Category Archives: General

Forget the Bill of Rights. We need this instead.

I once heard political comedian Bill Maher quip “We have the Bill of Rights.  What we need is a Bill of Responsibilities.” I never forgot that statement because many people from a young age want freedom and come to expect … Continue reading

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Do you need to get your mojo back?

Last week, I had the rare privilege of meeting a World-renowned speaker, writer and coach.  Marshall Goldsmith (http://www.marshallgoldsmith.com) was at the Rochester Institute of Technology to present at a Women’s Conference and I attended his keynote address. Of all the … Continue reading

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How do you tolerate it?

In the coaching work I do, I often encounter people who are dealing with very challenging circumstances. Whether it be someone in a loveless marriage or an employee coping with an abusive boss, I’m looked to for answers. I find … Continue reading

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What I know for sure…because of Oprah – Part 2

Last time, I wrote about the impact that Oprah and her show had on me.  Since I couldn’t fit all the life lessons I’ve taken from her into one article, here is the second part. 5)    There is no reward/punishment … Continue reading

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What I know for sure because of Oprah

This past week brought the end of an era.  (“Era” being described as a significant period of time marked by a distinctive character or event.) The “Oprah Show” ended after 25 years on the air.  Even though I was an … Continue reading

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A hidden key to success

A month ago when Chris and I were in Vegas, we met this couple at our training event.  They had just signed up to do work with the same coaches we work with so we were looking forward to getting … Continue reading

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The need to be perfect

As we coach more and more women in our business, I am seeing more and more “perfectionism” holding them hostage.  The need to do things perfectly – and the subsequent desire to beat yourself up mentally when you don’t – … Continue reading

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Full of Grace

Since this weekend is Mother’s Day, I wanted to pay tribute to my mother and all the mothers who do a great job at what I consider the “hardest job in the World.”  While my mother, Grace, and I are … Continue reading

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The difference a mom makes!

Last year, I had the privilege of interviewing Seniors at an inner-city high school. This was considered an “exit interview” process and the intention was to find out a little about their high school experience, their future plans, as well … Continue reading

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Are you in a toxic relationship?

Sometimes we hear about someone’s behavior in a relationship and it’s easy to label it as “abusive”.  Physical abuse and verbal abuse (including rants, swearing, insults) are simple to spot.  But sometimes there is behavior that doesn’t feel right but … Continue reading

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