I read an article several months ago by Gina Pell of The What. In it she coined a new phrase to describe a virtually indescribable…
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Wide Open Spaces and Re-Invention
One of the constant themes in my life is re-invention. Seven careers, dozens of jobs, two degrees 26 years apart, it goes on and on….
How to take the terror out of surrender
I hate the idea of needing to surrender. And that hatred has caused me a world of problems. For me, surrendering is loaded with negative…
Pronoia: The Ultimate Radical Concept
In his book Pronoia, the Antidote to Paranoia: How the World is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings, Rob Brezsny explains how the Universe is…
This just slapped me in the face! Sales? Me?
“I am in sales. What? Me? Sales? Noooo! That’s my dad; that’s my husband, that’s not me! I’m not in sales. Well, Becky, yes you…
How to jump the gap between crazy perception and awesome reality!
In my coaching I find a constant disconnect between clients’ perceptions of what work opportunities exist for them and what’s really out there. It’s easy…
Don’t let perfection stifle your potential!
Perfection is my enemy. A former client posted this song lyric on Facebook along with the comment that it slapped her in the face. Yep….
Fear You’ve Already Missed Out? Not So Fast!
As a career coach, I hear these expressions of fear all the time – “Can I really start over in a new career at this…
Since the House is on Fire…
Since it’s the holiday season, I thought I’d write a quick post sharing one of my favorite quotes. “Since the house is on fire, let us…
How to Relinquish the Silly Idea that We’re In Control
Do you ever wonder who or what is in control of your life? Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you were…