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Are you past your boiling point?
“We boil at different degrees.” ~Benjamin Franklin The other day I was ready to kill someone. Well maybe not someone, but something. I had had it up to here, had reached my limit, and had gone past my boiling point. I was tired of a situation and of the person who, I...
Speak up – people want to hear what you have to say
In my coaching practice, I have worked with many clients who hear feedback from their boss, peers, and even their staff that they need to speak up more often. Almost always, these are leaders who are highly regarded and considered smart and technically proficient in...
How and why to “start this day over” and make it your best day
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best one in the year.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Many, many years ago, when my older child was young, we used to play the “start the day over” game. “You can start the day over at any time,” I would say to my kid, meaning that...
Three surefire ways to form a new habit
Some of us set goals. We determine how we want to change, or what we want to achieve, or how we’ll better ourselves or our lives – and we declare our resolutions. “From now on, I’ll run three times a week,” we announce. “I’m going to speak up in every meeting at...
Jump into the adventure of life
“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” ~Helen Keller I’ve seen too many clients give up a dream before they even begin to pursue it. Too many friends and colleagues who hunker down in fear...
Lead with love
I met Faith James, a powerful woman of color who consults and coaches around personal and corporate branding, when we were both guests on a podcast last month. Faith is amazing; she somehow thought I was amazing; she invited me to speak during her Being the CEO of You...
Why it’s so important to not let any moment go unlived
“Each moment missed is a moment unlived.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn Every time I misplace something, one refrain goes through my mind… “And I teach mindfulness.” I do teach mindfulness, and I do my best to practice mindfulness. I know how important mindfulness is – to my life,...
Eight tips for having that difficult conversation with your boss
Recently I had dinner with a friend that I had not seen in years and we had a lot of catching up to do. He shared with me some of his challenges and wins on the work front and I was struck by one story, in particular, that echoed circumstances that I have heard from...
How to ruin your credibility
“What upsets me is not that you lied to me, but that from now on I can no longer believe you.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche It seems harmless when we do it. How can one little lie hurt? You haven’t finished the report that was due to your colleague, and make up a reason as...
The do’s and don’ts of inclusive leadership
This past year has been the year of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for many organizations. As the country grappled with issues of inequity and systemic racism, many organizations looked within at their own exclusionary and inequitable practices and policies. They...
Giving the gift of attention
“The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.” ~Richard Moss Do you remember your best boss? Your favorite teacher? I’m sure you remember your best friend growing up? What do these three likely have in common? My guess is all three probably...
Who cares about mindfulness?
Mindfulness seems to be the catch phrase of the day. Mindfulness in schools. Mindfulness in personal effectiveness. Mindfulness in yoga. And mindfulness in business and leadership. There seem to be constant reminders to be more mindful. Why? What’s it all about? I was...
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