Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with friends about satisfaction.  By definition, satisfaction is the fulfillment of one's...

Wondering why when you try to escape a bad job situation, you find yourself trapped in the same situation somewhere else?   This is...

As a child, I remember when telling my mom, “I'm not feeling well.” Her frequent response? “Oh, you're just fine.” Don't get me wrong—she...

When I met Jose, the 8-year-old boy I sponsor in Guatemala, I didn’t know what to expect. Jose traveled for hours, standing in the back...

The other day, my 11-year-old son and his friend made a plan to bike to a friend's house. I was excited about their independence—until I...

When clients first come to me, they talk about feeling paralyzed—afraid to start their own business or go after that new job or promotion...

When you've been job hunting, chasing a promotion, or building a business for too long without success, it's easy to fall into the trap...

As a hockey parent, I've learned that tryouts are more than just a test for our kids—they test us parents. Our children look to us for...

I hear from my clients who are laid off or in transition that they are frustrated and discouraged.  No responses, getting rejected and...

One of the most common fears I hear from clients considering a career change is: "What will people think?" Their identity is so tied to...

Do you know the story of Arnel Pineda? At a recent concert I was absolutely awed by him.  I was blown away by his powerful voice, but...

I've been reflecting lately on a question that I think many of us wrestle with: Am I doing what I'm meant to be doing?   Recently, I...

A recent 5-minute chat with another hockey goalie mom began with, “Our sons stink SO BADLY after practice, and they don't even brush...

Losing your job can feel like the end of the world. But what if it's actually the beginning of a new, more meaningful journey?    A...

You're not alone. About 60% of middle-income Americans are considering a career change. Don't Make These Mistakes: 1. Don’t Leave Without...

If you're not taking action toward making a change you want in your life or career, it may be because you're lacking belief in yourself,...

🤔 Stuck in a cycle of self-doubt? Here's how to rebuild confidence. I talk with a lot of people who's self-confidence is low for a...

Being stuck in indecision about what's next is common when thinking about or in a transition. Whether you are in between jobs or feeling...

You know how you can only hold a beach ball down underwater for so long before it finds its way up to the surface? This is the same for...

Talking with prospective clients, I've learned there is an invisible barrier interfering with their pursuit of more purposeful work. They...