Are you inundated with emails? So much so that you, and people in your workplace, start a conversation with how many unread emails you have in your inbox?

What do you do when the meeting, trip, project doesn’t go as you had planned?

What have you done lately – in your work, life, and with yourself – where you can declare victory? It seems to be tough for many of us to celebrate our successes.

Have you ever wondered why you do things the way you do them? How is it that habit began and continued?

What do you want in a career? I work with clients who are just entering the job market while others are transitioning to higher levels of responsibility.

Have you ever felt suppressed? Why do you think that happened?

Have you ever felt suppressed? Why do you think that happened?

In early January, in an effort to regain my health routine (that had lapsed a bit during the holidays – I’m sure that didn’t happen to you?!), I went out for a run. I wasn’t in the mood and somewhat distracted.

Words are powerful! They have multiple meanings and cause a variety of reactions. Sometimes there are phrases that we commonly use and when they are teased apart you wonder…hmmm?

Words are powerful! They have multiple meanings and cause a variety of reactions. Sometimes there are phrases that we commonly use and when they are teased apart you wonder…hmmm?

You’re probably thinking – what is that? And, maybe you’re even replying, “I don’t have one of those.” Whether we like it or not, know it or not, we all have them. Our invisible backpacks have different shapes, sizes, forms, and colors. And, they come with us when we walk into a group or room.

Have you ever wondered how people in your organization see you? If not, really?! If so, did it look something like one of these scenarios?

I hear it often. “I’m overwhelmed!” “I have so much to do.” “I’m so busy I can’t find enough time to get all of the things done that I need to do.”

When I was a professor, I loved watching the light bulbs go on with the students as new information fascinated and motivated them to know and learn more. It was one of the great gifts of teaching.