Feeling constrained at work (and life)?

  If you’ve ever felt like you’re at the mercy of your environment, you may be craving more freedom in your work (and your life). Do you ever… …feel encumbered by everything on your plate and worry that if you slow down for a minute everything could come crashing down? …experience pressure to achieve stellar

How to Break Out of Overwhelm and Lighten Your Load

    Have you ever noticed that your experience directly reflects your state of mind? When you feel heavy and bogged down, everything you do becomes harder and more cumbersome. You may think the way you feel is a result of your experiences, and that’s true — the more you have to do, the more overwhelmed

Navigating Transitions: From Crossroads to Clarity – COME JOIN ME!

  Are you at a crossroads, seeking more meaning and fulfillment in your work and life? Join me on Friday June 21 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT for an empowering LinkedIn Live workshop designed to help you transform your insights into actionable reality. In this dynamic session, you’ll gain valuable tools, approaches, and ideas

From DOING to DONE: The Power of Simplicity & Focus

  You’ve carved out the time, eliminated the distractions, and sat yourself down to finally do that important work you’ve been meaning to get to.  But you just can’t get yourself to start. Suddenly, all manner of things become more appealing… checking your inbox, thinking about what you’ll eat for lunch (or dinner), reorganizing the

Sometimes the Smallest Changes Spark the Biggest Transformations

“How do you like your new office?” my friend asked. I had moved from a small building to a larger one and managed to find a nice little space on the second floor at the top of a winding staircase. It didn’t take long for me to realize it was likely the ONLY small office,

Sometimes Falling Back Allows You to Move Forward

Do you ever find yourself falling back into old habits, despite your efforts to break free of them? When you become aware of a behavior that is no longer serving you, catching yourself engaging in it despite that knowledge can be particularly frustrating. But I believe it’s worth celebrating. Why? Because now you are no

Busyness Is Not Good Business

  Ever feel like you’re running harder than ever but not really getting anywhere? If the road you’re on won’t get you to your desired destination, moving faster won’t do you any favors. When you put more importance on the tactics than you do on your vision/goal – and cling to a plan without continually

Performance Management Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Do you dread doing performance appraisals? (…or any kind of performance management?) If so, you’re not alone. It’s rarely an experience people look forward to – whether on the receiving, or the giving end. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s true that many performance appraisal systems don’t do much to motivate and inspire even

When Life Throws You Curve Balls… Use Them to Improve Your Game

Have you experienced a lot of change and/or challenge recently? The last several weeks/months ushered in a series of unfortunate events in my life that had me reeling a bit.  But I learned a few things in the process that helped me get through it all and bounce back stronger. Thought I’d share that in

How to Keep Your Dream Alive (despite doubt, hesitation and other obstacles)

  Do you have a vision you aspire to make real? No matter what the day/week/month brings… hold strong and continue to breathe life into it. And don’t let your doubt or hesitation steal its fire. As children, most of us received mixed messages. You may have been encouraged to follow your heart and give