For many professionals at midlife or midcareer, consulting can sound like a mysterious or uncertain path—something “other people” do. Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach and long-time consultant in technology and medical devices, breaks through the mystery with one simple truth: “Consulting is just using your expertise to solve problems for others—and getting […]
You’ve had a hard day at work with a colleague who seems to be taking advantage of the company’s goodwill—and your time. More work with hard deadlines lands on your desk even as you’re trying to wrap up the tasks already waiting for you. Meanwhile, at home, a disagreement still lingers in the air, and […]
Growing up, our Christmases were steeped in tradition—family gatherings with parents and grandparents, Christmas Eve on one side, Christmas Day on the other. There was always food, music, laughter, and that wonderful feeling of belonging. Over the years, life has shifted—our kids are grown, families live farther apart, and even health and travel have changed […]
For years, I watched my grandmother whip egg whites by hand with nothing more than a fork, transforming them into a perfectly stiff meringue to crown her famous chocolate pie. I never once saw her use an electric mixer. The twelve to fifteen minutes she spent whipping were simply part of her rhythm — steady, […]
Storytelling is not a new phenomenon—it’s an ancient form of human connection that has resurfaced as a critical skill in today’s communication-driven world. As Mikki Williams, Hall of Fame speaker and master storyteller, notes, “Neuroscience and cultural anthropology have brought storytelling back to the spotlight because it connects to a different part of the brain […]
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had more grit,” you’re not alone. Setbacks and seasons of change can leave even the most capable people feeling winded—professionally, emotionally and physically. But resilience and stamina aren’t fixed traits you either have or don’t. They’re trainable capacities—like strength or language skills—that grow with the right inputs: mindset, […]
The Fenn Treasure was a cache of gold and jewels that Forrest Fenn, an art dealer and author from Santa Fe, New Mexico, hid in the U.S. Rocky Mountains. After diagnosed with cancer in 1988, he was inspired to hide a treasure chest in an outdoor location with the purpose of creating a public search […]
Think about the first time you tried something new—whether it was riding a bike, learning an instrument, or giving your first big presentation. I can still remember the first time I was asked to sing a small solo in front of our church. I was probably about twelve years old. My knees were shaking so […]
Burnout is no longer a rare occurrence—it’s a reality many of us face, especially at midlife and also when faced with life after intense competition. High achievers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and former athletes often push themselves beyond sustainable limits. Yet, understanding the roots of stress, how our body processes it, and the cultural myths that fuel […]
You may be asking why structure matters at mid-career. During earlier stages of life, structure often comes pre-packaged. Work hours, school calendars, children’s activities, or corporate demands provide a framework for how time is spent. Our family with our three growing sons, lived for part of the year at the ball field. Dinners were either […]
