Calm is not what happens after the chaos ends, calm is what we choose and cultivate within the chaos. In this story, I share how learning to set boundaries, release control, and move from reaction to regulation has transformed the way I lead. Calm is not passive; it is an active leadership practice grounded in clarity, presence, and emotional strength.

For years, I mistook passion for purpose and reaction for leadership. I wanted fairness so deeply that I fought every battle head-on, not realizing my triggers were leading me. It took years, and stillness, to understand that calm isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom. True composure is learning to pause, breathe, and lead from peace instead of pain. When you stop reacting, silence becomes your strength.

For years, I looked calm on the outside while battling storms within. It wasn’t until stillness found me that I began to hear God and my own truth. Through SILWELL-C, I learned that peace isn’t something you chase, it’s something you speak into being. When your words align with gratitude and purpose, calm stops being what you seek and becomes who you are.