When I started my coaching practice, I didn’t have a network. I was an actress and a waitress with friends in the theater world, but I didn’t know anyone in business — nobody whatsoever to pay me for what I was trained to do. In other words, I started from scratch. Maybe you can relate.…
starting a business
The Great Post-Holiday Reset
We’ve all hit the ground running this week, back to work, ready to take on the new year with gusto … right? Okay, maybe not. The holidays are a welcome break from business as usual. But let’s face it, the season’s festivities rarely offer much respite. Even if you had a chance to do a…
How to Respond when the Feedback Feels Personal
Last week, one of my executive coaching clients showed up to our meeting pretty agitated. She was getting the sense her boss had it out for her. A certain issue had become a sticking point, and she felt like she was getting picked on. Typically, I’m all for confronting the issue. It’s often best to…
How to Handle Holiday Drama
The holidays are upon us! It’s time to switch off business and career mode for a while to gather around the table for too much turkey and enjoy the festivities — surrounded by family and full of love! This time of year can be truly ✨magical!✨ Or (let’s be honest) it can be dreadful! 😩…
Which Wolf Will Win?
Which Wolf Will Win? We’ve all been dealing with the news of what’s happening in the world around us lately, and it hasn’t always been easy. Some are pleased, devastated, celebrating, sulking, some victorious, defeated, encouraged, and some are weary. Very few are indifferent. We’re swimming in a sea of duality. We have light, we…
When Life Gets in the Way, What’s Your Plan?
I don’t have to tell you that sometimes life gets in the way; we’ve all experienced it. We get sick, have an accident, face disappointment, deal with a busted hot water heater — you name it! Life can be unpleasant or inconvenient. Every time, life gets in the way — if you let it! Last…