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February 14, 2023

Can making more money make you feel poorer?

What does it mean to be wealthy vs. poor? As most of us grow up and develop, there’s usually one answer modeled for all of us: Money. While it’s true that acqui

January 31, 2023

The benefits of an icy cold plunge into discomfort

A week ago, I had a very interesting experience. I decided to sneak away from the office on a Wednesday afternoon and play hooky with a great friend of mine. We

January 17, 2023

The Mechanics of Motivation

Last week, I read a quote that reminded me why I quit career coaching almost as fast as I started career coaching: “If you wait until you’re motivated, you’ve a

December 13, 2022

Sometimes we already have what we are looking for

What if you already had exactly what you were looking for? When most of us think about the new year, we think about what we want compared to what we have. We wa

November 29, 2022

Do we need mirrors?

“Why can’t I just do this stuff at home” is what I thought after an obscene amount of jumping jacks and skipping rope. Last week, I was in a high-intensity inte

November 15, 2022

The double “Lean In” Conundrum

I am starting to see a new trend of burnout in both professional men and women. And no one is talking about it. Women are delaying motherhood and investing heav

November 1, 2022

Performance review musings

For most professionals, this is the time of the year when they receive career-defining feedback to set the tone, expectations, and goals for the following year.

October 18, 2022

Petrified to present?

Which of these two people do you recognize? One: the breezy, charismatic speaker, the one who makes audiences want to lean in and learn, the person who captivat

October 4, 2022

Tough decisions about indecision

In most professions, you’re paid, depended upon, and expected to make decisions. You’re required to know the risks, consider the facts, and deliberate between o

September 19, 2022

Is there a connection between business and the wild?

Is there a connection between business and the wild? There is. Consider that the wilderness environment – like business – can be unforgiving, challenging, dynam

July 26, 2022

How one moment of deep embarrassment helped me say yes to life

On International Women’s Day, I headed out with three incredible women I know to a local business event. It felt great to get out with friends after weeks of om

July 12, 2022

Don’t give me assignments

When I think of leadership, I think of how much a great boss can make the work experience fantastic and even give your personal life a lift. By contrast, a lous