Adult sibling grief and the workplace
“When a parent dies, you lose the past. When a child dies, you lose the future. When a sibling dies, you lose the past and the future.” That is the grief of a sibling—grief for what was past, and grief for what should have been. My sister passed away on September 2, 2022. It wasn’t […]
Things we lost in the fire
They lost everything in a devastating fire…but what did they gain? Grief: Heartbreak, sorrow, anguish, suffering. A deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved. (Merriam-Webster) In October of 2017 wildfires ravages Northern California, including Sonoma County, also known as “wine country” in America. Over 250 wildfires raged for several weeks, wiping […]
Role incredulity
Role incredulity. What does it mean? In short, it is a form of quiet, lethal gender bias. This term, role incredulity, was new to me until last week when a fascinating, eye-opening Harvard Business Review article, When People Assume You’re Not In Charge Because You’re A Woman, was forwarded to me as an item of interest. […]
Thriving in the unplanned
The right time never just comes and taps us on the shoulder. You have to create it. Exactly two years ago I bid “farewell” to my corporate job and life. It wasn’t a move I had necessarily planned on, but it was my reality. In fact, it was the kick in the pants I never […]
The challenge of changing our mindset
Why IS it so hard to change our mindset? Why is it important? “Mom, I really dislike avocados.” This came out of my 10-year old’s mouth last week, much to my surprise. What did he mean, he didn’t like avocados, I asked. Just the other night he ate chips and guacamole. And I regularly add […]
Lipstick on a pig: transformation vs. Change
What is the difference between Change and Transformation? Have we simply burdened one with our projections of negativity vs. gifting the other our dreams and aspirations of development? At their core, aren’t both about creating something new, different, better? Transformation. Change. Is there a difference? I consistently coach leaders and organizations who embrace and strive […]
Grounded uncertainty: futurecasting vs. Forecasting
How do you navigate a world that operates in shades of gray? What tools do you leverage to prepare for what might be next? While many people use the terms “forecasting” and “futurecasting” interchangeably, I caution there is a subtle, fundamental difference between the two. What tools serve you best? Change is one of the […]
Coloring outside the comfort zone lines
Why is it important to stretch out of your Comfort Zone? Ask yourself this: What might you be sacrificing, missing out on, if you aren’t open to trying something new? While staying in your bubble of safety, what potential possibilities are passing you by? Earlier today I was reflecting on the sense of joy, pride, […]
Reignite your spark
It’s time to re-center, focus on what’s most important, and be kind to yourself. Burnout. There are many symptoms and causes, and we all know it when we feel it. As we enter the spring season, full of growth and promise, it is also easy to feel overwhelmed by promises, activities, and plans both at […]
Work burnout, disengagement, or moral conflict?
How do you identify when you might be experiencing more than disengagement or burnout? When it’s a deeper, values conflict? And, how do you respond? This week’s episode of Fast Company’s podcast The New Way We Work hosted a fascinating conversation live from their Innovation Festival. The topic, Beyond Burnout, was primarily dedicated to this question: Why are so many […]