9 Life Lessons Learned Writing a Book

I’m in the final stages of editing my book and there’s much work left to do. I’ve been working on my book since, well, the real beginning was 2 years ago. In that time there have been starts and stops, celebrations and setbacks, tears and recriminations. The journey is more important than the destination. The process of writing my book … Read More

9 Productivity Tips for Working From Home

Working from home is an ideal scenario for many professionals and entrepreneurs, but if you’ve worked from home you know it’s not as idyllic as it sounds. There’s the dog barking at the mailman and last night’s dishes sitting in the sink. There’s your bed right there, all cozy and warm, and you’re feeling a little sleepy so why not … Read More

Gratitude In Action

Gratitude has a many benefits, most of which you’ve probably heard before. With all these benefits, it’s surprising how little respect gratitude gets throughout the year. Despite it’s value, most people only actively practice gratitude one month (November), one week (Thanksgiving week), or one day (Thanksgiving) each year. Is it time to up your gratitude skills? How does your current gratitude … Read More

6 Strategies to Turn Down a Coffee Date

One moment you’re conversing with someone you just met at a networking event and then it happens… “I’d love to talk to you more about this over coffee,” he says, handing you a business card. If you’re an introvert like me you cringe every time someone casually says, “Let’s grab a coffee!” I feign enthusiasm, hoping they won’t pin me … Read More

9 strategies to get control of your to-do list

To-do lists are a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they keep me organized and focused. On the other hand my to-do list can take over my life, creating stress, burnout, and overwhelm. I’m a master of execution. I get shit done. Colleagues and clients are often impressed by the amount of work I get done in a … Read More

How to get more of what you want

I often ask new clients what they want from their career and most people find this question surprisingly difficult question to answer. Too often people do what they think they should do, or want what they think they should want. It’s uncommon to know what you actually, really, truly want, particularly when it comes to making decisions that affect other … Read More