NO MORE “HUSTLE”: Making the Shift from “Blind Ambition” to “Aligned Ambition”
I just don’t believe in “hustle”. At least as it pertains to purpose, fulfillment, success…or any of the things that you’re undoubtedly here looking for. “Busy” is not a purpose. “Hustle” is not a purpose. Neither...
“RESISTANCE RE-ROUTING” and EXTASTROPHIZING: 3 Steps to Overcoming Resistance and Cutting through Fear
There was a week when I didn’t want to write my newsletter. Like, AT ALL. Not even a little bit. Every time I started thinking about what I wanted to write, it felt heavy and gross. Every time I retreated to my big blue velvet writing armchair with my weighted...
FROM “SANDPAPER” TO “SMOOTH”: 3-Steps to Address Unpreferred Obligations…for the Holidays and Beyond
Every year, my inbox starts blowing up in predictable fashion 1 week before Thanksgiving, with all caps subject lines to the tune of, “HELP!”, followed by emails filled with lots of expletives and/or sad face emojis, as well as some very elegant prose...
The Fear of “Being Mean” is Holding You Back: Why We Fear it and What We Can Do About It
Do you struggle with the “Fear of Being Mean”? Is it hard for you to give feedback or share opposing opinions with colleagues? Or maybe you just avoid “constructive criticism” conversations all together? Do you worry about being perceived as critical, or...