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Barbara Palmer
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Tithe
The concept of tithing to a religious organization has always been tied to donations, but recently (and oddly, I might add), I have been...
Barbara Palmer
Aug 20, 20202 min read
For Now
For Now. Powerful words that help with perspective and preparation. As a self-described realist, ‘for now’ allows me to be present, but...
Barbara Palmer
Aug 6, 20202 min read
I'm Tired
I’m Tired. I imagine you are tired too. Clients, partners, friends, and family, I hear similar stories on each call: lack of motivation,...
Barbara Palmer
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Allyship
A former client, now friend, reached out to ask me to participate in her Instagram Live this week on Allyship. Her invite literally...
Barbara Palmer
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Lead in This Moment
A client reached out today asking for wisdom for this time. I immediately said that I didn’t think I had any. Like many of you, I spent...
Barbara Palmer
May 25, 20202 min read
1950's Family Values
What is old is new again.I have been struck lately by the way friends and colleagues have been describing the past 2 months.
Barbara Palmer
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Permission
You have permission. I am not a therapist or grief counselor. I am not a mental health professional. I am a coach and I often help people...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Make Your Bed
Growing up, we were required to make our bed. Not after we brushed our teeth or showered; the minute our feet hit the ground. It's ironic...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Stay@"Home"
There has been a lot written about self-quarantine interpersonal dynamics: feelings of isolation by those home alone, not enough...
Barbara Palmer
Apr 7, 20201 min read
Not a Normal Friday
It's Friday. Not a normal Friday, but a Friday which normally would mean eating out either tonight or sometime over the weekend. If it...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Live Your Values
These are extraordinary times. We are each being challenged in ways we could not have imagined even a few short weeks ago. And it is...
Barbara Palmer
Mar 8, 20202 min read
Work From Home
With more companies closing offices and requiring workers work from home, it occurred to me that not everyone is adept at this paradigm...
Barbara Palmer
Jan 7, 20202 min read
What is Your Word?
As you reflect on 2019, is there a word that sums up what you accomplished and how you will remember the year?
Barbara Palmer
Nov 26, 20192 min read
PERSPECTIVE
In a culture where ‘busy’ is revered, it is often hard to take a step back and become aware of our PERSPECTIVE. Through what lens do you...
Barbara Palmer
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Introducing... Weekly Wisdom for Your Oh $h*t Moments
As you know, I specialize in Oh Sh*t moments: leading a new team, getting promoted, having difficult conversations, returning to work...
Barbara Palmer
Oct 8, 20191 min read
Best Intentions...
I had intended to send this out earlier in the month - and then life got in the way.Â
Barbara Palmer
Oct 9, 20182 min read
Annual Pink Month Message
It's October again. Breast Cancer Awareness month.Â
Barbara Palmer
Oct 10, 20171 min read
Inspiration Comes in the Smallest Packages
This note marks my 11th year since diagnosis and my 10th October message.
Barbara Palmer
Oct 11, 20161 min read
Make a Date With Yourself
Why is it that if a friend asks us to dinner ... we keep the appointment?
Barbara Palmer
Oct 7, 20151 min read
I am...
One in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis and 9 years ago, it was my turn to receive that life-changing phone call.Â
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