Are you feeling drained by the continuing uncertainty, conflicting “guidance” and disruption generated by this latest Covid surge? Two years of mixed messaging, chaos and misinformation have eroded many people’s trust in government, public health officials and the “medical experts.” Many of us are asking “WHO can I trust?” Last week, seeking some respite from …

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brene Brown  One of the keys to living a happy life is cultivating an attitude of gratitude. This has never been truer than now as we approach Thanksgiving and are …

Happy International Woman’s Day! Every one of the women who we’ll honor this month had times when she didn’t feel confident. If each of them hadn’t broken her own internal confidence barrier, the world would never have had the benefit of her unique contributions. During these volatile times, when so many women’s careers have been …

Is there a tantalizing idea for your life or work that’s been hovering in the back of your mind but you’ve dismissed as too unrealistic or bizarre?  Somehow this thing has always called to you but you’ve pushed it away to pursue other more “important” or “realistic” goals and dreams.  This is the perfect time …

Sharon was a dentist who appeared to have it all. She had developed a part-time practice, which allowed her to design her life around her two young children and was actively involved in her community. Yet she often appeared overwhelmed and didn’t project the self- assurance one would expect from an accomplished professional.

I recently facilitated a panel discussion on career reinvention for the local bar association. Each of the three amazing women panelists described reaching a turning point in her career when she recognized that her job was no longer aligned with what really mattered to her. This prompted each of them to pivot to a different role, specialty or career that was more fulfilling.

Imagine you’re hiking along a beautiful woodland path on a sunny day. Two hours into your hike, you find yourself in the middle of a totally unexpected violent storm. You and your companion find a rustic trail shelter where you huddle to wait out the storm.