The Season of Tears
It's the season of tears. That time of year when middle-aged men and women make their way to college campuses around the country, with one of their biggest accomplishments in life in tow--offspring who are ready to leave the nest....
I Am Not a Career Coach
"I'm not a career coach." I uttered these words to an acquaintance yesterday, after an event, where the speaker (a friend) had just finished talking about career reinvention. Photo by Erich Ferdinand. That's an odd thing to say for someone...
Gifts of Joy and Playfulness
I grew up playing the flute, starting in fifth grade, and continuing through my freshman year in college. I was not particularly talented, but I worked hard. The musical notes were something to master as a technician. The competitions and...
Unexpected Gifts in My Closet
I love gifts. Especially unexpected ones. Photo by Andre P. Meyer-Vitali For as long as I can remember, I have put artifacts and mementos from my life in shoe boxes. In the early years, a shoe box became the keeper...
Falling In Love Again
When I took my first coaching training in 2003, I remember the feeling of a new world opening up to me--and the thrill of learning. I soon discovered that coaching was not just a profession or a set of tools,...
Holding Light
I was as proud as a new parent, when I saw the email in my inbox. The subject line, "Big Announcement! (You will definitely want to read this)" said it all. This past week, my client, Tim Wise, launched his...
Mother’s Day 2015: A Seismic Shift in Small Moments
Twenty plus years ago, I was imprinted with the label, MOTHER, when my first child was born. A couple of years later, my second child was born. Two sons. Photo by Clever Cupcakes. Chip and I took on the role...
What I Know Now About Networking
Six years ago, I presented a teleseminar series on networking, called Networking Naturally. My alma mater, Northwestern University agreed to sponsor the series. 350 professionals signed up in two weeks. To be honest, I made it up as I went...
