Dear Michelle, Earlier this week I was ecstatic to hear the news of Malia’s decision to take a gap year. Despite the plethora of social media comments about deferring college enrollment for a full year; I want to share my experience as a mother who also encouraged the same for her son nine years ago. […]
Usually, it is my job (as a coach) to ask questions. But today I want to share real answers to your questions. It’s an opportunity to gain a fresh perspective to that business or life issue that has you feeling “stuck.” Almost everyone of us who has a job, at some point, may feel the […]
It was January 29, 2005 when my daughter Jodi died from an osteosarcoma and I was 46. Life unexpectedly and rather quickly threw me and my family an enormous curveball. What was once a rather normal and ordinary life, quickly became an extraordinary venture entangled with both joy and sorrow. Life and death. Loss […]
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 […]
Soon, very soon I will be turning 56. As my birthday is nearing, my family has started asking about my birthday plans. If you know me really well … my birthdays are never a big fuss of celebration. That is until this morning, as I remembered it wasn’t that long ago when we celebrated my […]
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 […]
Have you ever experienced a day of emotional “frenzy” and all you want is to keep calm, manage your emotions and carry on? Be honest. The way we live is exhausting — from trying to juggle work and our personal lives, to people issues and our workload. These “stressors” really do contribute to our emotional […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring is just weeks away, maybe you are lucky to travel south for Spring Break, or luck will have your “underdog” college basketball team upsetting Wichita State’s perfect season in the final four of March Madness, but right now you really could benefit from some good luck. All of this has me thinking about the […]
Do you feel stuck in life? How about feeling lost, frustrated and angry? That’s exactly what veteran NBC-10 journalist and cancer survivor Lu Ann Cahn experienced as she shared her story with me and my amazing clients last week. The Goal, A Year of Firsts In 2010, for 365 days Lu Ann set a goal […]
Most people live their lives unaware of or holding onto a secret dream or desire that never sees the light of day. Either too afraid to admit what is most dear to their heart, or their lives are so filled with clutter that they can’t see the hidden gifts that they have to offer. With […]
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 […]
No doubt New Year’s resolutions would be far less popular were they not motivated by the inevitable overindulgence of the holidays. We continue to eat and drink more after Thanksgiving, and before we contemplate getting back to the gym, we are consumed by the Christmas rush and only to find our financial accounts deflated, our […]
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 […]
If you are like most people with the holidays fast approaching, you are probably juggling work deadlines, travel plans, gift shopping and coordinating family and friends gatherings. It’s enough to turn any of us jolly Santas into a Grinch. Does the most joyous time of the year have you feeling a little overwhelmed, stressed and […]
I’m sitting on the beach at sunrise in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a family holiday tradition since 2005. Through the years, Thanksgiving is now my favorite holiday – a time for reflection and celebration for the many blessings in our lives. It’s definitely not a holiday that involves me shopping and buying lots of gifts (sometimes okay, […]
