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title: Nalani's Blog
description: Reflections and insights at the intersection of leadership and parenting
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Learn from Nalani

# Nalani's Blog

Reflections and insights at the intersection of leadership and parenting

## Featured Articles

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#### Human Emotions Inventory

Remember vocab tests in school? You probably had a wide range of words on those tests, but I'm willing to bet that it ...

](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/human-emotions-inventory) [Featured

#### Body Sensations Inventory

The foundation of self-awareness is knowing what we're feeling - both emotionally and physically in our bodies. Without ...

](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/body-sensations-inventory) [Featured

#### The How & Why of Development Conversations as a People Manager

The goal of development conversations between you and each of your team members is to create a trusting relationship ...

](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/development-conversations)

leadership

Nalani Rodriguez January 28, 2026

### [Human Emotions Inventory](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/human-emotions-inventory)

Remember vocab tests in school? You probably had a wide range of words on those tests, but I'm willing to bet that it never included vocabulary of how to ...

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/human-emotions-inventory)

self-awareness

Nalani Rodriguez November 26, 2025

### [Body Sensations Inventory](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/body-sensations-inventory)

The foundation of self-awareness is knowing what we're feeling - both emotionally and physically in our bodies. Without the right language to describe what ...

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/body-sensations-inventory)

coaching

Nalani Rodriguez October 09, 2025

### [The How & Why of Development Conversations as a People Manager](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/development-conversations)

The goal of development conversations between you and each of your team members is to create a trusting relationship that demonstrates your care and commitment ...

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/development-conversations)

leadership

Nalani Rodriguez April 09, 2025

### [Human Needs Inventory](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/human-needs-inventory)

Human needs serve as a vocabulary for what drives our behaviors and emotions.

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coaching

Nalani Rodriguez January 23, 2025

### [The Board of Directors in Your Head: Understanding Your Inner Parts](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/the-board-of-directors-in-your-head)

Imagine you’re sitting in a high-stakes strategy meeting, and the team is struggling to come to a decision. Tensions are rising.

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/the-board-of-directors-in-your-head)

coaching

Nalani Rodriguez December 20, 2023

### [New Year’s Pause: A Personal Reflection Template](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/new-years-reflection)

Are you tired of all the talk about year-end reflections yet?

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/new-years-reflection)

coaching

Nalani Rodriguez October 16, 2023

### [Following that Spark: Exploring Becoming a Coach](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/coaching_training_programs)

So you're interested in becoming a coach?!

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/coaching_training_programs)

nonviolent communication

Nalani Rodriguez August 07, 2023

### [Getting Unstuck: Identifying Needs and Creating Connection in Conflict](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/identifying-needs-and-creating-connection-in-conflict)

When we’re in conflict, we usually think it’s all the other person’s fault.

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Nalani Rodriguez June 12, 2023

### [Which Way Are You Running? Learnings From A Career Transition](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/which-way-are-you-running-learnings-from-a-career-transition)

Repost from my 2017 Medium blog post Some say that quitting your job is a trend.

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/which-way-are-you-running-learnings-from-a-career-transition)

Nalani Rodriguez June 06, 2023

### [What is Strategy, Anyway?](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/what-is-strategy-anyway)

Repost from my 2017 Medium blog post Quick! In one sentence, how do you define ‘strategy’? A Google search will return results talking about planning and ...

[Read Article →](https://nalanirodriguez.com/blog/what-is-strategy-anyway)