Inspiration
How to Deal with Conflicting Opinions
“Do you want to know what my husband’s and my biggest fight was?” My friend asked me this the other…
Risk-Taking Guidance
Taking risks can be easier when we have people in our lives that support and encourage us – our SQUAD.
We All Have a 9.11 Story
How did this historic event change your life? It was just past midnight. Roma was driving 95 mph down the…
Embrace Your Back to School Obligations
My husband, Ed, and I made some assumptions when we purchased Morsels Cafe and Bakery two years ago – one…
Sending Your Child Off to College
There are qualities we can lean into to help adjust to major changes in our life.
How to Be More Positive
In an endless effort to juggle work/life responsibilities, I spent last week at Cedar Point. For me, it was more…
Building Your Executive Presence
I once sat in a Board Meeting where the Directors were chatting with each other about their businesses, portfolios, and…
Being Held Accountable
We all want accountability. But what does that look like? No excuses, which can be tough. Everyone has an excuse…
Addressing Burn Out Head On
Are you feeling drained? Like if you hear your boss announce another “new, exciting” initiative you’ll literally scream “Enough with…
The Unintended Consequences of Self Neglect
Stop what you’re doing. I want you to take a good, hard look at yourself: – Where are you?…
Build Your Confidence One Moment at a Time
Building confidence is a never-ending pursuit. In SPARK, my co-authors and I highlighted four key strategies to building unshakeable confidence,…
Please Don’t Thank Me – Connect with My Grief.
When anyone thanks me for their service, I’ve got to admit that I get a little uncomfortable. After all, I…