What’s on Your Bucket List?

What’s on Your Bucket List?

Last week I asked you to think about your core values, which can provide a framework for creating your long-term vision of the future you desire.  This week let’s take another step towards building your vision.  When I work with coaching clients, I give them a packet...
What Are Your Core Values?

What Are Your Core Values?

Why am I asking you about your core values?  Your core values highlight what you stand for and guide your decisions, behaviors, and actions.  They help to identify what’s most important to you.  If you know what you value, you can intentionally live in alignment with...
Build Resilience by Tapping into Your Inner Optimist

Build Resilience by Tapping into Your Inner Optimist

Throughout July, I’ve been focusing on sharing techniques with you for building resilience. It’s all about approaching challenges with a positive attitude and growth mindset.  Here’s another exercise for you to try. Take a “seat” in the pessimistic mindset chair....
Build Resilience with Inspirational Mentors

Build Resilience with Inspirational Mentors

I had the good fortune of working for a fantastic boss who was also my coach and mentor.  I admired her ability to look for the positive in every situation and approach obstacles as opportunities to learn.  Even though we have not worked together for about eight...
Build Resilience with Reflections on Past Successes

Build Resilience with Reflections on Past Successes

Simply put, resilience is the ability to adapt to change.  And we have certainly been going through a lot of change in 2020!  How are you adapting?  For me, the answer to that question varies every day. So how do we strengthen our ability to adapt, especially on those...
Build Resilience with “Joy Triggers”

Build Resilience with “Joy Triggers”

I don’t know about you, but 2020 has been an emotional rollercoaster for me. In my most recent rollercoaster, I went from the “high” of enjoying spending time with family on July 4th, and then came barreling down to a “low” with the cumulative effect of not being able...