Medics are standing by
Medics are standing by I was born into the world feeling obligated. Obligated to be a good daughter, friend, neighbor, babysitter. In my 20’s, obligated to work with street youth [...]
Say Something Real
I’ve just had a glorious five days with my soul sister Emily in San Francisco. We worked with a mutual client, took a swim at Baker Beach, went to the [...]
Time for Meaning and Time for Pleasure
I listened to this podcast recently, and it rang true, confirming what I’ve experienced over and over again—the happiest people are the ones who value time over money. Doing things [...]
On Being a Generalist
I’ll never forget the moment when my poetry professor called me out in front of the class for using “bird” in a poem without specifying what kind of bird it [...]
A Reflective Activity for your Team
One thing I see over and over again in organizational life is our inability to slow down and be reflective. We move from one big project to the next, [...]
Want to Grow in Self Mastery? Change your Mind
I witnessed something amazing this week. I was facilitating a group making a big decision. Before the official vote, I called on everyone to see where they were. Of course [...]
Seeking an Awesome Virtual Assistant!
After 15 years of a solo consulting practice (though I've had lots of wonderful associates and collaborators along the way), I'm finally adding someone to my team. I'm looking for [...]
Virtual Meeting Survival Tips for Facilitators
Two years ago, I was an analog gal. If you had told me I'd be meeting with coaching clients, teams, and whole organizations via video conference, I would have thought [...]
Alert: Collective Involuntary Change Underway!
Last year I read Bruce Feiler's book Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at any Age. I have returned to some of its frameworks constantly, and it's helped me [...]
No Cheesiness, No Liberation
I heard Dan Harris say recently, "No cheesiness, no liberation." It landed right away, and I've already repeated it to myself a few times. If the yoga or meditation [...]