The idea of choosing our thoughts about people sometimes trips my clients up a bit. Here’s an example of what I mean: Years ago my boss...

Yes. This is a real question. We repeat behaviors and remain in situations that aren’t ideal all the time. We do this because (often...

No one has ever enjoyed placing someone on a PIP. And surprise…..no one likes being on a PIP. Performance Improvement Plans: (My...

Coaching is a space to conduct thought experiments. It’s a wide open canvas to paint the picture of “what if.” I know you’ve read...

C Suite leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners are typically open to risk and crave autonomy. This is what makes them excellent in...

This job sucks. Really? What part of YOU doesn’t like it? When clients tell me that their job sucks I always start here. We explore Parts...

Sometimes coaching sessions feel a little blah. There are sessions that we talk about small things, we back track, we don’t land on a...

There’s a sweet spot between “I’ve got this” and “I have absolutely no clue.” If you’ve located the exact whereabouts of this place,...

This is a topic near and dear to me. I often tell my executive coaching clients that their people really want to see them succeed. This...

I was listening to a podcast today about emotional eating. This is something I deal with. I tend to eat mindlessly right after the kids...

“It’s not personal” = Convenient Excuse I’m not going to soften the edges on this one folks. Everything is personal. We are all people....

Sometimes small businesses court a ‘big dog’ from the industry or a unicorn from a fortune 500. They need someone with big experience to...

One of my husband’s mentors is noted for saying: “I went away and did all the work, read the books and learned all the things. I came...

Sometimes my first call with clients goes like this: Client: “I don’t really need help, I know exactly what to do.” Me: So what’s not...

Can I love my executive leadership role? Like really love it. Not just the money and title, but can I love who I am in this role? This is...

A client of mine is struggling to value his leadership contribution to the team (and himself) now that he isn’t producing...

There’s something really romantic about the way things used to be. It was so easy when we only had to meet our own personal deadlines. It...

Seriously, why do humans have such odd hang ups? Why do millionaires freak out about their grocery bill? Why do super models hate their...

A guide to Dry January (and beyond) Sometimes I feel like sobriety is a secret super power that only a select few understand. I wish it...

What if I invest in coaching for a key employee and they quit? At the risk of sounding trite….my answer is “Great.” That’s a great...