The Hidden Impacts of Unresolved Trauma
For many years, I felt like I was just surviving – even after extensive therapy. I didn’t realize that unresolved traumas from my past were still negatively impacting my life. In particular, they prevented me from fully thriving in my career and experiencing fulfilling relationships. I spent 5 years in regular therapy processing my issues. […]
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Want to Succeed
“The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake. You can’t learn anything from being perfect.” Adam Osborn A few months ago I decided to embark on a new health and wellness plan. I decided to stop drinking coffee and eating nightshade vegetables. I ate very little dairy, took supplements faithfully, drank plenty of […]
Can I Really Change?
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude” -Oprah Winfrey. I recently had to go to the ER because I was experiencing chest pains. It was a bit scary because this didn’t feel like an anxiety attack – it felt more like a heart […]
How to Manifest Your Dream Apartment
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Whether it’s because your current living space isn’t giving you the level of satisfaction you feel it should, you’re longing for a change of pace, or you have big plans for your future living situation, knowing where to start as you move forward in this […]
Finding Balance Between Enjoyment and Productivity
“There’s no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.” —Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric. A few weeks ago I had a rare opportunity to visit my old stomping ground in Pittsburgh, PA. It was an incredible three-week trip and I want […]
Three Tips to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
I have been coaching executives and professionals for a long time. Now that I am a few decades in, I can objectively say that most executives struggle with self-confidence. Many female clients tell me that they struggle with “imposter syndrome,” while male clients talk about confusion, lack of clarity, and ineffectiveness. Are my male and […]
Be a Champion for Change by Creating Your Future
It’s been over a month since the start of the war in Ukraine. Honestly, I am still in shock and I am torn between emotions. Part of me is numb, while another is crying out for help; part of me wants to give things to families fleeing from the war while another wants to pretend […]
Be Assertive, Not Aggressive
Have you ever watched a friend, co-worker, or even a boss who can navigate a challenging situation with ease and professionalism, no matter the office politics or difficult personalities involved? They seem to have a Teflon-coated ability to deflect anger and frustration that doesn’t sacrifice their self-respect, their own clout, or their success. The challenge […]
5 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose in Life
As a professional coach, it is inevitable to talk about purpose with my clients. It usually takes a while for it to come up but when it does it is a powerful conversation that brings with it clarity, movement, and strength. What is a purpose? Purpose has been used in so many different contexts and […]
12 Steps to Manifest Health, Wealth and Happiness … or Essentially Anything
The concept of manifestation has been around ever since humans have “wanted stuff.” Often associated with the Laws of Attraction, a popular New Age and New Thought idea, manifestation posits to never dwell on the negative and the belief that thoughts determine one’s destiny. Louise Hay (the “Queen of Affirmations”), believes that “our thinking creates […]
