In my leadership consulting work last week, I asked a small group, “When was the last time you felt happy and in flow at work?” Flow can be defined as that state of being “in the zone” — losing track of time, working with ease, syncing with a collaborator, or entering a hypnotic rhythm of […]
The Spring Series is my ode to the WSJ Magazine interview with their cover story. The potent questions illuminate what’s important for the celebrity du jour. For me, interviewing those who inspire me. Kim Albano has worn many hats in our relationship thus far- friend, colleague, boss, peer, mom friend, work wife, travel partner, stage […]
February was the longest winter of my life. As a long time San Franciscian, most summers in NorCal, I quoted Twain’s ‘longest winter’ as the cold bay wind required a pea coat in June, July and August. Every summer my woolen coats would wrap me like a blanket in July setting me into the same […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, Zoom Out? It can be applied at work, in a yoga pose, during a major conflict or confusion situation you cannot seem to move through. Picture yourself viewing the scene like a movie director filming with a drone overhead. When your vantage point shifts to look down from above, […]
Life is a tapestry of constant transformation, where every encounter and experience shapes our journey. I first connected with Krishna after we were both guests on a podcast. Check out The Sweetest Little Life Podcast with me or Krishna’s episode. I’ve worked with her as an IFS coach to release my post-banking trauma. During our […]
The data is clear: applying online without external connections gives you less than a 10% chance of landing the job. Networking thoughtfully and consistently it’s the key to staying employed and advancing your career. In an evolving marketplace, hiring managers increasingly rely on personal recommendations—think of them as references on steroids. Photo by charlesdeluvio on […]
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse symbolize the end of times in the Old Testament—conquest, war, famine, and death. More recently, the Gottman Institute identified four “horsemen” that erode marriages: stonewalling, defensiveness, contempt, and criticism. Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on Unsplash Let’s face it—leaving a job can feel like a divorce, severing bonds with […]
Why This SeriesTransitions—both subtle and significant—shape our lives. This Season Series explores the art of living in the “&,” moving through change with intentionality. Through these conversations, I aim to write more, collaborate often, and share the gifts of others. Molly Woodhull has been on my “watch list” for years now, mixing wellness, science and […]
I literally believe everyone has it harder than me. Despite multiple, very complex health issues with rare findings, I still believe that others are worse off. The hardest time in my life still feels like the year my mom’s cancer came back, my girls were under 2 and my boss was killed. I know what […]
My email fills up with new client inquiries after their gut grumbles loud enough to contact me. Our first call is part gripe session, part daydreaming of calmer times ahead. Like the cycle of grief, wanting a career change moves through contemplation, anger, analysis, sadness, disbelief, bargaining, and—hopefully—acceptance. Each stage compounds emotions like a middle […]
