Moments.   If you have been around here for a while, you know that I don’t subscribe to New Year’s resolutions . In the northern hemisphere (distinguished for a specific reason I will share shortly), January comes at the coldest, darkest part of the year, with the shortest days and some of the worst weather.  It is winter:  a time to hibernate and nest.  WHY would we think we have the motivation or energy to start something new when the universe is conspiring against us? I do

One Thing.   There is a lot going on in the world right now. Big, heavy things that can be all consuming.  Economic insecurity, food insecurity, job insecurity.  Whether you are directly impacted today or anxious about your future, the anxiety can cause you to stall; can cause a feeling of overwhelm. The lack of momentum is staggering:  you have no idea where to start or a sense that whatever you do won’t make an impact.  I am hearing it from friends and clients.  I am feelin

Pivot.   Sometimes life requires us to make a hard left when we thought we would be going straight for a while.  Different from flexibility, resilience or being open to change, a pivot requires a full adjustment without the benefit of time or planning.  It can be emotional and disruptive.  It can literally take your breath away. Pivots have pervaded personal and professional conversations over the past few weeks. Job Security – Work may not be great, but you don’t think your

Fear .  While I don’t consider myself a person who is often afraid, I do face a lot of fear in regards to my business.   Fear that my...

Travel Builds Resilience.   If you are traveling this year, bring your patience.  My personal experience has included cancelled, delayed...

Live Aid and Leadership.   I wouldn’t have known that Live Aid* was 40 years ago except for an email from a high school friend.  He...

Mother … A Verb .  No, this isn’t a Mother’s Day post.  Mother’s Day is complicated for many, for many reasons, so this is intentionally...

Ask and Accept Help.   For everyone else, I’m a doer, a fixer, a problem-solver.  So, when I had a problem, I wasn’t sure how to fix it...

Leave Room.   Ahead of the new year, I participated in a ritual burning exercise, to throw what I wanted to leave behind from 2024 into a...

Guest Post.   I read this blog post from a client (turned friend) and could not have articulated this any better, so I am sharing her...

Mt. Rushmore.  In my Next Level Leadership professional development cohort training, I start with a question:  Who are your leadership...

Now What?   After Doing ALL the Things and Being Where My Feet Are for the past 18 months, it is time to transition into my next.  The...

Goddess Body .  I went for a massage last week and was self-conscious (more than usual) because of my nomad weight gain (I do find a...

Last .  The last time you nurse your baby, or they crawl before they walk.  The last conversation with, or time you see someone.  Your...

Self-Editing.   I spent the day with a close friend’s daughter. While I have known her since she was born, this was the first 1:1 time...

Representation Matters.  In my ‘live like a local’ era, I found myself at a concert this weekend.  My 8-year-old neighbor was performing...

Leadership & Parenting.  I had a couple of good PR breaks last week. To clarify, PR is when you are mentioned or contribute to an article...

Be Where Your Feet Are.  It is easy to get caught in the swirl of planning for the future and all the permutations of options and...

Inspiration. Who inspired you? Who are your leadership or parenting role models? Who do you credit with seeing in you what you might not...

Locked Out.  After a beautiful drive from Kentucky to Virginia, I moved some of my things into my friend’s house (she was out of town),...