First, watch this video titled Dear Mom by Ky Baldwin… I really debated if I would post anything, as I tend to be fairly private, typically avoiding being publicly vulnerable. When friends on Facebook shared this video though – I watched it for the first time and I felt important to share my part, in […]
As the year is coming to an end, I find myself in a period of reflection. Life has been quite the roller coaster adventure for many years now. Mostly wonderful, happy things, but of course some sad things as well. It certainly reminds me of what’s important. If you feel cheerful this year, remember there […]
Yesterday Americans celebrated Thanksgiving – a day to give thanks. Just the mere fact of being an American gives us many reasons to be thankful. Every day I find more reasons to be grateful – for the big things and the small things. Gratitude re-frames your outlook on life…your perspective of what’s really important. I’m […]
One of the greatest and most unexpected joys of starting a consulting business are the words of encouragement – both given and received. I’ve had many friends, family members, former colleagues and acquaintances reach out to let me know they like what I’m going, or wishing me best of luck. I’ve had others contact me […]
Human nature is to worry about the future. To consider the future. To think about the possibilities. I often try to tell myself that you don’t know what’s ahead, but it’s easier said than done. Again I am reminded of the uncertainty of life, and how big and small things can change from day to […]
Life reminds me a bit of my recent sailing adventure in Greece. There were 2 routes we could go from Athens…the Saronic Islands or the Cyclades. Saronic is closer, and with the Meltemi winds this time of year, Cyclades is significantly windier, and thus, the seas are rockier. Such is life. The best path may […]
Many of us have struggled at some point in our careers or our lives with the age-old dilemma…is it more important to be right or to be kind? By nature, I consider myself a “nice” person. While I tell the truth, it’s often softened. I tend to sugarcoat if someone’s feelings are at stake, whether […]
I’ve found that one of the most important things in life is to be true to yourself. Stand your ground and stand up for yourself and others. Only you know deep down who you really are…your wants and needs, your hopes and dreams. Many people have a vision for what their life should look like, […]
I’ve recently come to realize that human nature is to mask rather than fix. Solving a challenge may seem like hard work, so often we just put a bandaid and hope it will heal itself.
“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”