What Does Puppy Training Have To Do With Being A Confident Speaker?
After two years of talking about it and deliberating, we finally did it!
Three months ago, we brought home Bentley, an adorable Wheaten Terrier puppy!
Big Boys Do Cry
It’s 1992, and I am a 32-year old Publicity Director at a network television station, promoting soap operas. It is a high drama and anxiety proking work environment – a soap opera of its own, where doors are slammed, backs are stabbed, and information is withheld.
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
The other day, a friend of mine was sharing with me how in her family everyone takes turns interviewing her elderly Mom. Mom shares all her favorite stories and memories. From her sharing, they learn so much about relatives they never got to meet. My friend says its pure gold. In this way, family stories live on and on.
YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF NERVES
A few months ago, I was doing a presentation for a business group and everything that could go wrong did go wrong.
What’s your origin story?
Just this week I watched two movies that delved into the origin stories of the main character – one was “The Batman” (okay, I am a little late to the party) and the other, well, I am too embarrassed to mention it’s name, but it was so trashy good! (you dragged it out of me…. “Palm Royale.” Don’t judge).
Why Pride Matters - Part 2
In my last post, I closed out by talking about my mom’s perspective change about my identity and how good intentions can get muddled in the expression. I think it’s important to revisit that idea as we look at the present and future of LGBTQIA2S+ rights…
Why Pride Matters - Part 1
Pride month has come to mean a wide spectrum of things for people, both personal and political. Although political battles are still being fought over LGBTQIA2S+ rights across the country…
Holding Space for Women All Year
As March draws to a close, I’m thinking about all that Women’s History Month has brought us. It is a special thing to commemorate all that women have brought to the world and to honor every intersection of woman we are blessed with on our planet…
Coping with Change
We’re going to explore the different stages of reacting to change or transition, and with this model, your awareness of where you are in the process of change could help you to develop a deeper understanding of your internal life during volatile times…
Create Genuine Connections Over Video Calls With These Tips
Upgrades to video conferencing and remote work capabilities have made it easier than ever to connect to people around the globe. However, just because it’s easier to connect to people doesn’t mean it’s as easy to connect with people…
Stay Creative And Curious With Pantone’s 2022 Color Of The Year
Pantone’s 2022 Color Of The Year, Very Peri, helps us understand the necessity of emotional intelligence and emodiversity in life and at work.
Tell Me a Story, Tell Me Your Story
“Tell me a story.” For some of us, that was our childhood routine. Every night, Mom or Dad or the grandparents would read a story. Sometimes it was rushed, often the reader lingered on illustrations, and the storytelling voice always hinted at dozens of voices and personalities…
Feel The Flow
When one is in a state of “Flow,” the most incredible things can happen — but what exactly is “Flow?” And how do you achieve it?
10 Days (And Ways) To Connect
There is a long, winding path ahead; if you let me, I can be your guide—and your biggest supporter. Get connected. Stay connected.
Reawakening Creativity: The Good That Came From Shelter In Place
Visual Journaling specialist Stacy Christopher and I interview each other about the craft of visual journaling, and share some examples as well!
Self-Regard: A Balancing Act
During the month of February we’re bombarded with messages about Valentine’s Day. It’s hard to avoid thinking about love – or at least what advertisers want us to think about love.
Optimism: Looking At Life Through “Living Coral”-Colored Glasses
As we approach the New Year, in challenging times, many of us are searching for ways to be more hopeful. That quest is even shared by the company that sets standards for the use of color: Pantone says its 2019 pick for color of the year “Living Coral” represents optimism.
Socially Responsible Doesn't Mean Trying to Save the World
With the boom of corporate social responsibility programs in companies, and the ever-growing number of expansive political movements making headlines, one might think that social responsibility has to have massive impact and result in huge transformation.