After stepping on the scale last week, which I usually avoid, I was caught a little off guard. My pants were getting a little snug, but...

Let’s face it—trust and transparency aren’t just buzzwords anymore. They’re the lifeblood of any thriving organization, and they ring...

Welcome Back and Happy New Year! After the first few days of almost two weeks off, I found myself wondering what the heck to do with...

A Guide for Leaders to Inspire Growth and Resilience As the calendar turns to a new year, we’re presented with a valuable opportunity:...

The phrase “If you fail to plan, plan to fail” has to be one of my least favorite sayings of all time. Yeah, great idea: Let’s start a...

Why is it that we tend to prioritize our exercise, our eating habits, our skincare routines, etc, but not really our sleep? It is just as...

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...

The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet, for many, it feels like a whirlwind of stress,...

Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...

One of my favorite quotes of all time is from an “old” movie (not really that old by my standards) called the Shawshank Redemption. One...

Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...

Leaders walk a fine line between authority and accessibility. How close is too close? Can we be friends? Do I need to put up a wall...

I have a big case of the “What If-s” right now.  October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I love Halloween, I love fall (where...

I am not feeling like myself. I can usually sense when anxiety has it’s grip on me, well ahead of it getting out of control. But lately,...

Last weekend, I decided to climb up into the dusty attic to take stock of my holiday decorations. It’s Halloween time and while this is...

Let’s be real. We are all carrying some kind of bias, whether it has been unconsciously taught to us, or we have developed it through...

The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects the gut and the brain. It plays a key role in determining mental health.

Have you ever noticed your kids or your spouse - or, ahem, yourself - having a “moment” after school or work? As in, a meltdown moment?...

Happiness? Or Success? It seems we may have been led to believe that with success comes happiness. But I believe we may have gotten it...

As I wrapped up a workshop today, I was reminded just how many of us are burning the candle at both ends. From work responsibilities,...