My head hurts. The flood of articles about firms mandating a five-day return to the office feels overwhelming. While enforcing a full-time in-person schedule is a company’s prerogative, it’s equally your decision whether to stay—or consider new opportunities. Outside of emails from my daughters’ school and activities, nearly all the texts on my phone are […]
Life has a way of testing us, whether it’s through natural disasters (LA is still on fire), personal loss (death of a parent, friend or spouse), illness (cancer or hysterectomy), or career upheaval (getting fired, let go or pushed out). For anyone interacting with your coworker, neighobr or friend out West, offering support can feel […]
“Let Them” is shaping up to be the book of 2025, developed by Mel Robbins with her signature research-based approach, blending personal anecdotes and expert insights. From friendships to breakups and, yes, colleagues, Robbins offers a framework for releasing control, setting boundaries, and navigating relationships with grace. As usual, I’m taking a professional spin on […]
Hello from me, your emotional holistic coach. I’ve been called angry, crazy, dramatic and worse. If it exists I’m experiencing the emotions of loss, happiness, revengeful glee when the asshat I worked with got canned, excitement, grief, laughter and that was just yesterday. Emotions remain a stigmatized topic in professional settings, despite their inevitability. As […]
In times of disaster, it can feel as though nothing we think or write feels normal. While comparing this event to other natural disasters or traumatic experiences both globally and nationally, this one feels personal—it hits home. Having lived in California for many years, I feel deeply connected to the people and the land. Moreover, […]
Wellness & Leadership Research The Science of Micro-Breaks: How Small Pauses Improve Big Decisions From Playgrounds to Snacktime: How Adults Can recharge like their Own Kids’ Micro Breaks” The Science of Micro-Breaks: How Small Pauses Improve Big Decisions In our new Elementary school, my daughters get two recesses and a snack break at school. It’s […]
Recently, I came across The Magic of Tiny Moments, a book that satisfied my perception of everyday interactions. This research adeptly intertwines engaging examples, revealing how small moments contribute profoundly to a meaningful life. The author is married to my Human Design guru and expander. This power couple is researching humans in a way that […]
As the first days of 2025 unfold, the waning moon graces the night sky, its light gently retreating. This phase, marked by a steady surrender of illumination, mirrors the natural stillness of winter. Just as the moon contracts in its cycle, winter invites us to turn inward, to reflect, and to release what no longer […]
My FIVE holistic leadership approach for 2025 Use them all or try one each month in 2025 1- meeting etiquette reset – call it a productivity hack or just a plain January inefficiency detox, remove old habits and lazy useless meetings with ground rules you all agree upon. This can include ending 10 mins early […]
Our coffee maker is broken. She’s 11 years old and wasn’t meant to sold at retail. The pot is an OXO prototype, feedback exchanged for this new model. In December, as I went under the knife, she started brewing hot air if left plugged in. The coffee pot is now louder and hotter than any […]
