As an executive coach, I have witnessed hope's indisputable impact on an individual's well-being, prosperity, and resilience. A crucial component in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, hope is something we all need to feel. In this post, I will explore how this state of mind affects our mental health and provide practical tips for cultivating more of it. [...]
Do you know that person who can walk into any room and seamlessly converse with others, regardless of their background? That individual likely has a high social intelligence. Arguably more important than a high IQ, social intelligence largely determines the quality of our relationships and is essential to our success. As a driver of our capacity [...]
"Overnight success stories take a long time." –Steve Jobs You are stuck. While I am an executive and not a life coach, I uncover stuck-ness at some point in my coaching cycle with every client. But just like everything else in life, the same forces apply to the intangibles as to what we can see and touch. Good [...]
"Laura, we survived the jungle for a year. We've got this!" At least, I think that is what Glen said. I was too busy staring in bewilderment at the barren grocery store shelves. "Hey! I found something!" he said with more glee than a kid on a treasure hunt. "You found beans?" I bounced over to him. "Better! Canned sausage from Vienna." I smiled at Glen, took the can from his hands, and said, "Forward progress only?" He [...]
Trust—it seems hard to find, but it is essential to our wellbeing. Trust truly shapes our lives. When we flip that switch, the lights come on. We take that left turn because the oncoming driver has activated a turn signal. Neither of these occurrences is a guarantee. Yet the human condition bends toward trust. Believing the best in people is a far more enjoyable way to [...]
We don't have to live like Bill Murray anymore. Here is how. When life as we knew it was upended in March '20, many of us felt an internal shift based on our shared experience. With nearly one third of adults reporting heightened stress and limited decision-making, chances are, you experienced your own version of Ground [...]
The Coronavirus pandemic has dominated, well, everything. But a not-so-small consequence is many employees being asked or forced to work from home. While a dream for so many, so many now realize how daunting this shift truly is. Generally, the prospect of working from home makes one think first about equipment, ergonomics, and freedom. Well, the [...]
"I have no special talents. I am only curious." – Albert Einstein We all have our ideas about what it takes to be a great leader. For some, assertiveness is critical. For others, having a vision is non-negotiable. But there is one seed universal to everyone by which all virtues are born. It is also one you are using right [...]
“See the world as if for the first time; see it through the eyes of a child, and you will suddenly find that you are free.” –Deepak Chopra We’ve heard the age-old mantra, “Live every day like it’s your last.” On paper, it’s a fertile approach--one where you continuously embrace the present moment and passionately [...]
Are you or someone you know one of those people who gets annoyed with the Pollyannas (or Pollyandys)? Why should a force of optimism and positivity ever draw contempt? Maybe pessimism, stress, and fatigue are dominating your path -- and holding you back from the life you want to lead. The good news is [...]
