Over the past year or so, I’ve started a new hobby. And I think this one might surprise you: I’m flipping furniture! (unless you’ve been around and read my previous article on this.) You read that right. Here I am — a busy business owner, coaching executives and entrepreneurs — and I’ve made time for…
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Assume Equality and Respect Seniority
If you know me, you know how much I love the theater. I was in my element last week when I saw Suffs on Broadway, which is a musical based on the American women’s suffrage movement. And if you really know me, you know I see the lesson in everything. So much of what we…
Why Joy Matters to Your Success (and How to Enjoy More)
If you’ve been paying attention, there’s been a lot of buzz around the word “joy” over the past couple of weeks. It has even come up in my work with clients. Why is this, and what does it even mean? Let’s face it – many people feel devoid of joy these days, like we’ve been…
How to Get Over Yourself
Like it or not, we’re all in the game of sales. If you want to be successful at anything at all, you have to be able to make the sale. Looking to land your dream job? You’ll need to sell yourself as the right person for the role. Eager to sign your next ideal client?…
Are You Playing a Zero-Sum Game?
Do you ever look around and wonder how you got here? You are in a job you don’t really like and never really intended to have. You’re running a business that’s nothing like the one you envisioned. You’re stuck in a rut and can’t seem to climb your way out. What gives? You’re a hard…
Do This To Replace Toxic Positivity
I have a confession to make: I’m not a big fan of positive thinking. People often find this surprising because — after all — the self-help industry is rife with coaches who promote the power of positive thinking. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but expecting things to go well just because you’ve decided…