Share ThisLightening Your Load: How to bust out of overwhelm and get things done
Have you ever noticed that your experience directly reflects your state of mind? When our minds are cluttered, our surroundings have a way of mirroring that. Feelings of being scattered are often accompanied by piles of unfinished business everywhere you look or lists and notes of things to do that seem to multiply. When you feel heavy and bogged down,…
Are you exhausted? What to do when you just can’t do another thing
“When I’m not running in circles, I’m pretty much collapsing in a heap.” That flew out of my mouth one day when I was on a call with a few of my friends trying to find a time to get together. They told me it should be the title of my next book. And yet, I know the…
How the worst things that happen to you can become some of the best
“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein I’ve worked with a handful of clients who unexpectedly lost their jobs after working for over twenty years with the same company. The funny thing is that these people knew they…
My Personal Career Comeback: Five lessons learned that can benefit you too
Have you ever had a career disappointment that shook you to your core? I did, and it was early in my career. When it first happened, I was bitter, frustrated and scared. But what I ended up learning from the experience was pivotal to my future. And to this day, I am still grateful. THE SITUATION: My first job after…
From frustration to freedom: How to disentangle yourself (and help others in the process)
“An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.” ~ Lydia M. Child (1802-1880) Writer Have you ever gotten so mired in frustration that you just can’t seem to move beyond it? When life brings you down, it’s easy to become excessively focused on all the things that seem to be a source…
Overthrowing the Tyranny of Should: How to transform your chores into choices
This morning as I reflected on the day ahead of me, I had an epiphany. I realized there is one word that has a way of sucking all the joy out of everything I do. And that word is SHOULD. Let me explain. Over the last several weeks, I’ve been blessed with a number of ideas that landed gently at the edge of my…
Are you on autopilot? How to reclaim (and reinvigorate) your life.
Every once in awhile I treat myself to a massage. It is especially enjoyable when my muscles are sore. I make a special effort to be as aware of every little sensation as I can – so that nothing escapes my perception. I want to completely immerse myself in the experience and enjoy every second of it. And when I…
Finding Your Zone: Three tips for stepping into your brilliance
I had the good fortune of seeing Tom Petty in concert a few years ago. His opening act was Chuck Berry. At age 83 , he performed with just as much energy and passion that he did fifty years ago. And then TP and the Heartbreakers took the stage. They rocked the house. The very…
The Power of Presence: How to lead without saying a word
“We can do more good by being good, than in any other way.” – Rowland Hill On my way to an appointment the other day, I made a right turn and couldn’t help but notice the expressions of people in each of the cars in line waiting to turn left. One woman’s face was forlorn…
Want to create an inspired workplace? Three examples to light your way.
As an executive coach, I work with leaders in both large and small organizations – who are passionate about creating inspired workplaces. They aren’t sure how to do it. They aren’t sure people will respond favorably. They aren’t sure it will work at all. They want to break the unspoken, unwritten rules of organizations that…
