You never heard from me last week because I had a bad case of the Don’t-Want-Tos. What I didn’t want to do was create, add my voice, be generous, walk my talk, triumph over failure, be passionate, be remarkable, express myself, show up, lead a tribe, collaborate, live...
Suits is my all time favourite television show. It’s complex, sophisticated and funny. The characters draw you in to the high stakes world of corporate litigation, making them highly believable, albeit in highly unbelievable situations. But more to the point, Suits...
There’s a new buzzword in town. It’s called grit. You may have heard of it. According to the research, people who are bright, talented and kind and come from stable, loving homes don’t succeed if they haven’t been taught the teeth-clenching capacity for hard work,...
She’s pulled higher and higher into the air, the only thing supporting her, a firm grip on the rope. We look up, mesmerized, enthralled. Then she starts to swing. Back. And forth. Back. And forth. Higher and higher until with each swing her head is horizontal to her...
Did you know that the barrier to moving ahead in your career exists only in your mind? Me neither. According to the experts, all you need to do to establish yourself as the leader in your field are these 6 things (in a little over 100 words): Don’t fix anything. You...
I watch women pushing their limits, afraid if they slow down everything will fall apart. I watch women struggling to cope with mothers and mothering, feeling guilt-ridden because they don’t have better relationships with either or both. I watch women fall out of love...
What if you spend your days wondering what your life could be like? What if you fantasize about career fulfillment, financial reward or social recognition? Or, what if every day you just keep doing what you’ve always done? What if, in a way, you’re a little numb, and...
By now you’ll have discovered that being good at your work isn’t enough to lead a happy, fulfilling life. Ironic isn’t it, when we’ve been told that as an entrepreneur that’s the most important thing we can do. I’m reminded of a quote I once read that said “who you...
If you’ve been following my work for a while you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of authenticity. I really believe that we can do more and be more if we embrace all that we are. In contrast, if we play small so that we can be accepted, then we’re just accepting mediocrity...
January 1st 2015. Write New Year’s resolutions. Tick. February 1st. Forget New Year’s resolutions. Tick. This time of year is all about setting goals. Unfortunately for most of us that means recycling the same ones we had last year, leaving us feeling inspired...
