Whether you’re a passionate professional or a business owner, what you do for a living is a big part of your identity. It’s part of what defines who you are. I’m not saying your career is the most important thing in your life, but I don’t tend to attract people who think a job is…
Life Lessons
The Energy of Action
Happy Father’s Day to all those who are fathering out there in every way. Such an important role! In honor of this day, I want to put your attention on action. An action is a thing that is done, not just spoken or thought about. While thinking and planning are crucial, they only form the…
The Cost of Becoming the Boss
If you’re anything like most ambitious people, you had big dreams of becoming the boss one day. You wanted to be the one to call the shots. You couldn’t wait for your ideas to take center stage. The idea of one day answering only to the big shots (or no one at all!) fired you…
How Chaos Leads to Opportunity
I was reflecting on conversations I had with a couple of my executive coaching clients last week, and I was reminded of something you may find surprising. Chaos gets a bad rap. Quieting, containing, and calming chaos is important, but you can’t avoid it altogether and expect growth. Both of these clients are dealing with…
Try This Spring Cleaning Mind Trick
Spring has sprung in my part of the world, and new beauty is blooming all around us. The weather is not exactly cooperating with my sunny disposition this week, but, I’m ushering in new beginnings nonetheless. It’s that time of year again to clear the clutter! You might’ve guessed it, but I’m not just referring…
What Are You Mothering?
Last weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Day, a joyful holiday that can also be difficult for many people, especially if you didn’t have the ideal mother, miss your mother, or wish you or your partner could be a mother. There’s no denying that “mother” comes with a lot of feelings: good, bad, and complicated. In navigating…