When it comes to goal setting, how you finish is as important as how you begin. It’s just after 4pm; I’m looking out my window. It’s already dark, it’s raining and many of the leaves have fallen. I can’t believe we are well into November. Less than two months left and 2017 will be over. This … [Read more...] about Finish the Year on a High Note
Ice cream and a valuable business lesson
I visited my mom this past weekend. To celebrate National Chocolate Day (it was Saturday; did you celebrate?) we went to Ice and Vice, a gourmet ice cream shop, with the intention of getting chocolate ice cream. Instead, we received a valuable business lesson. There were about five people waiting … [Read more...] about Ice cream and a valuable business lesson
Things Change
I took advantage of the beautiful weather this past week and took Dani for a walk in the woods. There were leaves all over the ground, and even though I walk there often, I had to pay attention to make sure I stayed on the trail. It made me realize that we often go into situations thinking they will … [Read more...] about Things Change
A Story Always Trumps Details
Stories sell, details don't. I’m not a big drinker. I’ll have an occasional glass of wine or beer. Sometimes I’ll even have a mixed drink. I don’t like whiskey but my husband, Paul, does. So, it seemed natural to pay a visit to the Stranahan’s Distillery when we found ourselves in Denver, … [Read more...] about A Story Always Trumps Details
Focus on Where You’re Going – Not Where You Are
As a personal business coach I regularly learn from, and coach from, lessons learned from everyday living. It's important to focus on where you hope to go, rather than where you happen to be in the moment. Like this lesson, learned today... It was a chilly morning and I headed out for a walk. As … [Read more...] about Focus on Where You’re Going – Not Where You Are
I walked out of the restaurant. Here’s why….
I got home from Canada on Monday, drove to Vermont on Friday, returned on Saturday. Then, I flew to Phoenix on Sunday for a meeting on Monday, and returned home late last night. It feels good to be home. I only have one more trip on the calendar in the foreseeable future – I’ll be spending a week in … [Read more...] about I walked out of the restaurant. Here’s why….