What’s Your Speed?

What’s Your Speed?

I had a packed week with calls, presentations and deadlines. I braced myself for the late nights and all the work required. I regretted that I had a dental appointment that had been scheduled many months before. As I walked to the appointment I focused on what I had...
What Brings You Energy?

What Brings You Energy?

So many people I meet are feeling stressed and depleted these days. With disruptions in workplaces, the environment and the world, it can be hard to feel positive. We can feel a lack of control and like things are just happening to us.   Rather than focus on what...
Be Open to Influence

Be Open to Influence

Most of the leaders I coach are focused on how they can influence others. How do they ensure team members are committed to a shared vision and strategy? However, equally important is that leaders be open to being influenced. People sense when a leader, a colleague or...
What Can You Do to Create a Wonderful Life?

What Can You Do to Create a Wonderful Life?

Love where you are as much as where you’re going so you never miss a moment of the journey.—Katrina Mayer Recently some friends were talking about a colleague. They were saying how positive he is and that he is a great person. He shared that he has had an amazing life...
Be Mindful

Be Mindful

The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.–Jon Kabat Zinn  No doubt, you’ve heard of the power of being mindful. Given the uncertainty and stress of our times, more people are engaging in mindfulness practices. For...
Are You Inspiring Others?

Are You Inspiring Others?

Dr. Tererai Trent was an uneducated black woman born in 1965 into an oppressive colonial society in rural Zimbabwe.  She tells about an impactful moment when a woman asked her what she dreamed for. At first she did not respond but the woman waited.  She declared that...