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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 30, 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 24, 20201 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 17, 20203 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
Apr 7, 20201 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 30, 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
Mar 8, 20202 min read


Spring Forward
More daylight awaits with the changing of the clocks this weekend which may impact your child's sleep habits.
Barbara Palmer
Mar 6, 20201 min read

Connections
I’m a connector. I love connecting people, creating opportunities, making the world a little smaller by having everyone I know, know each o
Barbara Palmer
Feb 28, 20202 min read


The magic of "What if..."
What If... What if you could get to your desired outcome by redirecting a conversation, without having to say no? What if two simple...
Barbara Palmer
Feb 7, 20202 min read


What if we have it wrong?
By this time in January, you may have abandoned, revised or rationalized away your New Year’s resolutions.
Barbara Palmer
Jan 29, 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
Jan 7, 20202 min read


Win Bucket
When we are children, parents use a sticker chart or marble jar to reward desired behavior. Do something right, earn a sticker or marble.
Barbara Palmer
Dec 17, 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 26, 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
Nov 20, 20192 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, 20191 min read


Annual Pink Month Message
It's October again. Breast Cancer Awareness month.Â
Barbara Palmer
Oct 10, 20182 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, 20171 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 12, 20161 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
Barbara Palmer
Oct 8, 20151 min read

Be Present! My Annual Awareness Message
When I was younger, you never said 'cancer' at full voice ... only in hushed tones so as not to draw any attention to the conversation.Â
Barbara Palmer
Oct 8, 20142 min read
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