If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my goals, desires, and even my motivation to grow and change has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me – thinking that if I could … Read more
How often do you compare yourself to others? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, you probably compare yourself to others more than you’d like to admit. And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel good or work well. … Read more
Having both a strong foundation and a strong vision is essential for growth—whether it’s for a team, relationship, business, or anything else. In order to thrive, we need both of these things, but finding a balance between the two can be challenging, especially these days. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day … Read more
Do you find it easier to talk about speaking your truth than actually doing it? Speaking up and speaking your truth is an essential aspect of living a life of passion, fulfillment, and authenticity. However, we struggle to find ways to speak our truth for many of us, myself included. Not too long ago, I … Read more
Do you take time in your life to appreciate the simple things? While this can be easier said than done, especially these days, sometimes it’s the simple things in life that bring the most happiness to us. It’s all about taking the time in life to appreciate this stuff. How I Learned How to Appreciate … Read more
Flexibility can help improve every aspect of your life – your work, relationships, health, family, creativity, success, and more. How flexible are you? For me, it often depends on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. The Importance of … Read more
With all that is going on in our lives and in the world around us, especially these days, it is understandable that many of us are looking for ways to distract ourselves. As an executive coach and consultant, I work with clients who deal with this all the time, particularly right now. Every day we … Read more
To understand how trust works, it’s important to remember that trust is granted, not earned. Trust allows leaders, employees, relationships, and organizations to flourish and grow. It is fundamental to most everything in life. Lack of trust can lead to damaging relationships and a hostile environment. It creates stress and lowers energy. When there is … Read more
How often do you catch yourself worrying? When I was a kid my mom used to say to me, “95% of what you worry about never happens.” I think she recognized that I was the “worrying type” and was trying to help ease my mind. Although this rarely worked, I appreciated her sentiment and know … Read more
I had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week – I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back … Read more
