When I was asked recently about the books that have impacted my life the most, one title jumped to the top of my list. In 2008, I was given a copy and attempted to read it. I slogged through the first chapter and, feeling that the gibberish I was reading…

I Can’t Believe This is What I’m Doing Now….! Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Have you ever felt unfulfilled or needed more purpose in your work or personal life? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals and organizations struggle to understand their “why” — the…

Late last Friday evening, I stood in my kitchen trying to recall when and how I had consumed an entire plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Fragments of the evening were all that was left in my memory. Only ghostly recollections remain of snapping up two or three cookies at…

Recently I read a statement by a prominent business coach that “coaching saves lives.” Part of my brain said, “yea, we do,” but another part said, “Well, that’s a nice attention-grabbing toss-away line intended to grab attention, clicks, and likes.” He said, “More marriages break up over the lack of…

I had a guest in the shower this morning. Above my head, in the corner to the left, I spotted my little guest, apparently hard at work, spinning a tiny web where the white tiles converge. Unfortunately, there were no messages deftly woven into the web, just an air of…

Birthdays happen. Unless you’re bending time, they appear every 365 days. For some, they are welcomed, anticipated, and celebrated. For others, they are dreaded and feared. I land somewhere in between. My annual reminder that another lap around the sun is ending while a new lap begins popped up on…

I never thought I’d feel the crush of loneliness like this, but it happened. And, adding insult to injury, I’m not even talking about forced physical isolation (ie…Covid quarantine). I’m referring to being cut off from dependable, high-quality digital interactions with a team of like-minded professionals I grew to appreciate…

Just as I was adjusting to losing a job, its income, and benefits (see last week’s email if you missed that bit of excitement), this happened. First, let me be clear; I am fortunate. I’m not out on the streets or sleeping on friends’ sofas (done that before). …

As I work to grow my private coaching practice, my position as a Business Success and Strategy Coach for an international online marketing agency has filled an important role. Steady income, a benefits package, and camaraderie with some brilliant people make this an essential part of my life. Last Wednesday…