We all want to be liked; it is truly a fundamental aspect of human nature. The need to be liked is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and social psychology. But why do we crave approval from others? Why do we need social acceptance? Social connection is one of the biggest reasons since we [...]
I have been known to say to someone that your "actions speak louder than words.” I had a friend say congratulations to me about something big that was happening to me…but I could tell they didn’t really mean it, both in the tone in which they said it and what came later in their [...]
Last week, I touched on the topic of authenticity, and if you know me, you know I could go on about it! Have you ever noticed a friend acting differently when their significant other is around? I've encountered many such situations, and my husband and I often joke about how we remain the same, [...]
I'm excited to kick off this new series on "Women Supporting Women," which holds a special significance for me due to some personal experiences over the past year. There are moments when we must part ways with groups or individuals, especially when we feel our authenticity isn't being acknowledged. After fulfilling my responsibilities, I [...]
Instead of a newsletter, last week I put a poll out on LinkedIn about “Women Supporting Women” and would like to share the results. The question was: While we value honest voices, being truly authentic – sharing what we genuinely think and feel – can sometimes create tension, especially when others may not be [...]
Do you know what you want? Have you really thought about it? The more specific you are with what you want, that career goal, that financial plan, or the energy you want in your relationship, the more easily things align in your favor. I think that there are many reasons to be clear in [...]
Last week I talked about breast cancer and how it changed me. I talked about support, but I want to spend more time this week talking about supporting each other. Whether you are currently undergoing a breast cancer journey or another type of journey (health, family or anything), having a support system is key. [...]
Over the past several years, I have been very open about my breast cancer journey in 2015. I can’t believe that it has been over 10 years since I experienced this “blip on my radar”. But it is way more than a “blip on my radar” and instead is something that has profoundly changed [...]
Peter and I are about to celebrate our anniversary. Whenever I get to another anniversary, I am always thankful but more than that, I think about how lucky we are to have each other. But having been married for 39 years this year, I also think about all the hard work it took to [...]
So last week we talked about taking the time to plan and reflect at least quarterly. So let’s talk about some of the other things that we should consider and update as we plan our success in life! First, what are your dreams? Do you have personal dreams? Write them down including both personal [...]
We are getting close to the end of the quarter and then just have one more quarter in 2025, so let’s take a review of our planning. First of all, do you plan? Do you plan what you want to accomplish on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis? Or do you just [...]
“The bloom may be brief, but the memory of its beauty will last a lifetime.” – Doe Zantamata I love flowers…every kind of flower in bloom makes me happy. So how is our life like a flower blooming? To me that blooming flower symbolizes growth, beauty and resilience. When a flower blooms it represents [...]
Last week we talked about climbing the mountain but what about that fire? Why do you always feel like you are putting out a fire? Is that part of your fight or flight response? And more importantly how do we break out of the constant crisis mode? Why do we have a to-do list [...]
Did you ever feel like you were continually climbing a mountain? That your life has challenges and obstacles and you can never reach the peak of that mountain? How do you get there? Of course, we must talk about the perseverance and resilience that you need to overcome to make it to the top [...]
During this year’s #SWAYLIVE, there were a lot of speakers that had a LOT of amazing quotes. Quotes to bring home their message and really make you think. Below are some of my favorites, which one(s) resonate with you? Or do you have another that you love? The only way to manage change is [...]
For the 3rd year in a row, my friend Sheri Fitts has run an amazing event (I can’t even call it a conference) and I have been lucky enough to attend all three. SWAY is different and is truly a connection to your brand! If you read some of what Sheri writes, she feels [...]
