Happier, No Matter What
Last year, at about this time, I met up with a dear friend of mine for a much-needed girl's weekend. Our friendship, which spans nearly 30 years, is a gift...
Practicing Presence
I have great clients, whom I care about deeply. Yet sometimes in our coaching sessions, despite being present and focused on our conversation, I notice when their eyes dart off...
Attitude & Effort
It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere. (Well, unofficially as the Summer Solstice and the astronomical calendar lists summer beginning on June 20th.) But for the most part, the first week...
A Few Ways to “Be”
Several months ago, I conducted a CliftonStrengths workshop with a leadership team that had not physically gathered for many years prior. With the advent and ease of today's virtual work...
A Roll of the Dice
Who remembers the Magic 8 Ball? The classic soothsaying toy that with a shake of a ball and a swirl of what appeared to be dark liquid iodine, you could...
A Rock Star Mom
As we are on the Friday Eve of Mother's Day, I am highlighting a Rock Star Executive Mom of three (one being a newborn!) whom I've worked with for over...
Magic of Mentors
This month I thought we might examine the magic of mentors. If you are lucky to have experienced a mentor in your life, either personally or professionally, you know it...
Intent and Impact
What other people think of me is not my problem. Have you heard that statement before? Me too. And in certain situations that statement can be helpful, when you are...
Groundbreaking Women
On this final Friday of Women's History Month, I would be remiss if I did not highlight just a few of the groundbreaking women with whom I've had the privilege...
A Killer Question
I have spoken about the use of the word "WHY" in numerous workshops on communication, in coaching sessions, and even in this oldie-but-goodie Thought Partner Friday. The challenge with opening a...