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Don’t Be Afraid to Engage with a Long-Term Goal

Sizing it Up

When I find myself having the same conversation in the same week with different people, that’s often my cue to share the topic with you. This happened recently with two people of different generations: one a Gen Xer and one a millennial. Read more

To the Future and Back

What Motivates You

Last time in Your #1 Motivator, I asked you to think about the things that motivate you. Some of you sent me your answers via email (love that, by the way), and here’s a sampling: Read more

Your Next Performance Review

Last time I wrote about Other People’s Success. Today, let’s look at your success.

The Blurb Queen

When it’s performance review time, you know the drill: Dust off last year’s template and hope that the reality of what you worked on this year somewhat resembles the performance measures on which you’ll be ranked. Read more

Have You Found The Entry Point?

Clarity Takes You There

“If this isn’t it, I trust it will lead there.” I smile when I hear someone I’m coaching say those words. Brenda is at the point of trusting the clarity she has received enough to move forward. This is especially significant as she’s been at the same crossroads six times before over the course of her life. Each time Brenda chose what felt like the more predictable path instead of what captured her interest the most. This time she is choosing differently. Read more

Heed the Call

What Then?

Have you ever wrestled with what to do about a certain situation only to arrive at a solution that was clearly making itself known to you, repeatedly over time? Read more

Decide and Act

How Do You Handle Change?

Change is a loaded word. Both presidential candidates pledge to deliver change and actually, that’s one promise that is guaranteed. Whatever the result of the election, one thing is for certain: change happens. Read more

Act On What You Know

Contemplating New Directions

In the last issue, I talked about gathering clues on your way to determining the direction to take.  I encouraged you to notice bits and pieces prior to having the solution in full view.  Like a puzzle or mosaic, the whole picture eventually emerges. Read more