Tera Wages
Leadership that works
AT work & At Home
I never set out to teach emotional intelligence—but once I learned how to use it, everything changed. My marriage, my leadership, my ability to handle stress. Now, I help executives and teams build cultures where people feel heard, stay longer, and perform at their best. Because leadership isn’t just about what happens in the office—it’s about how we show up everywhere.
IT ALL BEGAN WHEN I REALIZED EMOTIONS WEREN’T A CHOICE—BUT WHAT I DID NEXT WAS.
THE ORIGIN
STORY
I spent years trying to become the perfect work robot—efficient, emotionless, always “on.” But no matter how hard I tried, I was still human.
And so are you.
For years, I thought I had to control my emotions. That if I just worked harder, pushed through, and stayed strong, I’d be fine. But then I learned the science:
That realization changed everything.
Emotions happen to you—you don’t choose them. But you do get to choose what you do next."
That realization changed everything.
I had spent so much energy trying to manage stress, stay productive, and balance everything—but once I started applying these tools, I felt a shift. My sleep improved. My motivation returned. My mind felt clearer. And then, the biggest change happened—my marriage transformed.
From that moment, I saw the domino effect. When I processed emotions instead of suppressing them, every part of my life improved—my health, my relationships, my leadership, and my work.
Now, I teach these tools to executives and teams, because I know firsthand: when you know how to navigate emotions, you show up better everywhere.
I'm Tera,
Connection Codes CEO
what I'm known for
BOLD COLOR
weekend PLANS
Kids Soccer
KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON
Concert tickets
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO HOLIDAY
Costa Rica
ALWAYS ORDER ME A
Dirty Martini
ENTIRELY UNDERRATED
March