Wipe The Slate Clean January 1 brings up mixed feelings. We want that clean slate, yet as we switch out of the holiday rhythm and head back to work, we also face the lingering issues and unfinished tasks of the prior year. Is the New Year really a fresh start? Despite the legitimate work that […]
Peace and Quiet When I was younger, my siblings and I would ask my father what he wanted for Christmas. His answer was always the same, “Peace and quiet is all I need.” I’d look at him curiously and say, “But, Dad, you ask for the same thing every year.” Now I tell my father […]
“To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it.” – Mother Teresa To Keep a Lamp Burning Imagine living in a time when oil lamps were prevalent? To keep the rooms lit, you would have to frequently check the oil level in each lamp throughout the house. The oil lamp is […]
An Exercise In Gratitude At a recent chapter meeting of the International Coach Federation (ICF), a professional association to which I belong, we conducted a networking exercise to get to know each other better. In rotating groups of two, each of us took turns sharing the following with a partner: 1) something we are very […]
The “J” Word In the last issue, Giving Words To Your Purpose, I shared that my own personal purpose is: to spread joy. I wanted the same clarity of purpose for my business, so several months ago, I hired communications expert, Isabel Parlett, to help me identify and convey the core of my business more vibrantly. (1)
Who You Are I’ve heard it called your Soul Purpose, Unique Brilliance, Soul Mission, and Life Blueprint™(1). These are each expressions that refer to your life purpose: who you were created to be. Your purpose is who you are naturally and the unique positive effect you have on others. It’s what you most enjoy without even […]
Shouldn’t You Be Able To Figure It Out Yourself? I can hear that they are serious about making a change and interested in the coaching process. Then comes the moment of hesitation with a silent question attached to it: Shouldn’t I be able to figure out all this stuff myself?
The Full Translation When I was growing up in Mt. Vernon, NY, my best friend, Luisa, lived around the block from me. We would take turns meeting at each other’s houses to play or do homework, usually some combination of both. Over Luisa’s house, a regular routine would be to sneak into the kitchen’s walk-in […]
When Options Look Like Problems A few years ago, my husband was discussing a business issue with a friend and was anxious to decide the best course of action. After Jess described what was perplexing him, Bill said, “Well, you have a decision to make. But remember, what you’ve got here is a high-quality problem.” […]
Opening To What Is Possible Years ago while working with a career counselor to determine what I wanted to do next, she gave me a research assignment. I thought, “Okay, research, that sounds good,” but when I set out to do it, I was tempted to try and figure it all out even before I had […]