Hold Up! Take a Pause and Pack for Resilience

It never changes. Without fail, I overpack my suitcase with unneeded items every time I travel. I need “this” because “that might happen”. I probably should take an extra set of shoes.  Do I really need my personal laptop, my iPad and my work computer?  What if the weather changes, or an unexpected meeting gets scheduled? Will they … Continue reading Hold Up! Take a Pause and Pack for Resilience

New Webinar! Emerge: Three Strategies to Move Forward

This past year of pandemic has proven challenging. Staying mentally healthy and professionally productive has taken concerted effort.Describing the pandemic as a “Winter” season is an understatement. "Quicksand" or "Black Hole" might be more appropriate metaphors. Perhaps you’ve lost your professional footing.  Maybe you feel stuck as you attempt to recover from the disappointments and set-backs of this … Continue reading New Webinar! Emerge: Three Strategies to Move Forward

Clarity When Crisis Comes

You know that uneasy feeling. An unexpected disruption is crashing into your world. Perhaps it’s a business set back, a betrayal of trust, a life-threatening illness, or a worldwide pandemic. When will a sudden disturbance with unwelcome consequences come next? If you are committed to a positive outlook, considering all that can go wrong ahead of time … Continue reading Clarity When Crisis Comes

Need Confidence? Tap into the Science of Self-Efficacy

Where do you need more confidence?  Are you feeling tentative, holding back, or acting stuck in an important area of your life?  If you could believe you were able to break away from the pull of your doubt and uncertainty, what difference would that make for you?  What could it look like if you were … Continue reading Need Confidence? Tap into the Science of Self-Efficacy

Want to Improve Your Team? Appreciative Inquiry Should Give You Hope

“I wish this was working better, and I’m not sure how to make that happen.” Have you felt this way about a team you are leading? Perhaps your staff has issues with each another, a professional group can’t stay on task, or your Board of Directors can’t discover how to put everyone’s talents to work?  Change needs to … Continue reading Want to Improve Your Team? Appreciative Inquiry Should Give You Hope