Why is Everyone so Lonely?

It occurred to me the other day that there is a pervasive sense of loneliness that has permeated the very fabric of our lives. I was thinking about my childhood and how the neighborhood used to get together for large cookouts, kickball games, softball in the street...

Do You Feel Invisible?

‘He would walk past me like I didn’t exist. He never acknowledged me, wouldn’t say good morning or how are you?”And so it began recently with a new potential coaching client as we met for the first time. There was a sense of invisibility, that she didn’t matter, that...

Hibernation is a Gift

What a winter we have had this year. So much snow! It made me want to hunker down most nights, get my favorite blanket, favorite book and a hot cup of tea and just be. In nature, some animals hibernate for the winter. Squirrels, hummingbirds and grizzly bears...

Ignite Your Life!

Spring is in the air and change is happening all around us. I looked out my back window the other day and saw that a tulip had pushed through the ground and was struggling to bloom. So too with change. Sometimes it is a struggle to begin a journey of self discovery...

The Gifts of Imperfection

By now, it seems that everyone has heard of Dr. Brene Brown, author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly. If you are on a personal quest of self discovery, I highly recommend both of these books. Folks might ask, “How is imperfection a gift?” Knowing and...

The Pause Principle

I am writing to you from my annual retreat in Mazatlan, Mexico where I go each year to renew, refresh and rejuvenate my mind, body and spirit. I have learned over time the importance of treating myself the same way I would treat my best friend, sister or significant...