Burnout Is Real. Take Time to Recharge.
The emotional heaviness of the past three months got to me and at the beginning of June. I had nothing left to give. Didn’t write a newsletter or publish…
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Listening & Empathy to Create Positive Change
Today I write with a heavy heart, full mind and jumbled words. On Monday I spoke to my friend K. She is a black woman living a middle-class life…
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What Will Replace the Handshake?
I have a lot of great childhood memories. One that really sticks in my mind? Learning how to shake hands. Uncle Craig, my mother’s youngest brother, would line up…
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Are You Putting Good Karma into the World?
Last week, I took an online yoga class on Facebook through Burning Wheel Yoga (located in Medfield, MA. I’ve never been to their studio and am enjoying their online…
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The Elevator Speech: Myths and Mistakes
Well, I ventured into the land of Facebook live and I may never go back! Beth Knaus of That’s A Spade copywriting services and I recently spoke about the…
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Emotional Awareness: Your Feelings Are Valid
Emotional awareness is not only vital during a global pandemic but anytime you feel uneasy or unsettled. (i.e., like a meeting, pitch or client conversation.) To name and acknowledge your…
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Grieving the Loss of In Person Interactions
Grief. It’s a word that I’ve seen referenced over and over on social media sites, podcasts and articles. Have you seen it, too? Experts talking about our “collective” grief over…
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Stay Connected Virtually: 5 Lessons Learned
I’ve had more Zoom video calls in the last two weeks than I’ve ever had before. Everyone, it seems, wants to stay connected virtually. And I know I’m not…
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Managing Stress and Change
How are you holding up this week? Me? I’m living in confusion and questions: How bad is this coronavirus? (I know, it’s bad) Why haven’t they locked us down?…
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Making Decisions Based on Values Not Fear
Fear & Courage Anger & Love These are the dances I’ve danced most of my life and they are now heightened. Tough to navigate for a brain that craves…
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