Losing A Friend

Losing A Friend

In late August, my husband and I lost one of our oldest and closest friends. Pam Worth died from multiple myeloma at 63 years old. We, and hundreds of others, were devastated. We are still grieving the loss of a vibrant, energetic, unique friend. She left behind four...
What Croatia Taught Me About The Cost Of Being Busy

What Croatia Taught Me About The Cost Of Being Busy

I love traveling. Not the airports, not the packing, not the passport-fumbling — the actual dislocation. The moment you realize the way you’ve been living isn’t the only way, or even the best one. That’s what I go for. Adventure is part of it, sure....
The One Person You Can Actually Change

The One Person You Can Actually Change

One of the most common questions I hear from clients is some version of: “How do I get my spouse to listen?” “How do I get my employees to take more initiative?” “How do I get my teenager to care?” The frustration behind these...
The Power of a Passion Project

The Power of a Passion Project

A friend of mine is retiring from the corporate world and stepping into something entirely different. Not another job. Not a carefully laddered next role. A passion project. Work that actually means something to her. Work that speaks to her values, her heart, and the...
Most Things Aren’t About You (And That’s a Relief)

Most Things Aren’t About You (And That’s a Relief)

Recently, I was heading to a string of weddings with friends and family. As often happens, the same question kept coming up over and over again: “What are you wearing?” “Is this too dressy?” “Is this appropriate?” “What if everyone else is more dressed up?”   At...