• The Power to Choose Joy

    In the past, I was jealous of individuals who seemed to have it all.  They lived their passion.  They were free to travel when they wished.  Everything they did was something they wanted to do.  I would rack my brain as to why these individuals were so lucky.  What did…

  • Connection

    Connection starts with a renewed connection to oneself. For too long we have been a reactionary species. We react out of self-protection or as a response to family or society. Especially in the Western world we have lived most of our lives on conveyor belts following the customs of our…

  • “Overnight” Success

    It seems many business success stories are told the same way.  The story starts at the pivotal point where the right investor, economic issue, resource, or other element pops into place launching a billion dollar business idea.  If I were to share my friend Camilo’s story this way, it would…

  • What is Life Coaching Like?

    The other day I was chatting with two friends.  They both mentioned being asked what life coaching was like.  Neither had an easy time explaining the coaching process.  It got me to wondering how many others are not really sure about the process.  There are many different coaches out there…

  • Italian Perspective

    I was very fortunate to spend two weeks in Italy this April.  Upfront I realized it was not going to be a normal vacation.  My mother is still recovering from her December and subsequent surgeries so every morning my sister and I were to take turns changing her bandages.  After…

  • How Are You?

    I had noticed that we ask the question without thinking, we answer it without thinking, and we don’t usually listen and truly hear to others’ responses. So I decided not to be boring with my response.

  • Life

    Being my own life coach, here are a few takeaways I was given from these two descriptions of the ages of life. Don’t take yourself so seriously. What is important to you right now may be completely meaningless in a few years.

  • Choose Your Own Adventure

    Our culture thrives on negativity, disaster, and fear. It is much easier to fall into that mantra than one of optimism and hope. Look at every juncture of your life. What do you choose to say, do, or believe? What result occurs because of the choice you made? Are you…