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 news cycle is a relentless beast. Political debates rage, social tensions simmer, and the weight of “big picture” events can feel crushing. It’s easy to get swept away by the current of national discourse, to feel like a tiny boat tossed about in a vast, unpredictable ocean. The political climate, particularly in the United […]
Where it all started I’ve always been that kid who needed to understand how things worked. Not just on the surface – I mean really understand. While other kids were content playing with their toys, I was the one with a screwdriver in hand, carefully dismantling them to see what made them tick. (And yes, […]
Let me tell you a story about Emma that I think you will get value from because the power of belief is how your mindset fuels your potential and then helps you to create your ideal business and ideal life. Emma had dreamed of starting her own baking business since she was 10 years old,… […]
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 […]
Heart and brain on scales. Balance, love, mind, intelligence, logic concept. Flat style. EPS 8 vector illustration, no transparency ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=650%2C488&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=847%2C635&ssl=1″ /> As a leader, you have so mnay chocies to make. People, process, product and performance issues surround you. Making the best choice can be difficult. However, nothing can be more powerful than […]
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 […]
