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…
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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…
Career Satisfaction: 6 Strategies to Achieve Your Success
Firstly, let’s consider the notion that career satisfaction isn’t solely about the job itself but rather about who you become through your work. It’s about whether your job allows you to express your true self, contribute meaningfully, and feel proud of the impact you’re making. Career satisfaction comes from who your job allows you to…
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…
Congratulations To The Graduates!
It’s graduation season, which is always an exhilarating time of year. Whether you have a loved one graduating (like I do!), your Facebook feed is filled with proud parent posts, or you’re catching glimpses of graduates donning caps and gowns on campuses in your town, you can’t miss it. I’m incredibly proud of my daughter…
Have You Reached Your Expiration Date?
My family often teases me because I tend to overlook expiration dates. I’m not going around guzzling sour milk, but I might add a dollop of sour cream to my potato before noticing it expired last month. The other day, they made fun of me over a jar of olives I should’ve tossed weeks ago.…