Start Where You Are
Endings and Beginnings I woke up on Monday, January 3, ready to go – the beginning of a New Year! We get very excited about the end of one year and the beginning of another; don’t we?!? Even though I personally do not believe this is the only time in our lives we can consciously […]
The Value of Coaching: Illuminating Choice
Quick quiz: What is coaching? Okay; too broad? Try this question: what is the purpose of coaching? Coaching brings awareness to the choices you make and the choices you have in order to get what you want in your business and your life. When you hire a professional coach it will be with a desired outcome – more income, better […]
The Risk to Blossom
So I was in spin class… …the instructor talked about planting grass seed and how you have to rake the ground and lay down the seed and rake it again. (Yes; this is what we do in spin!) But wait – rake it again? What if this is a metaphor for our personal growth – […]
Age is Just a Number
Last week, one of my favorite coaches (who happens also to be my mom!) was interviewed for the Washington Post. Such an inspiring article on living in purpose throughout our lives! If you are interested in learning more about the coaching skill set, join us on March 16 and April 13, for the next in a […]
Taking the Lead
What does it mean to be a leader? In their book The Art of the Possibility, Rosamund and Benjamin Zander describe a concept that he calls “leading from any chair”. Benjamin Zander is a conductor, and The Art of Possibility is a book of leadership principles for living life and for working in an organization. A conductor, like […]
Self-Care: The People in Your Head
Note: In my ongoing series on COVID self-care (see Taking the Stairs and Now More Than Ever), I am addressing an element of self-care that is often overlooked. Scroll to the bottom to find out where you can learn more about all things self-care. —————- “Your best friend and your worst enemy are right here.” […]
Taking the Stairs
Friday was a good day. Living in Northern California, I have been waiting for clear air (or at least not “unhealthy” air) so I could go outside again. Specifically, my spin studio closed in the last round of gym closures and then, innovatively, took all their bikes up to the roof! I got so excited […]
Self-Care – Now, More Than Ever
Today I am fasting. Why? I recently learned about a process called autophagy. This is the process by which the body cleans out toxic and non-useful cells. It supports healthy aging and can be a way to prevent cancer. It is supported by fasting. (https://www.healthline.com/health/autophagy) A new thing for me to try! Why? Self-care. I […]
Secret to Success Number One! Find Your Best Friend
Secret to Success Number 1 – Get an Accountability Partner There are so many “secrets to success.” But I am going to call this secret number one! Why? Because if you get yourself an accountability partner and you create a true accountability relationship, you will also be living many other secrets. Secrets like: Figure out […]
Mindfully Transitioning to Your New Normal
One of the things I have been hearing recently is what it will be like when we get “back to normal.” I am not always sure what is meant by this when I hear it on TV. But when I hear it in my living room and on my coaching calls, I can ask the […]
