Life Lessons
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The Quiet Season of Loss
Dear reader, I have not been entirely open with you. This year split me open in ways I did not choose. My mother died of dementia nine months ago, and it was not the soft landing some people describe. It was a five-year unraveling. A vibrant woman losing language. Losing concepts. Losing the keys. Losing…
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The Sacred Pause: Why Winter Is Not a Productivity Glitch but an Invitation
Every year, when the world goes full sparkle with holiday chaos and end-of-year urgency, something quieter calls to us. It’s subtle, but insistent.A tug at the sleeve. Slow down.A whisper in the soul. Pay attention.This season is sacred. Winter is the great equalizer. It doesn’t care about your deadlines, your color-coded calendar, or your heroic…
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A Love Letter to the Ones Who Hold So Much
There’s a quiet ache among those who lead with heart. You feel it in your bones.Not because you’re weak, but because you care so much, and have for so long, often without pause or rest. You’re the one they count on. The one who steps in when others step back.You hold the line, carry the vision,…
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Change Makers
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.“ Wayne Dyer Lately, I’ve stopped looking at the chaos and started looking through it. Through the noise, I see the helpers.The social workers showing up for families.The case managers refusing to give up.The fundraisers fighting for what matters.The advocates, the healers, the ones who…
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Boss: Building Confidence from the Inside Out
Looking to others for validation is like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in it. You might get a few drops, but eventually, it all leaks out, and you’re left scrambling for more. Instead of relying on external opinions, how about finding validation in the one place that’s always with you – YOURSELF!…
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End-of-Year Reflections and an Invitation to Rest
As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journeys we’ve embarked upon together. From supporting bold mission-driven leaders to crafting strategies that foster connection, clarity, and transformation, this year has been filled with purpose, progress, and profound growth. Milestones Worth CelebratingThe year offered countless opportunities to help organizations navigate…
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From Flips to Free Throws: How a Pink Teddy Bear and Missed Directions Shaped My Game
When I was seven, my world revolved around two things: my pink teddy bear and gymnastics. Teddy was my brave little sidekick, keeping the monsters under the bed in check, while gymnastics let me channel my inner superhero. After a year of relentless begging, my parents finally signed me up. I was hooked. Gymnastics made…
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Love and Fear
I’ve been reflecting on love and fear – two powerful forces, perhaps even two sides of the same coin. Is it possible that all emotions stem from either love or fear? Take a moment to think about what love feels like. Maybe it’s a warm, fuzzy glow, a rush of joy, a surge of connection.…
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Value Proposition
Do you know your three (3) core values? These are the values that guide most of your decision-making, as well as the ones that define how you show up in the world. They also influence your behavior and ways of thinking. Values are foundational to authentic, effective leadership and aligned lives. Clearly defined values not…
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CHANGE: When Leaves Fall
The seasons are changing, leaves are falling, and cooler weather is in the air (in some places). Rosh Hashanah rings in the Jewish New Year and for many of us, it’s a time of transition, shedding the old and looking forward. What will we release? What will we create? What are you feeling in this…
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Thanks for Being Here – My Eulogy for Thelma
I recently lost a cherished friend, mentor, co-conspirator, wise woman, and bright light in my life. Thelma was 96 (40 years my senior), and she lived a bold, beautiful life. She loved family, sought beauty in all ways possible, and was so deeply spiritual her life was a prayer. Thelma was a trailblazer and a…
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Get Awkward – Lessons from the River
A few weeks ago, I had the sweet opportunity to go fishing with my Dad, brother, and two nephews. They are all experienced fly fishermen, and I am not. In other words, not a comfort zone for me. Getting awkward and uncomfortable – was awkward and uncomfortable! As in all awkward and uncomfortable adventures, I learned…