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Brilliance Isn’t a Compliment. It’s a Fact.
Let's talk about the word brilliance for a moment, because I think we've done it a disservice. Somewhere along the way, “brilliant” became a word we reserved for the Einsteins and the prodigies, the people whose names end up on plaques. We categorized it “not for...
What If Your Needs Are a Signal, Not an Embarrassment?
Are you a natural born giver? Perhaps you are one of the most generous people in the room, aware of what everyone else needed and making sure they got it. When it comes to yourself, you can't remember the last time you asked yourself the same question.If so, you are...
The Women Who Light the Way
"My mission in life is not to merely survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style." Maya AngelouI just returned from speaking in Dallas at a women's luncheon. I spoke on the Four Pillars of Leadership, one of my...
It’s Not Too Late — It’s Actually Right on Time
We're almost halfway through 2026, and it's time for a real check-in. How are you doing with your purpose? Not your to-do list. Not your revenue goals. Your purpose. The thing that makes your work feel like yours, the thing that gets your juices going.Here's what I...
The Power of Purpose: Focus on What Truly Matters
Here is a concept that will revive Q-1 so you continue to meet your quarterly goals. This idea is game-changing: it is purpose-driven focus. That incredible skill that helps you to zero in on what truly matters, fuel your momentum and still have time to breathe (and...
Knowing Your Purpose
It is February already! Did January fly by for you? Are you perhaps not as far along as you thought you might be when you were carving out your quarterly goals and intentions? Let’s be real—being a business woman or entrepreneur can feel like a rollercoaster. Some...
New Year’s Resolutions or Something else?
New Year’s Resolutions or Something else? That is the question! How many of you make resolutions before the beginning of the new year? I was a big fan of resolutions in my younger years, I thought they would spur me on and support me to attain my goals. Honestly, I...
Peace begins with you!
“Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson I view peace as a state of tranquility, calm or stillness. It is an inner contentment and alignment within ourselves, it is something that we work on daily! It is not the absence of challenges, rather it...
Your Personal Power
How do you access your personal power in a life changing manner? I was drawn to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment in 2005. I loved how it focused on what is RIGHT with people instead of mirroring our inners critic (aka Mind Monkeys) who are so quick to remind us...
The Kindness Challenge
I recently finished a 10-day retreat. The first 5 days were spent writing for an hour or two each day. The last 5 days were attending a “silent” retreat on Zoom where we meditated throughout the day. We unplugged from social media, conversation, music, reading…...