Blog | Olive Branch C and C

Michelle Bernard

How to: Help a Friend Navigate Reverse-Culture Shock

Here’s an idea that’s a little out of the box… but as a coach sometimes you need try something different and see how it lands. I’m going...

Michelle Bernard

"Prepare for Landing"

When the pilot signals to "prepare for landing," what thoughts go through your mind? Here's a glimpse into my thoughts!

Michelle Bernard

10 Tips for Impactful Story-telling

Have you ever heard someone share their story or experience in such a way that draws you to the edge of your seat or you feel as though...

Michelle Bernard

4 Ways to Make the Most of Reverse Culture Shock

Maybe you’ve heard the term “reverse culture shock” or “re-entry” when returning back to the place you consider home after being abroad....

Michelle Bernard

Bridging the Gap Between Transitions

So often in life we are just trying to get from one thing to the next and usually have the mindset "the faster the better." I see this...

Michelle Bernard

Leadership and the Elephant Matriarch

Did you know a herd of elephants is led by one female elephant called the matriarch? Recently, I've been learning more about how the...

Michelle Bernard

Airport Layovers and Life's Transitions

I've always viewed layovers in airports as symbolic of transition. You're leaving one location to land in the next...but there's this...

Michelle Bernard

The Story Behind the Name- Olive Branch

I never expected to actually start my own business. Sure, I had thought about the idea in college and considered it a bit more seriously...

Olive Branch