Ten Attributes of a Great Leader
Too often people in leadership roles are arrogant, self-centered, uncaring, narrow-minded and distant. True, they may be able to get tasks accomplished by their reluctant employees or have total control…
Are You Reacting or Creating?
We use the same letters from the alphabet to spell these two dynamic words with distinctly different, nearly opposite meanings. It’s a reminder of the choices we have when we…
Are You Clinging To A Dead-End Relationship?
Sometimes giving up is the answer. To continue to stay in a dead-end relationship because you don’t want to give up, may not always the best option in romantic relationships….
How to Overcome Holiday Overwhelm at Home or Office
The Holidays can be a bit intense for some of us. It’s not all joy, hugs and laughter for everyone. It can even be stressful for children who are wondering…
When is Enough, Enough?
I wish there was an easy, multiple choice test a person could take to determine if it is time to leave a relationship, change jobs, close a business, walk away…
How to Let Go of Past Hurts
One of the questions I am most frequently asked by my coaching clients, has to do with how to let go of past grievances and emotional injuries. Intellectually, many people…
Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
Maybe the world has always been this way, but in recent years, there seems to be a wide-spread trend toward self-centeredness. Not only obsession with what the self wants or…
My Go-to Prayer
When life is challenging, my go-to prayer is the short version of “The Serenity Prayer”. That simple prayer contains great wisdom, and I use it to help ground myself, when…
Obstacles In Your Life Are Not As Real As They Appear
You know that message that is written on the side-view mirror of your car? The one that says “objects in mirror appear closer than they are”. Like the objects in…
What Are You Struggling With?
What are you struggling with today? Are you feeling unappreciated? Do you hate your job? Are you upset with your children or another family member? Are you surrounded by people…
We Have Very Little Control Over Life
Life is a constant unfolding of events, circumstances and relationships. I’m sure you’ve heard it said that the only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. You may…
You Are Not Belle, and He is Not an Enchanted Prince
In the fairy tale, Beauty and The Beast, Belle (Beauty) uses patience, love and kindness to break an evil spell and transform The Beast back to a handsome, gentle prince. When…