We're All in This Together

The dramatic results of the US Presidential election have left me feeling shocked, sad, scared, angry, and confused.  On this episode, I talk about how we can process this experience in as healthy a way as possible, ways we can show up for ourselves and others, and how we can move forward together in this intense time of emotion and division.  Even though it may not feel like it for many reasons r...

Managing our anxiety is both important and challenging, especially right now.  With so much uncertainty and potential change in the country and the world, as well as the various aspects of our life and work that matter most to us, it is easy to get stuck in fear.  On this episode, I talk about how understandable it is for us to feel anxious, particularly these days.  I then share some specific thi...

Having healthy expectations of ourselves and others is essential for success, but there's a fine line between ambition and rigid demands. On this episode, we explore the paradox of expectations—how goal-setting can both inspire and frustrate. You'll learn four practical actions to manage your expectations in a healthy way, while maintaining flexibility and balance. It's about embracing the journey...

Knowing whether we're sore or hurt is important in various contexts.  Soreness is a natural part of growth and progress, while injury needs to be addressed and intervened with specifically.  Whether it's our physical wellbeing, our mental health, our relationships, our teams, or our businesses, understanding this distinction is essential.  On this episode I talk about why this dynamic is fundament...

Thinking differently is essential for our ability to grow, change, adapt, and connect with all types of people.  However, shifting our perspective in a genuine way can be challenging for number of reasons, especially these days.  On this episode, I discuss some of the reasons that make it hard for us to think differently.  I then share five specific things we can do to change our thoughts and pers...

With all the negativity and meanness in the world right now, being kind is more important than ever.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that get in the way of kindness.  I then share some specific things we can do to be kinder to those around us and to ourselves.  Leading with kindness is one of the best things we can do to enhance our relationships, our teams, and how we operate at...

As we do what we can to accomplish our most important goals, it's easy to get overwhelmed and scared for a variety of reasons.  Our fear often keeps us stuck in procrastination.  On this episode, I talk about some of what gets in our way and how we can specifically let go of perfectionism…thus allowing us to take courageous action, have more freedom, and create the kind of success we truly want.  ...

In the fast-paced world we live and work in these days, it's easy for things to pile up.  As important as decluttering can be, it's often challenging to find the time and create the system to do so on a regular basis.  On this episode, I talk about how decluttering our physical environment is directly connected to our mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as our ability to focus, create, and suc...

Readiness is an important part of life and success, both individually and collectively.  However, when we're attempting to do something big, new, or both, the paradox is that we're usually not quite ready and always ready at the same time.  On this episode I talk about how we often get in our own way with perfectionism, procrastination, and fear.  I then share five specific things we can do to tak...

Being present is a lot easier said than done, especially these days.  On this episode, I talk about some of the many reasons we get distracted, overwhelmed, and stuck in the past or obsessed with the future in today's world.  I then share some specific things we can do to embrace the now, thus allowing us to be present, let go of erroneous stress and worry, and have the kind of presence and impact...

I've always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the saying, "Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good."  However, this is often true.  The tricky thing about good fortune is that we can't control it.  At the same time, very few individuals, teams, or organizations are able to truly be successful without some serendipity playing a role.  On this episode I talk about some of what makes goo...

Creating, leading, and experiencing anything new or different requires us to tap into possibility.  As positive and powerful as possibility can be, it can also be quite scary and vulnerable.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes it challenging.  I then share some specific things we can do to effectively tap into the power of possibility.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book),...

As the saying goes, "the only constant in life is change."  While this is true, change can be tricky to navigate since most of us seek and fear change at the same time.  On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons why navigating change, especially these days, can be challenging.  I then share six specific things we can do to embrace change effectively.   Resources: We're All in This Together...

At work and in life, it's inevitable that we'll face various storms - change, uncertainty, challenge, disappointment, and even chaos.  Our ability to stay calm and grounded in the face of these things is both difficult and essential.  On this episode, I talk about some specific things we can do to stay centered in the midst of the storms we face.  Doing this can allow us to navigate these storms a...

Conflict can be difficult to address and resolve effectively, but doing so is essential to the success of our relationships, families, teams, companies, communities, and more.  On this episode, I talk about some of the main reasons dealing with conflict can be hard.  I then share the two specific ways we can resolve conflict successfully, and offer tips for how to do so.   Resources: We're All in...

A mentor of mine said to me years ago, "There are two things you could do that would dramatically improve the quality of your life…be easy to impress and hard to offend." On this episode, I discuss why this is such sage, albeit challenging, advice. I talk about some of what makes both of these things hard, and offer specific suggestions for how we can live, work, parent, lead, and operate from the...

Many of us, myself included, can be obsessed with action.  And while taking action is essential to so many aspects of success for ourselves and others, we sometimes overlook the importance of allowing.  Being able to pause, step back, and allow things to happen is often fundamental to the manifestation of our biggest goals and dreams, individually and collectively.  On this episode, I talk about w...

In order for us to accomplish or experience what we truly want, personally or professionally, we have to be willing to go for it.  This, however, can be scary and challenging for a whole host of reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of what gets in our way of going after what we want.  I then share some specific things we can do to access courage and boldness…and to go for it effectively. R...

Uncertainty is a fundamental part of work and life, especially these days, yet it can often be scary and upsetting.  The more willing we are to truly embrace uncertainty, the more successful, peaceful, and impactful we can be in all areas of life.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes uncertainty so challenging.  I then share some specific things we can do to effectively embrace it in...

We all deal with challenging people, situations, and circumstances, and sometimes this can be quite difficult.  While it's easy and understandable for these challenges to impact us, we often forget that we're the common denominator in everything we experience.  On this episode, I talk about how we can authentically take ownership and make the necessary changes needed to navigate anything we face....

Setting healthy boundaries is essential for our wellbeing, our relationships, our teams, our families, and more.  However, it can be difficult to do this effectively.  On this episode, I talk about the important distinction between boundaries and requests, address some of the biggest challenges we face in setting healthy boundaries, and share some specific tips to allow us to be more successful in...

Supporting those around us is one of the most important, yet challenging, things for us to do as leaders, parents, co-workers, friends, family members, and human beings.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make providing support difficult.  I then share some specific ideas for how we can support those we work with and live with in an authentic and effective way. Resources: We're...

For us to be inspired, it's essential that we're up to something that truly matters to us.  This can be much easier said than done at times, especially these days.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it challenging for us to be engaged in important things that matter.  I then share what we can do, specifically, to inspire ourselves and others…and make sure we're up to what...

For us to be able to grow, change, and truly succeed, we must have the courage to tell the truth - first to ourselves and then to those around us.  This is much easier said than done.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it hard for us to face and share the truth.  I then talk about why this is essential for us, our relationships, our teams, and any important change or goal...

It takes real courage to step into the "arena" in life.  We understandably get scared of failure, judgment, and rejection.  However, to achieve or experience anything that truly matters to us - personally or professionally - we're required to take some risks and vulnerably put ourselves out there.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this challenging and scary, and I share some specif...