Back in the early 2000s, when I lived under the California sun, Lululemon was more than clothing—it was a second skin, wrapping me and my friends in buttery-soft fabrics as we moved through life. From morning hikes to late-night conversations over wine, we wore those leggings like armor, not just for the stretch but for […]
It’s performance review season—again. Over the weekend, I caught up with a couple of former colleagues, and their stories were all too familiar. One was burning the midnight oil until 1 AM to finish reviews, while the other was sacrificing personal time to get through her pile. It begs the question: Who’s really reading these? […]
The concept of a “mental hack” can be alluring, especially in the fast-paced world of business where quick solutions and shortcuts often seem like the key to progress. However, these hacks can pose significant dangers when they cause a deviation from a company’s core mission. A strong mission is the foundation of any successful business, […]
Building Connections: Will They Come If You Build It? In today’s world, where almost anyone can be reached through a digital platform, the art of connection has taken on new meaning. But if you dream of reaching your big G O A L S, will they simply happen like Hollywood wants us to believe? Not […]
When trying to coach leadership, there is one word picture that does so much more than all the others. That picture is golf. Those of you might ‘hate golf’ or don’t know much about it, please stay with me. The game of golf is a collection of challenges intentionally designed to test your skills. In a standard round […]
With so many of us confined to limited movement during the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been touching base (OK touching is a bad word) with colleagues, clients and close friends. The gist of the discussions have to do with “what do we do now?” An old title from my archives came to mind. I thought I’d […]
Having studied Reiki, a Japanese practice, I find myself drawn to the life well lived in that country. Specifically, the episode of the blue zones on netflix focused on the community of women of Japanese women creating community over simple fun. They sing, gossip, drink tea, dance and play games into their 90s. My research […]
“The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a short story written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It is about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of clothes that they say is invisible to those who are unfit for their positions, untrained, or incompetent. In reality, the tailors make no new clothes at all. Instead, they make everyone believe […]
I haven’t felt this good since I was 20-something. There is a long story behind my feeling bad that I’ll share more in depth at the retreat in January. Today, I’d rather share what worked for me in the last few years specifically. The Weekend Within Retreat, in January 2025, is based on the inner […]
Cultivating Executive Presence In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Inga Hebdon, an accomplished executive coach with an ICF PCC credential. The episode delves into the concept of executive presence, exploring its components, the challenges leaders face, and actionable strategies to develop this […]
