Whoever we believe we are is what we will be. Our identity defines how we think about ourselves, in turn determining everything else in our life…health, money, people, business, success, failures, etc. Our beliefs are the core of our identity, our identity dictates our habits, and our habits determine the …

93% of high-performing marketers lead with their values, the beating heart of the organization. Your brand values are the core beliefs or principles that guide you, the courage behind every decision you make, the reason why your team shows up every day and why your customers buy from you. Your …

Are you a best kept secret? When you’re a best kept secret in your business, industry or field it’s natural to feel small and not good enough. The reality is you haven’t given people an opportunity to discover you. Altering this reality, comes down to forging a path to visibility …

There is a critical productivity tool that those who focus on results are keenly aware of. It’s Dwight Eisenhower’s Time Management Matrix of Urgent vs. Important. It was poplularized by Stephen R. Covey in his iconic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. As the name suggests, it was …

  With everything on your plate and the constant striving to be superhuman, how do you safeguard your mental health and cultivate a genuine connection in our modern life? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a perfect time to consider and reflect on how we can all do just …

Expectation is premeditated resentment. I heard this phrase from a transformational leadership program I attended. When you think about it, it’s so true. When we do something with an expectation to receive something in return, it inevitably leads to resentment. Think about all the times you expected something to occur, …

The Premise I had a call from my son today who asked for my opinion. He’s a fledgling professional musician, a creator of gorgeous songs – lyrics and melodies – that with his voice send you to a higher place. He’s really good. Although music has been a constant source …

I’ve lived for the past 23 years in a house with two very strong minded men, my husband and our son (although he went away for 6 years until the pandemic struck). Of course, if you know me at all you know that I’m very strong minded as well. I’m …

One of my favorite TV experiences is the Oscars. The magic of this evening is getting a glimpse into an elegant, coveted world that brings the best of the best in film to be recognized for their exceptional work. The often touching acceptance speeches give us a window into the …

There are true heroic leaders in our world that are worthy of recognition, admiration, and appreciation for the lessons we’ve learned. Nancy Pelosi is one such Heroic Leader. Whether or not you agree with her politics, she deserves a place on a short list of great leaders.  Undoubtedly, she is …