The word for 2016, part 2

The word for 2016, part 2

In early January, I sent out an email to my clients encouraging them to to do Unravelling.  It is a worksheet that celebrates the past and helps you plan for the year ahead.  Instead of setting resolutions, you are encouraged to choose a word for the year.  This word will help you make the right choices […]

What’s your vision for your life?

What’s your vision for your life?

This is the last thing I ask in my life coaching pre-session questionnaire:  Do you have vision for your life? The women I coach usually leave that question blank. We don’t sit around thinking about or even talking with people about our vision for our lives.  What’s funny is that most of us know and […]

How to deal with resistance

How to deal with resistance

Two weeks ago, I faced a wall of resistance so strong, I actually broke down crying. You know what that feels like. You feel overwhelmed—panicky and unable to think about the next steps. The only thoughts that crowd your head are about escape: I can’t do this. Why did I feel I could take this […]

Her Extraordinary Life: Abbey Sy

Her Extraordinary Life:  Abbey Sy

Abbey Sy is an artist, a letterer and bestselling author.  Her work, colorful, intricate, creative, never fails to spark joy.  Her generosity in teaching what she knows and her belief that you should follow your heart are inspiring.  Let her journey (in her own words) make you smile and encourage you to make time to do […]

Life Coaching Book Club: Inspired and Unstoppable by Tama Kieves

Life Coaching Book Club: Inspired and Unstoppable by Tama Kieves

In Inspired and Unstoppable, Tama Kieves, former overworked lawyer and “reluctant mystic” turned bestselling author, speaker and coach. talks about how to wildly succeed in your life’s work, especially if you’re doing the work you love. With personal stories and encouraging words, Tama shows a keen understanding about the hopelessness of going through life uninspired despite all the external […]

How to step out of your comfort zone

How to step out of your comfort zone

The story I always told about myself was that I was the girl who worked best behind the scenes. I was the one handling the lighting for the big school play.  I reported on the achievements of others for the college paper.  I worked hard on the unglamorous operations side of the publishing business.  I […]