The Hidden Superpower of Great Parents and Great Leaders

The Hidden Superpower of Great Parents and Great Leaders

In many ways, being a parent and being a leader are two sides of the same coin. Both roles require vision, responsibility, emotional labor, and the ability to guide others through uncertainty. And in both roles, agility—the capacity to adapt with awareness, grace, and...
Do You Really Need A Vacation To Feel Human Again?

Do You Really Need A Vacation To Feel Human Again?

One of my clients just returned from a fabulous vacation. At our first session after her vacation, she told me that it took a few days but on her vacation she literally felt cortisol leaving her body. I’m not an MD so I’m not sure if that’s how cortisol works, but I...
A Mother’s Day I’ll Never Forget

A Mother’s Day I’ll Never Forget

I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day. I had a colicky three-month-old who we dressed up for a fancy dinner with family. I managed to shower and get dressed that day, but I was exhausted and stressed from a total lack of sleep and the demands of a newborn. We got...

A True Mensch

In September, our family accountant died. It may seem odd that I’m writing a blog about our accountant and yet, it’s rare to meet someone as kind or as caring as Allen Green. In Judaism, we use the word mensch to describe someone of great integrity and honor. Allen...