Coming out of a week of spring holidays, I’m reminded of something I’d like to share with you. As you may know, I’m an ordained interfaith minister. In my study of religion, I learned enough about each of the world’s major faith traditions to notice important similarities – interesting stuff! Something I find particularly fascinating…
Laura Berman Fortgang
How to R.E.P.A.I.R. Broken Relationships
The #1 key to success and fulfillment in your career or business is the relationships you have — Relationships with employers or clients, Relationships with the people who report to you, Relationships with colleagues, vendors, prospects, competitors, or anyone you cross paths with on a given workday, And most importantly, relationships with the people you…
The Question of the Week – Get Fired Up Again
What will bring back your spark? That was the question that became a theme this week on my coaching calls. Low energy Uninspired Blah I think it’s safe to say we all feel this way from time to time. Whether you’re experiencing a bout of burnout, your self-esteem has taken a hit, you’re just not…
Are you good enough?
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they didn’t feel good enough, I’d be on the Forbes list right behind Bezos. Okay, I’m exaggerating … but it sure seems like it sometimes. I dream of being a writer, but I’m not good enough. I want to go after a big promotion,…
The Trouble with “Work Hard, Play Hard”
There was a time when I thought business and pleasure didn’t exactly mix. I was all about getting work done, checking off lists, and doing an excellent job. Even in my theater days — where fun was had by all — I tended to stay laser-focused on the job at hand. But over the years,…
Why did I get “L❤️VE” tattooed on my arm?
If you missed last week’s note, I talked about the lessons I learned hanging out in a tattoo parlor over the holidays, and it sparked some curiosity — • Why a tattoo? • Why L❤️VE? I touched on it briefly, but it probably deserves further explanation. What makes a woman approaching a certain milestone birthday…