We are busily prepping for the launch of my book, Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career, which is coming out the week of March 14th! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of our preparations. I was thrilled to be featured as a guest on the Gen Why Lawyer podcast in February […]
A Counterintuitive Way to Feel More Connected
Life is full of highs and lows. When you are at a low point, how do you respond? Check out this video for a counterintuitive way to come up out of a low point with your head held high. The book referenced in this video is The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown. Also, this […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! What a great time to reflect and remember to be thankful. Today, we focus on one element of our lives we can be thankful for using an entry from the book Simple Abundance. The book referenced is Simple Abundance, by Sarah Ban Breathnach. What are you thankful for? For what small elements of life do […]
A Must Read for Budding Entrepreneurs
Are you thinking about starting your own business? A lot of people who are unhappy with their careers have thought about this possibility at one time or another. Today I recommend one of my favorite resources for those of you who are interested in getting a peek at small business ownership. Check out the video […]
To Achieve Big Things Pay Attention to This Little Thing
Think about one or two businesses or people in your life that you deem successful. How did they get to be so great? If you were to survey the history of that business or person you might be surprised by the outcome. I’m excited to share with you some insights on the process of getting from […]
Are You Treating Yourself Like a Machine?
Ever dream of being able to churn through your work with the efficiency of a computer? It’s not going to happen. We’re all human, and we need pulses between expending energy and recovering energy to do our best work. If you’ve ever felt too busy to take a break at work or guilty for stepping […]
How I Learned the Value of Introversion
In today’s video I share the story of how I learned to accept one characteristic of myself- my introverted nature! I offer a book recommendation and a more general tip for self-acceptance. The book I mention is Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Also, my Energize […]
Increase Your Chances of Resolving Conflict with an Easy Concept
It’s February, so in honor of Valentine’s Day I decided to share a concept from marriage researcher John Gottman about increasing your odds of resolving a conflict. This tip can be applied to relationships in any part of your life, including your work life. Tips for a softer startup from The Seven Principles for Making […]
A Quick Tool for a More Productive Workweek
Today’s video will teach you a tool that I use almost every morning before I get to work. It helps me to be more productive, more efficient, and increases the amount of pride I feel (because it supports me in accomplishing hard things). From The Tools , by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels. 1. Focus on […]