Words of Wisdom

The Importance of Connectedness

Connectedness is no longer an abstract concept—it is a defining reality of modern life. Economically, socially, and professionally, our actions increasingly ripple far beyond our immediate circles. Global events regularly demonstrate how interdependent we are. Decisions made in one country can influence markets, communities, and livelihoods across the world. Similarly, ...

The Benefits of Being Present

This post is about the wonderful benefits of being present. Out walking the other morning, preoccupied by thoughts about one of my clients, I suddenly marveled at the beauty I saw all around me. The trees were colorfully arrayed with muted orange, fiery red and bright yellow leaves. The backdrop ...

How To Become A More Authentic Speaker

I vividly recall the time I attended a public speaking class for two days. In a nutshell, it was painful. There were 20 people in the class from lots of different companies. We were all strangers to each other, but over the course of the class, we got to ...

Suggestions For Unbundling Your Fearful Thoughts and Finding Peace

This post is about bundling fearful thoughts and finding some peace. Since the U.S. presidential election in 2024, I’ve often reflected upon the state of the world. We’ve been on a wild ride economically, ecologically and politically, and the safety and security that we’ve enjoyed for generations seems to ...

Learning To Thrive During Times of Change

This post comes from an article that my good friend, associate and coach extraordinaire Kate Dwyer shared with me. Here are excerpts from “Job Survival Advice: Don’t Fear the Whitewater,” published Nov. 12, 2008, online at Knowledge@Wharton. It is remarkably relevant still today. According to Gregory Shea, adjunct professor ...

Thoreau’s Advice – Chill Out

This post comes from Henry David Thoreau’s words about chilling out. In this fast-moving, turbulent world, Thoreau’s words remind me of the importance of stopping to notice the wonders and abundance that are all around me. “There are times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the ...

Taking Credit For Someone Else’s Work

This post is about taking credit for someone else’s work. I read this remarkable story today that illustrates this point. “A 17-year-old supermarket employee who found a bag containing $10,000 at his work’s bathroom returned the money, much to the owner’s delight. “The Tacoma News Tribune reports the bag of ...

Embracing Change Rather Than Resisting It

You would think that because human beings are first and foremost adaptable, we would be able to embrace change when it happens in our lives. But, it often evokes an immediate response of fear which paralyzes us and prevents us from moving forward. The real opportunity seems to be in ...

The Benefits of Reviewing Your Year

As we move into the final days of this year, it’s a good time to think about how the year has gone and to consider what you’d like to do differently in 2026. Here are some good end-of-the-year questions to ask yourself as you ponder this past year. These come ...

The Benefit of Thinking Without Thinking – Trust Your Instincts

This post is about the benefit of trusting your instincts. Here’s an example: One evening after work, my husband and I were driving into the city to meet some friends for dinner, traveling a busy city street with many stoplights. As we approached one of the intersections, a car from ...

Unconventional Wisdom In A Downturn

This post is about what companies do during an economic downturn that goes against conventional wisdom. The last economic downturn before Covid was the great recession that lasted from December of 2007 to June of 2009. I was actively working back then and remember how many of my clients cancelled ...

Having the Courage to Do What You Believe Is Important

This post comes from two famous men who have inspired me throughout my life; Steven Spielberg and Barack Obama. Steven Spielberg wrote: “I wonder if I can do that? I wonder if they will let me do that?” And, Barack Obama developed this as his campaign slogan, “Yes, we ...

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