You know when your to-do list seems overwhelming, anxiety sets in and you can't focus on anything?   When this happens to me, it's a...

In his first district playoff hockey game last night, my 12-year-old goalie didn't just want to win against their big rival—he wanted a...

I recently grabbed a thumbdrive from a drawer, not knowing what was on it, just needing it to transfer some data.  When I opened it, I...

She was a leader who gave everything to her career.  Sixty to eighty-hour weeks. No time for a social life. No energy for what filled her...

My friend recently showed me how being unapologetically honest about who you are—and who you're not—can lead to extraordinary...

Did you know 69% of executives experience burnout ? (Deloitte)Burnout affects decision-making, performance, and health, yet leaders are...

By Paul Butler and Laura McGill  We build the capability and well-being of leaders who will successfully run the organizations of the...

Don't do what I did. I waited too long to seek help. I burned out.  The constant pressure of juggling it all—a demanding full-time job...

If you've recently experienced a layoff, I want you to know I truly empathize with you. When I was laid off a few years ago, it felt like...

This year has been a journey of incredible highs and challenging lows. Life as a solopreneur, much like life itself, comes in waves—some...

“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth.” - Abraham Maslow 💡 This year, I choose GROWTH. My word for 2025 is...

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...