Over the past several decades, a growing number of authors have given various names to the profound changes occurring in our world. There has been a consistent movement toward transformative change, which clearly points to a paradigm shift. I believe we all feel it, whether we recognize it or not. It’s having a seismic effect …
April was Financial Literacy month in the United States. There are many studies and statistics about where we stand with our money – you’ve seen many of them and know it isn’t good news. Let me share just a few stats from an ELLEVEST Team article, 60+ Stats About Women and Money: Women hold 71% …
Remember the days when we defined everything related to business and work in purely academic terms? Sure you do. Who isn’t disenchanted with data-filled reports that are impressive but fail to touch the strings that create the music? Today, heart-based language – for example, consciousness, mindfulness and self-awareness – has been added to the mix …
It’s not a big secret, everyone has experienced self-doubt. It manifests itself in different ways for each of us. If we’re honest with ourselves, we recognize it for what it is. Some of us are willing to share what it means to us, some of us allow it to stir deeply, but don’t want it …
The challenge of employees and team members feeling under-valued is a huge problem that seeps into all work environments. I have listened to and worked with executive women in a top international corporation abroad; U.S. Government workers and trainers, nationally and internationally; non-profits and law firms — and I hear this exact same concern. In …
Over the past two weeks, we’ve contemplated a lot around what it means to be resilient, especially for women. Attending and presenting at the 12th Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference, (WLEC2021) also gave me another full panoramic view of what this means for global women from all walks of life. Resilience is a vast concept …
As we look back over this past year, we have had to redefine or reconfigure just about everything. Because of the upheavals, we are speaking more about well-being than ever before. There are extra layers of concern around well-being that, for many, has already been front and center. It doesn’t matter how you are described …
I’m sure millions have read books on this topic – who doesn’t want to know how to get what they want, persuade, and influence others? From the mouth of a child here’s a powerful example of influence. Are you ready? I recently heard a little boy string together a rather odd grouping of words: “Apple, …
There’s nothing like designing a personalized, effective map to show you the way forward each and every day. We invite you to join powerful, determined and like-spirited women leaders as we define a crystal-clear picture of who we are, how we create the best work-life choices for ourselves and what determined action steps we take …
I have a dream that one day we will be brave and bold enough to face the answer to the question: Who are we? If we don’t uncover all our wounded places, how do we confront the damage? So, to acknowledge we are the good, the bad and the ugly, is to admit that, collectively, …
The words “Now is the time” are an immediate reminder that there is no better time than the moments before you to make a choice or decision and then begin taking action. Internal and external actions are both important – one is related to the commitment to be and the other, the commitment to do. …
The Oneness Family School community has many beautiful and meaningful traditions. They celebrate “The Festival of Lights — to honor the light and essence of spiritual paths throughout the ages.” In past years, they have taken students on field trips to churches, synagogues, temples and other sacred places during this season. One of the many …
Falling into the warm and waiting arms of mediocrity may be more tempting than taking a stand. I searched for the perfect quote to highlight this blog. I found it. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone – Herbs, Health, Happiness. In the workplace, easier said than done. At …
Ocean waves have a very special connection with time and the present moment. Like breathing, the waves inhale and exhale out from whence they came. That particular moment is gone. Never to return. No other moment will ever be the same again. The phrase “be in the present moment” is a popular, yet challenging directive …
I watched how naturally the wind blew the grasses – they bent based upon a timing that was directed by the wind. I got the sense that the grasses were blowing with the wind, rather than in the wind. The former felt like more control (even if it wasn’t) and the latter idea suggested the …
This video snippet represents the adventurous journey of gratitude and deep admiration I have for the women I’m privileged to serve around the world. Thank you to each of you for helping me to fulfill one of my life missions … may our paths cross many times. A special thank you to Tomorrow People Organization …
As Nina Simone soulfully sang “everything must change, nothing stays the same, everyone will change no one, no one stays the same …” Caterpillars naturally remind us of what’s next – an intricate, miraculously natural process of change and transformation. “To become a butterfly, a caterpillar first digests itself. But certain groups of cells survive, …
Mother Francis Michael taught me how to play tennis, and field hockey too. She was tall, had an imposing frame and a booming voice. I was 13 years old, attending boarding school at Loreto Convent in Eldoret, Kenya. We played on red dirt and I loved both games. One thing for sure, along with other …
The East African coast of Zanzibar is graced by a warm and inviting Indian Ocean. I remember an unexpected surprise at one of our Love Is A Mountain Safari Retreats: The resort was beautifully situated above sea level …but, during high tides, we had to go down the steps as seen in the photo above …
R eal, fierce, and bold … determined to “get it right” and “keep it tight” U niquely equipped to stand alone, small, yet tall and strong. T hey call you an icon, the Notorious RBG, and a great diva too H ow regally you stood for “real change, enduring change” B ecause you cared enough, …
