January is a time in our lives when we decide we need a change. Whether your new year’s resolution or goal is growing the business, changing careers, losing weight or paying off debt — the list goes on. Change is the thing we fear the most and is what we have to go through to […]
My newest coaching group started a week ago, and I found myself with six dynamic, creative and inspiring professional women. While confidentiality is key to the success of the group, I can tell you that they do share their unique gifts and challenges with each other in pursuit of doing great things. Here’s what we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
I work with optometrists and other goal-driven professionals who want to create breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives. It’s interesting to me that so many high achieving professionals are overwhelmed by feeling less than satisfied with their lives. Perhaps the act to pursue our goals only results in a guarantee to keep us busy […]
In a blog post by Marshall Goldsmith, he offers three simple and insightful tips for “Staying Focused when Tough Times are Ahead.” This relevant topic sparked my interest in light of our country’s political and financial climates affecting the emotions of many people. Here’s an excerpt from his blog post with some of my own […]
Most of us can rattle off the things we consider most important. But does our reality truly match our deepest aspirations and actions? Consider the challenges you are facing in life and business. What is truly important For many, our daily lives are consumed with “to-do’s,” interruptions, and assumptions all causing overwhelming anxiety and lack of […]
There is No Finish Line I recently discovered this 1977 Nike ad campaign, “There is No Finish Line.” Curious to understand the deeper meaning of this branding message, I started to challenge my own definition of finish line. Surely, as a runner and business owner my daily life consists of setting goals, committing to […]
