Begin Development, Inc

09/03/2026

You move through a lot in a day.

But how often do you stop long enough to notice how you're moving through it?

This clip is from our latest Begin Development newsletter, where we're exploring reflection, self-awareness, and what can happen when you give yourself time to pay attention.

If you're ready for a reason to pause, the full conversation is waiting in this month's newsletter. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3T0NAwi

08/26/2026

One of the most important leadership lessons didn't come from a boardroom. It came from a soccer field.

When Malika was 5 years old, she noticed something that changed the way she viewed growth forever.

The coach wasn't spending the most time praising the strongest players. He was challenging them. And that lesson stuck.

The leaders who grow the most aren't looking for constant reassurance. They're looking for coaching that helps them reach their potential.

Feedback isn't always comfortable, but when it's delivered with care, it becomes one of the greatest gifts we can receive. As leaders, we must be willing to use feedback to become better.

If you haven't yet, be sure to watch the full episode of Malika's conversation with Valerie Bertinelli on Getting Naked: The Podcast and join us in reflecting on your journey by using the prompt below in your Begin Now journal:

🎥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/OD3CbEDRE28?si=PzdBjgSa54YQuJIi
📖 Begin Now Journal: https://www.begindevelopment.com/store/p/the-begin-now-journal

✍️ Begin Now Journal Prompt ✍️
Where in your life are you seeking encouragement when what you really need is coaching?

08/20/2026

Every leader has a starting point.

Maybe it's a conversation.
Maybe it's a question.
Maybe it's the moment you realize you don't have to have all the answers.

Leadership isn't built in one big moment. It's shaped by the choices we make every day to listen, learn, and grow.

Wherever you are today, keep going. You've already begun.

08/18/2026

Kinda chic to know we’re all capable of growth. ✨

07/31/2026

Just two podcast guests crossing paths. 😊

Malika ran into Jennie Garth after they recorded separate episodes of Getting Naked: The Podcast with Valerie Bertinelli, and we couldn't resist capturing the moment.

We loved Jennie's conversation on the podcast. If you haven't watched it yet, it's definitely worth a listen. 💛

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/s75VHK_EPuo?si=eWpgrst9tP8Hfeou

07/30/2026

The way you move through the world shapes the way you lead.

We all bring patterns, strengths, and assumptions into every conversation. The more we understand them means the more intentional we can become in how we show up for the people around us.

Self-awareness is recognizing our super powers and what's already there so you can lead with greater clarity and purpose.

In her conversation with Valerie Bertinelli, Malika explores why understanding yourself is one of the most valuable investments you can make, both as a leader and as a person.

If this idea resonated with you, we invite you to dive deeper. Watch the full conversation, then continue your own reflection with the Begin Now Journal.

🎥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/OD3CbEDRE28?si=PzdBjgSa54YQuJIi
📖 Begin Now Journal: https://www.begindevelopment.com/store/p/the-begin-now-journal

✍️ Begin Now Journal Prompt ✍️
Think about a recent interaction that stayed with you. How did you show up, and what might that moment teach you about the way you move through the world?

07/28/2026

Leadership is rarely transformed by one big breakthrough.

More often, it's shaped by the small choices we make every day.

To stay curious instead of assuming.
To listen before responding.
To have the difficult conversation.
To seek understanding before judgment.
To grow in self-awareness before expecting others to change.

The leaders who create lasting impact choose one place to begin and keep showing up with intention.

What does your leadership need more of this week?

07/28/2026

07/25/2026

Every perspective has the potential to create space for someone else.

We often wait until we feel more certain before we share our ideas. But growth happens when we don't have all the answers and are willing to contribute our perspective and trust that it has value.

That's part of what makes reflection so powerful. When we pause long enough to notice where we are, we become better equipped to choose where we're going next and to encourage others to do the same.

During her conversation with Valerie Bertinelli, Malika shares the story behind the Begin Now Journal and why creating space to reflect can change the way we lead, work, and live.

Curious about the conversation? Watch the full episode, then explore the journal for yourself.

🎥 Full episode: https://youtu.be/OD3CbEDRE28?si=PzdBjgSa54YQuJIi
📖 Begin Now Journal: https://www.begindevelopment.com/store/p/the-begin-now-journal

✍️ Begin Now Journal Prompt ✍️
Write for five minutes without editing yourself. Where have you been holding back your perspective? What might become possible if you chose to share it?

07/23/2026

Before your next meeting, pause and consider this question.

The pressure to have all the answers can quietly become one of the biggest barriers to effective leadership.

When leaders feel responsible for solving every problem, teams often become dependent instead of empowered. Curiosity gives people room to think, contribute, and take ownership.

Notice how it changes the way you listen, the questions you ask, and the space you create for others to step forward.

The strongest teams aren't built around one person with all the answers. They're built by leaders who know how to invite better thinking from everyone in the room.

What changes when you lead with curiosity instead of certainty?