Want to be at the top of your game all of the time? Then you really need to learn to embrace change. Most of us like to keep things the way they are; and prefer to stay in our comfort zone. But the world is constantly changing and thus always presenting us with new opportunities […]
At the start of a new year, I encourage my clients to follow a practice I do of reviewing the past year before setting intentions for the new one. I find that a thorough review of the previous year can provide important guidance for growth and moving ahead. I make a list of “successes, accomplishments, […]
Two weeks ago, I agreed to meet a business professional for coffee to explore possible business opportunities. Just your typical form of networking but little did I know where the conversation would lead. He told me that his son had recently died. Now this man, who I just met, is mired in the enormity of […]
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 […]
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 […]
From my personal writings, Letters to Jodi. Today is Mother’s Day. I could easily write about all that I had done for you and your brother, the lessons I taught you, and even the times I embarrassed you — being your mother. Or recall past Mother’s Days and even dream about our future of what could […]
“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 […]
Recently, my husband and I attended the Hill School graduation. It was a chance to meet 5 Hour Energy founder and philanthropist, Manoj Bhargava ’72. Although his commencement speech was a bit unconventional for this traditional family boarding school; it was extraordinarily impactful – just like his business results. Consider this fact, 5 Hour Energy […]
