I was leaving the Starbuck’s parking lot (I know this does not surprise you) and I noticed the car in front of me had a vanity plate. It read Ex-wife. And I thought to myself, “Is that really the identity that...

Everyone is talking about mindset and thought work. Including me. I am an outspoken advocate that your thoughts create your career and life so choose the ones that are creating the career and life you want! I teach using a proven...

Have you ever said something like this? “I’d never want to own my own business—it seems too risky and exhausting. But I do envy the freedom entrepreneurs have.” This sentiment came from a coaching client who felt stuck in her corporate tech...

Is this you? You have been: Applying for jobs on the big boards and the niche boards. Attending networking events, conferences, coffee chats, meetups, big and small. On weekdays, over lunch, in the evening and most weekends. You are telling...

It’s that time of year — the season for cozying up with favorite holiday movies that bring all the good feels. At the top of my list? ELF, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf. ❄️ One scene always sticks with...

At the writing of this blog my younger sister is in ICU, completely sedated, on a breathing tube after complications during surgery. We do not know what the future holds. I saw myself thinking about who I was going to...

  How to create connection, reduce defensiveness, and build stronger relationships when receiving feedback. Have I got something cool to share with you this week …  a powerful way to build a stronger relationship with your boss and reduce your...

Recently I shared a story about how I was confronted with the fact that I still am a people-pleaser … and it led to me piddling my pants! (Read HERE). Many of you reached out appreciating my bravery in sharing...

Imagine that you and I are working together in a coaching relationship. One of the things I like to think about is the idea that we are standing at the bottom of a set of stairs that represent where you...

In the category of TMI I am going to fess up to something that started out as being a bit embarrassing but eventually became one of my better life lessons. I recently traveled to Toronto to take part in a...