Personal Change
Do as I Say, Not as I Do! This infamous statement, if not spoken by most parents and leaders, certainly is an accurate reflection of the type of behaviors we want to cultivate in others. You want them to learn from your mistakes, not adopt your bad habits and to generally be happier and more…
Read MoreTaking the time for career reflection is valuable. Recently, I was reflecting with a client on our careers, mine with about 10 years in executive coaching, and his a little longer in his current career. We were asking each other what we had confidence in then and what we have confidence in now. It was…
Read MoreHas there been something you wanted to try but you’re holding back because you think you’re not ready? My advice is to go for it! Making LinkedIn videos for the last two and half years or more has its share of difficulties. It wasn’t easy initially, and I made a lot of snafus, but I…
Read MoreDoes CHANGE make you kick and scream? This learning snack is inspired by my niece. I just came back from an amazing family vacation in Chile and it was something that she said while we were traveling that made me reflect on how change is life for most of us. If you trying to motivate…
Read MoreRecently I’ve been thinking a lot about 2023 and what plans I want to make as well as what goals to set. For the first time in recent memory, I don’t want to make any big changes as the New Year rolls around, but instead, want to nurture and maintain what I already have. For…
Read MoreThis article was first published by Forbes I recently had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite bands live in concert. It was an anniversary gift from my husband and my first live show in years! To my complete surprise, as the Indigo Girls came onstage and started singing “Least Complicated,” I felt my…
Read MoreAre you in the ‘In Group’ at work or do you feel left out? My client was feeling left out and and I needed to help her. My recent discussion with a client inspired this week’s learning snack video. After her recent hire, my client was given an office stuck on the outskirts, in a…
Read MoreHave you ever read something that made you rethink what you knew before? When I read about shame and guilt in Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart, she made me do just that. Have you read her book? I have heard Brené talk about the difference between shame and guilt before but what was so powerful…
Read MoreAre you paying attention to the things of awe and wonder around you? A few weeks ago, I was in beautiful Carmel and its beauty inspired me to make this quick video while I was walking on the beach. I encourage you to spend a few moments this week looking at the wonderful, awesome beauty…
Read MoreRecently I had the joy of spending some time on Cape Cod with my daughter, who was about to go to camp, and one of my oldest and best friends. While my daughter was plugged into her earbuds, my friend and I had a lot of time to talk as we drove around the Cape.…
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