blog + what's on my mind

How full is your gas tank right now?  Listen to this clip from a September 2021 coaching session in ‘The Balanced Leader’ membership I run for busy leaders who want to become more balanced, stress less, and still perform at a high level. Want to be notified the next time we are accepting new members? […]

For me, the month of July means summer vacation, enjoying time at the lake with family and friends, and taking a real break from the daily responsibilities and to-dos. And, to reset and recalibrate from the past few months. This summer though, I realized that I needed an even bigger reset than usual! After a year […]

You might find yourself thinking a situation is black and white, right or wrong, or all or nothing. I used to find myself often “all in” on this unhelpful mindset, such as . .  Sound familiar? First off, it’s normal to fall into this thinking. You are not alone! These thoughts still pop up for me at times […]

Want to really enjoy your summer vacation? So many people are ready for a real break. When you’re feeling tapped out from juggling it all. Dreaming of vacation days, some downtime and fun with your family and friends, and the joy of simply disconnecting from your usual daily responsibilities. If this is you, your mind […]

Back in my corporate project management days, it would be frustrating when we would do an overhaul of a process, but the revolutionary new approach often ended up being similar to the old thing, just with a different name. There would be the same underlying issues and pain points. We wouldn’t truly achieve the desired […]

A lot of the work I do (with clients and myself) is focused on getting clear on what success looks like in YOUR life . . . and then having the courage to strive for THAT. Not what your company thinks, or society thinks, or you see on Instagram or what everyone else is doing. […]

The problem with most busy leaders and high-achievers who want more balance in their life is that they are waiting for external circumstances to change instead of driving it internally. Instead of being a leader, they are being led and don’t even realize it. This was me for many years and it impacted my ability […]

Many of my clients have moved up in their organizations because they are seen as a person who gets things done and can always be counted on.   They are the go-to person and no matter what is going on, they answer the email or put out the fire. Everyone looks to them for advice, guidance […]

Lately, I have been working on finding my voice. To have the courage to say what’s really on my mind, especially with a bigger audience. To not water it down so that will appeal to everyone (which is impossible anyways) and not ruffle any feathers. To still be kind . . . and more direct. […]

Wow, it’s September already! This is a transition period (in a very unusual time) as we figure out kids and school and ramping up work projects. It can be easy to get swept up into busy life as that slower summer becomes a distant memory. One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that […]