DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS ARE A NECESSARY PART OF LIFE I need to talk to you about something. One of my friends recently interrupted a conversation with those powerful words. As she continued to speak, I felt the moment change into a long instant of mixed emotions. A feeling of dread and…

Many people don’t have a strong sense of inner trust. There are many reasons to question the entire idea of trust. People lie, institutions mislead, and many ideas we thought we could depend on have been questioned. …

What do you dream about when you are alone at night? Do you imagine yourself quitting your job and opening your own business? Perhaps you dream of making your current business bigger and more profitable, becoming a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or joining a non-profit to transform the…

THAT’S TOO RISKY FOR ME… Have you ever held back from doing something because it was too risky? We probably all have at one time or another. Taking a chance usually means there is something to lose, and people shy away from losing. Let’s face it, no one wants to lose. …

Do you ever feel like you SHOULD feel gratitude but just can’t seem to generate the feeling? Spending time with my family over the holidays gave me an opportunity to contemplate gratitude. Of course I am happy and grateful to be spending time with the people I love the most…

When was the last time you said “I want…?” I’m not talking about wanting another cup of coffee or a new pair of shoes, I’m talking about wanting something bigger and better in your life. When was the last time you said “I want a bigger house”, or “I want…

Have you ever felt there was no way you could ever forgive someone? Forgiving someone after they have hurt you can be one of the most challenging undertakings of a human being. Hurt feelings are complicated and can be so strong that they seem to hijack us and take away…

What if you could handle life’s ups and downs with ease? What if you could manage your emotions without having to fight them? This is where Emotional Intelligence (EQ) comes in and growing our EQ has the potential to dramatically improve our lives. What is emotional intelligence anyway? We all…

How many times have you heard yourself say “I’m not very good at ….”? As you said this statement out loud, were you aware of a low energy sinking feeling of self-doubt and fear inside your body? Many women walk around with a constant inner feeling and belief that they…