
7 Things a Calm Leader Doesn’t Do
One day I realized the word calm slowly made its way into my vocabulary (and even more importantly - my heart). I spent a lot of time focusing on how to find some peace in my life. And, I discovered little steps happily taken moved me in the direction I wanted to go....

The Secret to More Joy and Less Overwhelm
Provence. It's beautiful. The morning markets, the fresh local food, the rolling lavender fields, and all those fun windy roads. Not to mention the views of the cliffside villages like Gordes are spectacular. Joy pervades it. Or is that true? I love going to...

How to Answer the Most Valuable Question of Your Life
It was quite a transition to go from a finance career to the world of coaching. Everything was so different. From the way my new peers lived their lives to the types of things we worked on as part of our sessions. And, this odd question kept coming up during the...

How to Begin Fresh Every Day (Santorini Smiles)
Starting your day fresh is a habit. It’s totally possible!
Some people naturally follow this routine. With any habit, it means going further than a wish to see results. It takes action – those little first steps to make it real. With both your intention and attention focused on fresher days, you’ll see results, feel a lot lighter, and carry this through your day.

Peace, Productivity, and the Gardener (Create Results You Want)
Consider this for a moment. You're an experienced gardener. Yes, you may've never stepped a single foot in a flower, fruit, or vegetable garden yet you've been gardening your whole life. I watched a beautiful documentary a few years ago called The Gardener. I...

Why A Value-Focused Day Wins Every Time
Imagine you view your day differently.
Say you take off your work lens and put on a values lens. Your focus shifts to making your day a meaningful experience. You get to decide. The aim could be to lead, love, share, care, listen, or some other wonderful quality. Your whole day is infused with a beautiful wave that makes your mind positive.