We're All in This Together

For us to succeed individually and collectively, it's important to be able to put forth the necessary effort and work hard.  However, feeling the pressure and expectation of constantly hustling (i.e. hustle culture) can be incredibly dangerous and damaging.  On this episode I talk about the paradox of this phenomenon, and ways we can be conscious, healthy, and effective in how we work and live. Re...

Some of our emotions are easier for us to feel than others.  We tend to avoid certain feelings, especially the ones that seem hard, scary, and not all that socially acceptable.  However, being able to feel all of our emotions, authentically, is one of the most important and liberating things we can do for ourselves, our relationships, and for our personal and professional wellbeing.  On this episo...

As the saying goes, "the only constant in life is change."  Like most cliches, this one has some real truth to it.  During this back-to-school season, it seems like a lot of us, me included, are navigating some big changes.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make change both exciting and scary, and I share some specific things we can do to navigate change authentically and effe...

In many important areas of our lives and businesses we often want things to be different (i.e. better) than they are.  However, one of the things that gets in our way of creating the kind of changes that we truly want, is our willingness to believe that they can be different in the first place.  On this episode, I talk about the paradoxical nature of change and some specific ways we can allow thin...

Being productive is essential to many important aspects of our lives - both personally and professionally. However, when we overly identify with what we produce, neglect our self-care, and/or have an obsessive need to be productive all the time, it can become toxic.   On this episode , I talk about some of the often-overlooked dark sides of productivity and I share some specific things we can do t...

We live in a world obsessed with blame; constantly focused on who's at fault for the various challenges we face, individually and collectively.  While this makes sense and is understandable for so many reasons, it doesn't serve us and often leads us down an unproductive path.  On this episode, I talk about the disempowering aspects of blame and offer some ideas for how we can shift to responsibili...

There are really only two ways to resolve any conflict or issue we face - deal with it directly, all the way through until it gets worked out…or simply let it go.  Letting things go is such an important and liberating thing to do, yet it can be challenging for us to do so authentically.  On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons it can be difficult to let things go.  I also share some spec...

Tapping into our desires is one of the best things we can do to create our desired reality.  However, for a number of reasons, it can actually be hard to identify and share what we want - both individually and collectively.  On this episode, I address some of what makes desire challenging.  I also share some specific things we can do to tap into the power of our desires to help us create the types...

Being kind to others and to ourselves is one of the best things we can do.  However, for a number of reasons, especially these days, it can be challenging to be kind in an authentic way.  On this episode I talk about some of the things that get in our way of being kind to others and particularly ourselves, and I share some specific ways to utilize the power of kindness in how we lead, parent, and...

Accountability is essential for success and performance - both personally and collectively.  However, many of us have a complicated relationship with it since it can be uncomfortable to hold others accountable and to be held accountable by those around us.  On this episode I talk about some of the challenges we face with this dynamic.  I also share some specific things we can do to hold ourselves...

The world of work continues to change in significant ways.  Our ability to be creative, individually and collectively, is essential to our success.  My guest today, Steven Kowalski, knows this and has been teaching it for decades.  He's the author of Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work. In our conversation we talk about how to embrace our personal creativity and create...

Emotional intelligence is so important to our success and fulfillment in business, relationships, and life.  It's also essential for strong leadership and healthy teams.  However, beyond emotional intelligence is emotional freedom - where we can deeply and freely feel all our emotions with courage, and we give other people permission to do the same.  On this episode, I talk about why this is so im...

The energy, attitude, and perspective we bring to things often has a big impact on the outcome of whatever we're doing, as well as everyone else involved.  However, this can sometimes be hard to quantify and manage for a number of reasons.  On this episode, I talk about the power of our energy and how we can tap into intention and even magic to create what we truly want at work and in life.   Reso...

Inspired by NBA star Steph Curry's brilliant performance against Sacramento, I've been thinking about the importance of operating with joy and perspective.  While it often seems like the circumstances of our work and our life dictate our level of joy and the perspective we take, we actually have much more of a choice than we often realize.  On this episode, I talk about ways for us to operate with...

In our desire to support those around us, we often offer suggestions, advice, and feedback.  And while this can be helpful and necessary at times, what's usually most important, especially these days, is our ability to hold space.  On this episode, I talk about what it means to hold space, why it can be challenging, and some specific ways we can do it effectively for others, as well as for ourselv...

We're encouraged in our society to be strong and confident, and not to be fragile.  While this makes sense, especially in our professional lives, we have someho bought into the erroneous notion that being sensitive is problematic and even weak.  On this episode, I talk about the important distinction between sensitivity and fragility.  I also talk about how important it is for us to embrace our se...

We live in a culture that is obsessed with winning - in business, sports, school, and life.  And while I definitely prefer to win than to lose, there is often a real paradox in our pursuit of success.  When we get so obsessed with the outcome, we can lose perspective and forget what we're truly wanting to accomplish and experience in the process.  On this episode I talk about some of the things th...

Our relationship with ourselves is the most important human relationship we have, yet it tends to be filled with self-criticism, neglect, and lack of kindness.  Being compassionate and loving towards ourselves, while challenging, is foundational in our ability to support, care for, and empower others.  On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons our relationship with ourselves can be difficu...

Inspiration is so important, but it can be elusive, especially with the frenetic pace of work and life these days.  For us to tap into the creativity necessary for our own success and fulfillment and that of our teams, it's essential for us to create the space for inspiration.  On this episode, I talk about why this can be challenging, particularly right now, and some specific ways we can do it, b...

This week marks the third anniversary of when the pandemic took over life as we know it here in the United States.  So much has happened over the past three years…lots of pain, challenge, loss, and disruption.  And at the same time, there has been so much growth and resilience.  On this episode, I talk a bit about what we've been through, where we are now, and how we can move forward in a healthy,...

Albert Einstein famously said, "There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."  I had an experience last week that reminded me of the power of synchronicity.  On this episode, I talk about how prevalent synchronicities are and how important it is for us to tap into them, especially these days. Resources: We're All...

I went to see a powerful one-man show this week in New York called Without You, by Anthony Rapp, the actor who originated the role of Mark in the musical Rent on Broadway.  Anthony shared a moving story in the show about dealing with the loss of his mother and being told that "the only way out is through," regarding his grief journey.  This phrase and concept, while challenging at times, is so imp...

Having a beginner's mind means we look at every situation we're placed in as if it's the first time we're seeing it.  On this episode talk about how this concept is easier said than done, and why it's so important to our growth, wellbeing, and success.  I also share some specific things we can do to cultivate this powerful approach at work and in life. Resources: We're All in This Together (book),...

Work and life are filled with constant changes and challenges, especially these days.  Our ability to navigate through uncertainty and difficulty has a lot to do with our level of success and fulfillment, both personally and collectively.  On this episode, I talk about some of the ways life can throw punches at us, particularly right now.  I also share some specific things we can do to more effect...

As I turn 49 years old this week, I'm thinking a lot about my age and age in general.  While age is just a number, it is a pretty significant one for most of us.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that can make our relationship to our age complicated and challenging, especially in our society.  I also share some things we can do to make peace with ourselves and our age wherever we a...