Have you ever had a friend, coworker, or family member who struggled to manage their money? No matter how hard they tried, they just couldn’t do what they needed to do to take care of the important things. I’m not talking about someone who is down on their luck. I’m talking about someone who has […]
How eliminating debt helped John and Lisa thrive during an unexpected layoff
Having spent the first part of my career in the corporate world, I’ve watched hundreds of people navigate unexpected layoffs. It was heartbreaking to watch and devastating for those experiencing it firsthand. Then not that long ago, a friend mentioned that his wife would be losing her job the following spring. Rather than being devastated […]
The Secret to Improving Every Relationship – Become a Better Listener
In a time when loneliness is on the verge of becoming an epidemic, this one tip will help you improve your life and the lives of others.
5 Ways to Build a More Meaningful Marriage
Relationships aren’t always easy. It’s the happy and the hard times that make them meaningful. Learn five simple tricks to create a more meaningful marriage today.
Must Watch TED Talk for People Who Hate Small Talk
Maybe it’s because I’m an introvert. Or because the way my family of origin communicated. Perhaps it’s because I’ve spent most of my professional life coaching. It’s probably a combination of nature, nurture, and life experience; I’m not really sure. The one thing I am sure of is that I can’t stand small talk. I […]
How Travel Can Bring More Meaning and Connection to Your Life
Few things have been more life-changing for my husband and me than travel. Much of who we are and what we value today is because of the experiences we had while traveling. It’s filled our lives with meaning and connection. And at times, it’s even restored our faith in humanity.
How to Show Empathy – When You Don’t Know What to Say
Have you ever worried that you didn’t do a great job showing empathy? Have you been in a situation where someone shared something troubling and you didn’t know what to say? I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all been in a situation where we didn’t know how to respond or relate. That’s why […]
My Promise to You! – What I Look for in Coaches and Mentors
A couple of months ago, I was in search of a coach to help me work through a very specific limiting belief I had just uncovered. (More on that in an upcoming email.) I began by making a list of what was most important to me. I quickly realized that these are the values in […]
Love Yourself More by Practicing the Reverse Golden Rule
Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. And love yourself as your neighbor. No, I assure you that’s not a typo. In working with high achievers, I get to meet amazing people. These are people I admire and look up to. So I’m always surprised to see how hard they can be on […]
13 Fun Ways to Connect with Your Family While Chasing Your Dreams
Do you have a big dream you’re chasing? Are you filled with purpose and determined to create positive change in this world? Do you ever feel tension between building that dream and creating time to connect with your family? It happens to the best of us. We’re propelled by the excitement of these dreams and […]