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…
Laura Berman Fortgang
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.…
Every A-List Coach Has This Nailed
I want to clear something up. This has to be said. Far too many people want to be successful coaches, but they don’t want to do what it takes to have a successful coaching business. Don’t get me wrong. Being a good coach doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be good at business. You might…
Do This When You’re In a Rut
We’ve all had those days when things aren’t going so hot. Sometimes it drags on for weeks, months, or (dread the thought!) even longer. You find yourself in a rut, and it sucks. You didn’t win the deal or get the promotion. Your last couple of launches all but flopped. Or you’re just not excited…
Facing Doubt? Play the “So What?” Game
If you’re an ambitious person, chances are you’ve run into naysayers. Some people are quick to shoot down your aspirations, whether it be a business idea, career change, or goal to go after a big promotion. Sometimes that naysayer might just be you. Coming up against doubt can be truly frustrating and rain on your…