Friends With Benefits
I’ve always loved this term “Friends With Benefits.” I know, it’s generally used for something racy (!!), but when you think about it, all of your friends give you different …
Three is a magic number
When I was a child, I loved the Schoolhouse Rock song Three is a Magic Number. I learned my 3 times table to this song! And I loved the examples: The …
Creating a well-lived life
A couple of weeks ago my lovely mother-in-law passed away. She left us so slowly, over a few years, that her final passing felt like a formality. It was sad, …
It’s not too late
I love Mel Robbins, she’s one of my role models, like Brene Brown. Last week she was talking about age and how we tend to measure whether or not we …
Don’t like the rules? Change the game.
I got an email yesterday from Amazon that my copy of soccer legend Abby Wambach’s new book, WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game, is on it’s …
Three advantages of becoming a great listener
Have you noticed a decrease in casual, unhurried conversations about work, like the projects you’re working on or what you may find exciting on the horizon in your field or …
When it’s ok to not negotiate
If I could wave my magic wand, you’d all feel empowered and confident to negotiate your salary, a raise, for more resources on your team, to ask for and get …
Sharing your stories to overcome fear
Let’s talk about FEAR. It’s all around you. You’re constantly bombarded with it. News sources take an “imagine the future” approach, giving you the worst case scenario for everything. “Here’s …
How to break up with your inner critic
I’m a HUGE fan of Brené Brown. I love her authenticity and the way she speaks as if she’s peeked into my head. If you haven’t read her work, a …