Dec 24, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Many years ago my husband was invited to a cultural work trip to China with other orthodontists and their spouses. Neither of us had ever traveled much farther than an all-inclusive in Mexico (which is lovely) but we said yes, despite being somewhat unsure of this...
Dec 17, 2025 | Leadership & Career Development
As we step into 2026, I find myself thinking a lot about the state of relationships—personal, professional, and everything in between. It feels as if the world has split itself into islands. Entire families, workplaces, and communities have learned to tiptoe around...
Dec 10, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
As we head into 2026, it feels like the world is collectively exhausted. Nearly every conversation I’ve had with clients, colleagues, and friends includes some version of the same refrain: “I’m burnt out.” “I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m tired in a way that a vacation won’t...
Nov 19, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
In the last few years, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern among my coaching clients—people who are smart, accomplished, and deeply committed to doing meaningful work. They aren’t burned out from the long hours or overwhelmed by change. They’re weary because they feel...
Nov 12, 2025 | Stress Relief
One of my coaching clients has a high-pressure job. She leads a large team, manages major projects, and juggles constant demands from every direction. Her days are filled with meetings, decisions, and expectations that often feel impossible to meet. Recently, she told...
Oct 8, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
During a recent coaching session with one of my amazing clients, I asked her how true the story she was telling herself really was. She paused and said, “It’s true in my mind.” I stopped for a moment—because that answer is so wise and brilliant. From the outside, it...
