Sep 14, 2017 | Stress Relief
Since I was a young girl, I have truly lived for the summer. I’m a life-long Chicagoan and summers are hard won around here. The beautiful weather, the green surroundings, and the shedding of layers as we Chicagoans leave our caves to enjoy the world is a long awaited...
Sep 7, 2017 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Last month, I spent a weekend with seven of my dear friends. We were celebrating the 50th birthday of one of our traveling buddies. This particular friend started a tradition on our birthdays in which we go around the table and tell that friend what she means to us....
Aug 31, 2017 | Leadership & Career Development
I try to limit my political discussions in this blog, but our current president has offered up a great opportunity to talk about the concept and the behavior around effective leadership. Let’s take our political viewpoints out of this, and instead focus on the lessons...
Aug 24, 2017 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
When I was a kid, I loved to ride my bike, run, tumble, swim, dance, play games in the yard, swing, climb on a swing set, and generally be in constant motion. Exercise was movement and it was joyful, exciting, and a reward for hard work done at school and throughout...
Aug 17, 2017 | Leadership & Career Development
A few weeks ago I was leading a women’s assertiveness class with a fabulous group of women. In the class we practice assertive behavioral and verbal skills both personally and professionally. The women in the class were highly accomplished professionals, yet still...
Jul 27, 2017 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
During a recent coaching session with one of my fabulous clients, I asked her how true the story was that she was telling herself. She responded with, “It’s true in my mind.” It was such a wise and brilliant response that I stopped for a minute. Sometimes it’s easy...
