The end of the year marks a threshold and invites a pause for reflection. It’s a great time to take stock of the year behind and look ahead. Each December, I write and reflect on 8 questions for this very purpose. This year’s questions include some favorites (those truly need to be asked each year) […]
It’s the time of year when we are bombarded with articles, webinars and posts all offering “how to” advice for sticking to your resolutions or new year goals. As we know, 92% of people don’t follow through with their New Year’s vows. Despite that the best goal-setting practice starts with knowing exactly what you want […]
Before you get ready to ring in the new year, consider giving yourself some quiet time for a year-end review. There is something powerful about reflecting on your many (personal and professional) accomplishments, challenges, opportunities and events of this past year. I, like many of my clients, have learned to appreciate the year-end review. More than […]
There are several reasons someone might show their emotions at work, from the personal to the professional. Tears are a sign of our humanity, but tears do not imply embarrassment or weakness. It is important to remember that it is not always the boss who will be faced with a crying employee. In the book […]
Saying “yes” to too many opportunities, too many projects, and too many people is a blueprint for failure. Especially when we just want to say “no” and then it all too often turns into a “yes.” Even as leaders, our challenge maybe an employee pleads or a customer argues and persuades — chipping away at […]
The number one requirement for success in reaching your goals is this: You’ve got to be willing to be uncomfortable. Anxiety, Fear, Worry; Nervousness, Resistance All of these are normal reactions to new situations. Fear does not mean you are doing something wrong. Fear just means you are doing something different. And doing it differently […]
Can you remember what you had hoped to do this year? Was this the year you wanted to write a book? Start a business? What personal and professional goals do you still want to achieve? With more than 75 days left in 2014, you can finish the year stronger. “Whatever happened in the past is […]
Is it a matter of discipline or right habits when it comes to succeeding at work or life? Contrary to what most people believe, success is not a marathon of “being disciplined.” Success is really a 5K — a sprint intensely fueled by discipline just long enough for the right habit to kick in. Build […]
The summers before my children entered their senior year in high school, we would pack the car for a road trip and visit many college campuses. It was a way to narrow the field of possibilities and overwhelming choices – all in search of finding that “one school.” At the end of our campus visit, […]
In my work I often ask people to share their dreams and aspirations — together we design a plan in pursuit of reaching their goals. A few days ago, an accomplished professional shared her goals for the next five – ten years: from ownership in a trucking company, to launching a family business, to her […]
Seems like the whole world is “Happy.” There are happy songs and then there is Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” What is it about this song, which is so infectiously enjoyable? Is it the catchy melody? Is it the insistent nature of such lyrics as “clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth?” Or is it […]
Spring is here and the first quarter of the year is almost complete, which means, “how are you doing” in regards to reaching your goals. For me, whether I am on target or not even close – it’s time to evaluate what changes I can apply for success. What about You? Recently, I was feeling […]
Much of my day is spent talking with people who are ready to accomplish their work and personal goals. Many of them believe and have the ability to reach their goals, but sometimes the self-pressure to “be perfect” right at the start results in failing to meet expectations. What is more important is the desire to […]
Have you ever “lost desire” in the process of achieving your goal? Maybe you wanted to lose 10 pounds within two weeks, but after a week of counting calories, replacing your meal with a protein shake, working out everyday, you realized that you still haven’t lost a single pound. So you grab a handful of M&Ms. […]
Is it possible there are no coincidences? That’s what I always tell myself when the serendipity of life reveals itself to me. It’s magical. I am sure you experience that same positive feeling like “it was meant to be.” Well that’s exactly what happened when Jen and I met a few years ago – rather […]
Moving with Grace and Intention into 2014 If you saw my recent Facebook posts, you know that I returned back to the Hill School pool to meet the swimmer who broke my late-daughter Jodi’s 500 free record set in 2001. It started with an email from a proud mother, who was elated about her daughter’s […]
Have You Ever Really Committed to a Long-term Goal? And if so, what kept you on track? Gotta Have Grit to Reach Your Goals Studies show that you need to have grit – the willingness to commit to long-term goals and to persist in the face of difficulty. Grit is one of the best predictors for […]
What is your one big goal that you want to accomplish in 2014? If you follow my blog, you know that I’m asking that question alot to myself, family, clients and even you — because goals are everything. It’s also why I love the new year — a chance for a fresh start filled […]
Everyone seems to be in a flurry with only two weeks left in this year. The mere thought of balancing work and life priorities with year-end reviews, last minute holiday shopping, parties and more can be taxing. Here are three things you can do to finish up before the new year goal-setting time. 1. Personal […]
