Just picture it, you are tearing up the slopes in Deer Valley or soaking up the sun in Cancun. But, you are constantly checking your phone and s-t-r-e-s-s-e-d about what is happening at the office. You can’t relax. Something has to change. Why set an out of office message? Before heading off for your well-deserved …
Setting boundaries around the holidays can feel much harder than it does year-round. Why are boundaries around the holidays so hard – at work, at home, with your chosen family, with your family of origin??? We increasingly live in boundaryless environments with no structure around our home life, our work life, our personal life, and …
Changing careers over 40 is daunting. You’ve spent a decade or more developing the skills and experience necessary to excel in THIS field. You are a respected expert. You invested in the education, training and mentorship necessary to succeed. And, you’ve given up so much on your road to success – from dinners with friends …
The Cambridge Dictionary defines values as “the principles that help you to decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations.” In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown defines values as a way of being or believing that we hold most important. Why are values important? Foundation Values are the only route …
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Is it just me or are you craving a different kind of life? A life where you read the newspaper while you sip your coffee. A life where you walk the dog holding hands with your sweetheart. A life where you sit on your porch drinking wine and giggling with your girlfriends. A life where …
There is no such thing as normal. There, I said it. This is not the “new normal” and we are likely never going back to “normal.” We are now living in a world where change is the rapid, continuous, and ever-present. We need to meet this new reality with agility, optimism, and a growth mindset. …
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In my career as a litigator, I traveled AT LEAST every other week for business. And, now that I’m coaching, I have found myself traveling nearly as much for client meetings, professional development, speaking engagements, and FUN! All my friends are turning 40 this year – so I’m spending a lot of time UP IN …
There’s magic in a beautifully set table. . . Have you ever salivated over a table that even Martha Stewart would be proud to sit at? At this time of year, I find myself googling “DIY holiday table setting ideas” and gawking at the creativity of people using candles, pomegranates, squash, and pine cones to …
Your clients are the lifeblood of your business. While it’s easy to become consumed with winning and performing the work, it’s important to never stop nurturing the relationship at the center of it. Clients want to be seen and know that they matter to you. While it is ALWAYS a good time to show your …
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It’s that time of year again! Although this year’s Thanksgiving season may look different from the years’ past, one thing remains the same: Gratitude. Are you practicing gratitude every day? Or does it fall by the wayside with everything else you have going on? It’s easy to lose sight of how much we have to …
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