from Fiordland...

Susan Mann
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Penguin Species Series #14 - The Yellow-eyed Penguin
Guest Blogger - Charles Bergman Yellow-eyed Penguin, Megadyptes antipodes Coolest Fact: Yellow-eyed penguins have an eerie, almost...

Susan Mann
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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Join Me! Only Two Spots Left!
A 5-Month Gifts of Imperfection Virtual Series for Women Are you ready to focus on living your most authentic, content life and enjoy a...

Susan Mann
Nov 27, 20201 min read
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