As summer approaches, many people feel inspired to make changes in their lives whether big or small. But one of the common frustrations I hear from readers (and have faced myself too!) is the feeling of paralysis and not knowing what steps to take next for how to make a change. Do you currently feel…
One of the pain points I frequently hear about from readers is fear and uncertainty when it comes to making BIG changes, whether personal or professional. ‘Reinvention’ is a term that has become very popular over the years, yet it holds a lot of weight. Many people see it as a daunting, even unsurmountable task to…
“You cannot really be first rate at your work if work is all you are.” – Pulitzer Prize winning author, Anna Quindlen Anna has a point. In her book, “A Short Guide to a Happy Life,” she writes: “Get a life in which you notice the smell of salt water pushing itself on a breeze over…
You won’t grow without taking risks. And no one can be truly happy or achieve their highest goals without taking risks from time to time. Risk comes in many ways – from taking that first step toward a dream, to having a difficult conversation with a colleague. You are taking a risk every time you……
You know more than you think, and can contribute more than you know. This is one of my favorite observations and a fact that people often forget, especially in the tough times of waiting for a successful outcome. In today’s weekly post, I’m sharing my recent articles (and several from some of my favorite authors)…
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” – Milton Berle. Wouldn’t you agree? The best vacations are full of laughter! I used to wear my hard work as a badge of honor by rarely taking time off for vacation. Not anymore. Now, I understand the importance of making work life balance a priority by taking breaks and vacations…
This is an update of my popular article from Entrepreneur.com High achievers, especially entrepreneurs, constantly test their endurance on every level — mentally, emotionally and physically. It seems as if there’s never enough time to tackle everything that needs to get done. Too often, the first thing that falls from the to-do list is physical…
This post first appeared on Women 2.0, a community-driven media brand designed for aspiring and current innovators in technology. This post also appeared on Inc.com August 3rd. As an entrepreneur, corporate board member, and mom of two teenage sons, I have ambitious goals that motivate and inspire me. I’m always looking for opportunities to streamline my work…
This article was originally published on LinkedIn Pulse “You cannot really be first rate at your work if work is all you are.” That’s according to Pulitzer Prize winning author Anna Quindlen. She has a point. In her book, “A Short Guide to a Happy Life”, she writes, “Get a life in which you notice…
This article I wrote was recently featured in Take the Lead – hope you enjoy it! We were born for reinvention—to remake our lives, to bring back and revive our true purpose and potential. We are here to be changed and to make change, not remain static. The path to reinvention can take many forms—from listening to an…