Nov 3, 2020 | Experience, Vision
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words with never hurt me.” I received an email from a business mentor starting with this. It reminded me of this common school playground chant. It was a way to defend yourself against mean comments. I agreed with her that...
Sep 23, 2020 | Happiness, Vision
“Why didn’t you get an A like your cousin?” Many of my clients from Middle Eastern, Indian, or Asian cultures have experienced such questions from their parents. The parents think they are stoking healthy competition. Unfortunately, it’s not always seen that way by...
Sep 22, 2020 | Experience, Vision
Er…What do you mean I’m not a finisher? I finish stuff. I finish my Netflix series. I finish my chocolate bar. See I finish Stuff. Ok, I’m joking around a bit but no one can say you don’t finish things. So you’re not finishing the stuff you want to finish, as your...
Sep 16, 2020 | Mission, Vision
Have you ever sat down to write and found that nothing seems to flow? It could be a blog post, a report, website text, an email, or even a text. Then write it for the bin. First drafts are exactly what it says on the box – first drafts. It’s the rewriting, redrafting,...
Sep 8, 2020 | Mission, Vision
“I want it all – I want it all – I want it all and I want it now” – Queen Doesn’t everyone want it all and now? But what are you willing to give up? What are you willing to sacrifice? When I was first asked this question by a coach many years ago, it surprised me. I...
