The Personal Journey
Fit by Fifty
Blinding flash of the obvious: As I age, the pounds go on easier. With no changes, the bulge around my waist will only get bigger. No amount of creatively wearing clothes (loose tops, busy prints, and dark colors) will hide the extra poundage. For the past few months, I've done a double take in the…
Read MoreSeventeen Years Old
A couple of months ago, my older son, Casey, turned seventeen. SE-VEN-TEEEN! In the last couple of years, he’s gone from boy to young man. I knew it when: Everything in the boys’ section of Target was too small. Photo by Patrick Hoesly He fit into castoffs from my husband’s wardrobe. I asked him if…
Read MoreYear-End Reflections and Planning for 2010
I've always loved the week between Christmas and New Year's, even when I had no vacation days left and found myself working in a deadly quiet office. It's in the stillness that my mind settles down enough to plan for the coming year and reflect on what I've learned from the previous year. It's also…
Read MoreCareer 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, including knowing who you are, playing to your strengths, being persistent and being of service…
Read MoreDecember 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 seen attendance not only as an obligation, but also as a networking opportunity. My husband…
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