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Learn As You Go

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But You Don’t Know Anything About It

We were seated next to each other at a dinner party for mutual friends who were about to move cross-country. Val, an executive for a large non-profit organization, asked me a question I’m often asked: How did you make the change? She was familiar with coaching since she and several of her colleagues had worked with an executive coach over the course of their careers. Val wanted to know more about the kind of coaching I do and how I transitioned to the field from my prior work. She stated that for a while now, she has been entertaining the idea of becoming a coach and then she added what stops her: But I don’t know anything about it. Read more

What You Do Matters

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Speaking of Purpose

Last week while attending a conference in Orange County, California, my husband and I had the opportunity to hear a profound and inspiring message delivered by Sal Giunta, the first living person since the Vietnam War to be awarded the Medal of Honor¹. It seemed both cathartic and painful for Giunta to recount the events that transpired, including the loss of one of his best friends, Sergeant Joshua Brennan. Though uncomfortable with being singled out to receive the honor, Giunta has accepted the responsibility that comes with being a Medal of Honor recipient. Read more

A Big Move

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Moving Day

Ginny's parents

My parents about to attend a luncheon for new residents, two days before moving.

After weeks of preparation, furniture shopping, logistics management, and multiple visits to Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond, I’m happy to report that my parents’ move to their new home went very smoothly yesterday. I’m so grateful to have found a beautiful Independent/Assisted Living Community that suits them perfectly. I must give a shout-out to Becky Feola, the referral agent and assisted living counselor who was instrumental in helping us evaluate communities. Thank you, Becky, for sharing your knowledge and perspective in such a caring way. Read more

Exploring Your Options

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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 gathered all the facts.  At first I measured everything against what was familiar, not really giving what was possible a fair chance.  As inventor Charles F. Kettering said: “People are very open-minded about new things – as long as they’re exactly like the old ones.” Read more

Opportunity In The Strangest Places

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The Laboratory

Nearly ten years ago, I was at that point in my corporate career of contemplating what was next.  I applied for a different internal job which appealed to me somewhat, though not completely.  I didn’t get it.  I decided the next step would likely be outside the company though I let it be known to senior management that I was eager for something new to do. (That’s code for not quite flipping out yet but getting there).  Along came a high exposure, though somewhat risky project that had no guarantees of obtaining funding or support.  Perfect, I’ll take it! Read more