Too many leaders feel the need to produce constantly, and the resulting burnout is bad for us, our jobs and our relationships. This corporate well-being consultant thinks a simple mindset shift can help. Anne is a leader in a large technology firm. She and I have a longstanding coaching relationship, and she comes in when…

I am a truth teller.  I always have been and I always will be. What do I mean when I say I am a truth teller? I see the the light and dark in others and the world.  I can see it and hold it with a large ocean of compassion. When I was younger the sharing of my truth was…

Being, Beauty, and Belonging I hope you had a great summer.  This summer I spent a lot of time writing (I am birthing my book :).  I also had some time for family, friends, some reflection time, and being in nature. I don’t know about you, but my happy place is in nature.  I was called to the Hawaiin islands this…

When we listen to the nagging, negative voice inside our heads, we push ourselves too hard—and we push ourselves away, too. When you learn to love yourself, your relationships will improve for the better. Try a loving-kindness day: pick a day, don’t schedule anything, and just see what you want to do. It could be…

Gratitude—and mindfulness—is a very direct antidote to grumpiness. Try one of these practices right now. Do you ever notice that you are going about your day and you find yourself on a negative thought train? You keep repeating the same negative sentence over and over again. “I don’t like_______about my job.” “I don’t like_______about my…