Blah, blah, blah

“Blah, blah, blah”… and other ways not to hit the “tree”

A tired man was driving through a desolate, flat desert with only a lone tree that could be seen up ahead in the distance. He kept thinking “don’t hit that tree, no matter what, don’t hit that tree…” The miles went on, his head nodded, and…as he swerved and frantically looked up to make sure […]

Resolutions

Making your 2017 Resolutions…Stick

Happy New Year! Have you ever wondered why it’s so common to set resolutions and intentions at the start of a new year? (and why they may not always stick?) The turning of the page to a new year (and time in general), is a purely human construct that helps us measure things. It’s no different […]

entrepreneurship

How to keep our leadership skills sharp

” I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden within an individual, and which invariably finds a way to solve a problem previously thought unsolvable.” – John Russell, Managing Director, Harley Davidson, Europe Ltd. In-between the bittersweet goodbyes as […]

celebration

The Importance of Celebration

As we wind down 2016, I’ve been reflecting on the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with this year, and can’t help but feel tremendous gratitude for my clients, and how they’ve touched my lives this year just as much, if not more, than I’ve touched theirs. When I launched this coaching and consulting […]

shopping

Shopping, gratitude, and the role of money in our organizations

Happy “Black Friday!” What does this day mean for you? Do you thrive in finding a deal?  Or does Black Friday shopping feel “superficial” or not in alignment with your inner work?  Or perhaps you are conflicted?! And to expand the question: As leaders in mission-driven organizations and heart-centered entrepreneurs where every dollar, contribution and investment counts, do you ever feel guilty about spending money […]