On August 28th, I headed out on a beautiful hike with 3 of my friends/ favorite workout buddies from Orange Theory in honor of Annalisa’s 60 birthday. What was supposed to be a beautiful day honoring our strength, health, and fortitude on a milestone birthday, turned into a terrifying morning. I am eternally grateful to be able to write and share this story. There was a great outcome to the eventful day, and I will be even more fortunate if I can hold onto the acute focus and perspective, I have about life which brings me to write this blog.
Read MoreAs we enter a grey area that is the world in a post-pandemic but not fully recovered, society, it may be difficult for some to even imagine returning to the office. Many have already gotten back to their routine commute, but very few companies are at full capacity in the office, nor may they ever be. The pandemic took so much from us, but, in turn, we learned that it may not be mandatory to go into an office in order to do one’s best work.
Read MoreI just finished watching season 2 of Apple’s Original Show Ted Lasso- watch it if you haven't done so already. Everyone is talking about the amazing lessons in leadership from this incredible show but if you haven't thought about how childhood dynamics play out in the workplace every day, watch this scene and read on.
Read MoreOne of the highlights of my year has been my unique and transformative experience as a guest speaker at The Lodge of Woodloch. It was fabulous to meet many dynamic women, several of whom attended my talks as mother-daughter pairs.
I want to thank Andrea Doyle and other attendees who I have met for their deep engagement and perspectives. Enjoy Andrea’s blog about her ‘SPA therapy’ experience!
Read MoreIn these unprecedented times when we are more or less living in our sweats, for those of us working from home, whether alone or surrounded by family members rather than our colleagues, it is extremely important to find ways to detach and relocate our mind.
Read MoreWe are all willing to make shared sacrifices for the greater good. Quarantining is what we have to do. We are grateful to have our health, some are grateful to still be employed, but it struck me this week as we enter week 5, that many clients are sharing a similar sentiment, the novelty of being home is wearing off
Read MoreIn the midst of graduation season, this can be an eyeopening and transitional time for new graduates and their families.
Read MoreI was so incredibly moved by Gloria: A Life, that it has taken me a few weeks to digest the play and write this blog. I am grateful for the large circle of women in my life and loved sharing the Gloria experience with my long standing Book Group.
Read MoreThe number one piece of advice that successful women give is to find a mentor or coach. A woman once told me she was looking for surrogate parents in all of her jobs while others said that they were looking for someone who could “show me myself” because their mothers only showed them whom she wanted them to be.
Read MoreI have known about this conference for several years. I have been invited several times. I am always too busy to fit the conference on my schedule. I finally attended the Mid-Hudson Association of Women in Higher Education’s annual conference on Friday, October 5.
Read MoreThis Mother’s Day, instead of sending your Mother a Hallmark card and checking her off your to-do list, I invite you to use this holiday as an opportunity to get to know her (and yourself) better.
Read MoreWhat exactly is a warrior? The warrior lifestyle is not only about defending yourself and those you love, it involves integrity, character, and living a life of honor.
Being a true warrior involves balance.
Read MoreMost of us walk into an interview with the idea that there is a gap between our qualifications and the qualifications necessary for the job, whether or not that gap actually exists.
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