A recent social trend has lovely humans writing love letters to their younger selves on reels. Upon reflection, the reels are equal part humble brag, trauma bypassing and unrelenting need to have made big life leaps. My current self, in midlife, does not want to look back, even for a coffee with my younger self. […]
January was unkind. As each week ebbed and flowed, we met the challenges with short bursts of joy and ease. When we were in low tide with the flu, bone chilling temps and cancelations a plenty, hibernation took over. In high tide, a mini trip to Estero, FL and a family salt cave helped reset. […]
Intro We’re constantly bombarded with advice on what to do to achieve our goals. Learn this skill! Read that book! Implement this strategy! While action is crucial, what about the flip side? Often, knowing what not to do, and more importantly, stopping certain behaviors, is just as, if not more, important for success. Think about […]
We live in the age of data. A world where every click, every purchase, every interaction leaves a digital footprint. This deluge of information promises to illuminate the path to perfect decision-making. And while data can be a powerful tool, it’s also creating a new kind of problem: decision paralysis. We’re drowning in data, yet […]
The masquerade ball of leadership is all about the masks—sometimes they’re necessary to navigate the room, but it’s worth recognizing when hiding behind them helps you thrive and when it keeps you from being truly seen. In Machiavelli for Women, NPR host Stacy Vanek Smith draws on Machiavelli’s timeless principles from The Prince. For any […]
Originally premiered in 2022, this sitcom has an office culture dynamic worth discussing. Starring Maya Rudolph and Adam Scott as newly divorced characters, Loot kicks off with Maya’s character, Molly, suddenly showing up at her philanthropic foundation after years of living the lavish life of a jet-setting billionaire. The writing boasts epic, laugh-out-loud moments, making […]
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 […]
