The Power of Networking

The Power of Networking

A few years ago, I went on the hunt for a good networking group. I quickly realized that one size does not fit all. I wanted to find the right setting for me to be able to connect with other professionals and find the win/win that comes with giving and receiving...
A Gold Medal in Orthodontics

A Gold Medal in Orthodontics

I’ve been married for twenty-eight years and have watched the Olympics with my husband ever since. During every Olympic season, my husband will say some version of, “I wish there were gold medals in orthodontics.” Did I mention that he’s an orthodontist? He says...
Champagne Problems

Champagne Problems

Recently, a client called a situation in her life a “champagne problem”. Her point was that her problem comes from a place of privilege and thus is not as important or terrible as the problems of those who are less privileged. This concept caught my attention. I...
Are Soft Skills Really Soft?

Are Soft Skills Really Soft?

My day job includes training and coaching people in the corporate world around the topics and skills of communication, relationships, and leadership. You know, soft skills. I’m not sure why we call these skills soft because every person I talk to about these skills...