Have you ever been in a meeting room and chosen not to speak because you were afraid to do so? Sure you have. What goes through your mind: “Can I say it right? “Will my ideas be rejected?” “Am I good enough to contribute to this discussion?” I’ve been there. And I’ve been in the …
Life has always had its twists and turns. There are few straight lines. Even simplicity has rules, but our instructions are changing – we are in flux again. As we determine what’s next, the previous “practice social distancing” mandate has lessened. A Harvard Business Review article, Make Time for “Me Time”, emphasized that there is …
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Have you ever considered the possibility that you can create as much excitement in your everyday life as you do when you’re planning for, or on a vacation, or some other super fun occasion? Imagine for a minute, you wake up each morning in great anticipation of the day ahead. You look at what’s before …
Connection The one thing many of us have all had is time for some deeper self-reflection. We have communicated and connected within ourselves like never before. We have had kind, hurtful, compassionate, and yes, even heinous thoughts! We have lived in close quarters, even if we live alone. So, my question is: How might you …
Peering into a journal can be like exploring pages of history. Sometimes we are privileged to understand the brilliant thinking of a famous scientist or entrepreneur; other times we inherit stories through the writings of a loved one. I am fortunate to have my mother’s travel journal, which she began in 1962 when we left …
How much do you appreciate the life-changing messages you communicate: those essential messages and values you convey to your families, friends, and co-workers; the ones that reflect how you hold and inspire them to reach their highest capacities? These are the messages those you are privileged to serve will reflect on when they think of …
We get tired of disempowering emotions that make us feel we aren’t ready for what’s before us. At various points in our lives, Nike’s big bold challenge to just do it has been taken up as our rallying cry. Adopting our Wonder Woman pose and stepping out like a Warrior is just the little push …
What are your beliefs and experiences around report cards? The reports many of us received in school; the ones you get at work from your boss; and those your family and friends use to assess who they believe you are, can have lasting impact. We are judged, valued, and devalued throughout our lives. Does it …
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 …
