Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Living

Life Lessons

Career and Workplace Advice from Dan Pink

I'm always thrilled when I can engage with bright minds on topics that I'm passionate about.  In this interview with Dan Pink, we talk about core lessons for navigating a successful career from his book, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko,...

Danger: Aging Ahead

I recently attended an arts performance that was part of a festival celebrating "creative aging." I went because it was in my own backyard (Boulder), at a convenient time (Sunday afternoon) and featured a performing group that I enjoyed (Stories...

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December is Meltdown Month

Several years ago, I was getting ready to go to my brother's annual Christmas party. It's more than just an intimate gathering and includes friends, family, colleagues, neighbors of my brother and sister-in-law. Since starting my coaching practice, I had...

Is Your Soul Starved? Look for a Different Kind of Feast

Two days after Thanksgiving, and I'm still sated. Not from a big turkey dinner (although I had plenty of turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, ribs, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, and pie at our extended family gathering.) No, I'm feeling the...

Twelve Dollars and Lots of Gratitude

Today is Thanksgiving, a holiday in the U.S. that brings to mind fussed over meals with too many side dishes that leave one feeling bloated and television commercials showing why it's good to make that trip to your local retailer...

"Full-time, home-based freelancers and independent contractors in the U.S. are expected to increase by 200K workers by end of 2009. " http://tiny.cc/56Rfj

For Dan Pink fans: Free webinar 12/16 with Dan Pink, talking about his newest book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, http://tiny.cc/KG8WO