In the past, I always looked at joy as my reward for a hard day’s work. After I finish this marketing plan, after I sign this mountain of memos, after I complete five meetings stacked one after the other, then I can treat myself to something nice. I could have my glass of wine, a […]
Big day and big insights
It was a big day for me last week when I got featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer‘s business section, thanks to my long-time mentor Josiah Go. I am beyond thrilled with the feature and the outpouring of love and support from my friends and family. Here’s an excerpt and a section that was completely removed […]
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?
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
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
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 […]