Bereavement Leave Is A Joke
Isn’t it time to lead with compassion, trust our employees, and challenge the current thinking around bereavement leave? In this article, I share my own very personal story about bereavement leave and its impacts. A world of numbers, meetings, schedules, and logic cannot reconcile the death of a child. Especially not the death of my […]
How to REALLY Recognize Burnout – A True Story
Burned out and cynical at age 48, I asked myself, “Is this truly the life I aspired to attain? How did I get here…?” In my lifelong quest to “have it all” I had, quite simply, “had enough.” Just two short years ago I was at what should have been the pinnacle of my career. […]
Atomic (scheduling) habits?
Sometimes I fall victim to not giving my own “Type A” quirks enough credit. Until a wildly popular book made me rethink their power. I finished reading “Atomic Habits” by James Clear today and immediately said out loud, “Well, I could have written that.” A quiet voice in the back of my head whispered (once […]
Shine a light on grief (published on linkedin)
“Grief festers in the dark, hidden away. When we shine a light on it, it transforms into something beautiful. Healing, grace, vulnerability and joy.” “What is SUDC, and why am I seeing this on LinkedIn?” There is a good chance that question crossed your mind. It would have crossed mine prior to January 26, 2011. […]
Leaders grieve?
Yes. Even the most senior executives in this world experience, and deeply feel, grief and loss. Unfortunately, many wind up hiding their grief while caught up in taking care of everyone and everything else. Last month, when I announced I was officially opening my coaching business, friends and family assumed it would be a traditional […]
What is wholehearted leadership?
Most of us have heard the “buzz” about wholehearted living, but why leadership? If you’ve seen, heard or read anything about “wholehearted” living, it probably stems from either Brene Brown or one of her many devotees (of which I am one). While it’s gotten a lot of hype recently, the research behind the power of […]
What’s your plan?
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry As we enter this new year, a question I’ve posed to all my new clients – business, leadership, life, and wellness clients, both men and women – is this: What does achieving your best self look like in the new year? The […]
Goal setting from a place of abundance
Goal setting from a place of abundance and gratitude, rather than scarcity, allows you to align your goals with your core values, and exponentially increases your motivation to achieve those goals. Here we are, one week away from Thanksgiving, and a time of reflection and #gratitude for all the gifts in our lives, even in […]
Atomic (scheduling) habits?
Sometimes I fall victim to not giving my own “Type A” quirks enough credit. Until a wildly popular book made me rethink their power. I finished reading “Atomic Habits” by James Clear today and immediately said out loud, “Well, I could have written that.” A quiet voice in the back of my head whispered (once […]
Goal setting with intentions
Don’t forget to enjoy the journey! It’s January. A new year. And with the start of a new year many of us are inspired to set resolutions or goals that can range from weight loss and exercise, to relationships, to financial health and success. There might be various strategies (join a gym!) and milestones to […]