Many people believe that you are either born with leadership skills or you are not. Although some people are natural born leaders, it is possible to learn how to lead and mentoring could do just that. Besides, we often don’t talk about the skills you can strengthen from being a mentor. If you want to grow […]
In a week we will be celebrating a holiday that’s all about giving thanks for what we have (including turkey and football). But if we think about gratitude only once a year, we overlook the power of practicing it daily, especially in business. When I ask clients, “what is the best “thank you” you […]
I often partner with CEOs in developing their emerging leaders. Our goal is to let these talented people know their contributions are valued and increase their success for future leadership opportunities. What does it take to be considered an Emerging Leader? What are these people doing that sets them apart, not only in the eyes […]
A friend of mine recently told me that she was dreading her job. Big changes had occurred in the company which meant additional responsibilities and new challenges for this high potential leader. Signs of Burn Out Overwhelmed and stressed, she explained to me the unreasonable expectations imposed by the board of directors; there was no way […]
I traveled to Atlanta earlier this month to attend the International Coach Federation Global Leaders Forum. It was a great honor to represent my local chapter, ICF Philadelphia and have the privilege of hearing keynote speaker Peter Docker, a partner of Simon Sinek and author of “Harness the Power of Why.” Not your typical coaching […]
“What do you do?” Not too long ago, I’d struggle to answer; even to say the words, “I’m a coach.” I’d try so hard to sound like a seasoned professional – that “fake it, til you make it” became my mantra. Why – because for more than 25 years, I was a business owner and […]
I remember that July day when I received the phone call informing me of my daughter’s biopsy results. It was osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, and my daughter Jodi was the most positive and happiest person on the planet – she had just graduated from high school and excited for her next chapter. Jodi was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Today is Mother’s Day. For many it is a celebration. You receive those adorable handwritten cards, breakfast in bed, flowers and you are “Queen of the Day.” All worthy of tribute for being a mother. Although there are some for whom our path in motherhood directed us to a road less than one chosen to travel. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
