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Still Flying High
Although my APPO MasterClass 2018 coaching was nearly two weeks ago, the residual joy and thrill are still with me. The leaders of the nearly decade-old organization tasked me with spending two days facilitating a pre-conference intensive that would take 15 of its...
What Wayne Dyer, RuPaul, Oprah and Maya Angelou All Say
Very early on my enlightenment journey I listened to cassette tapes - that'll date my journey for sure! - where Wayne Dyer told a story about 'fan' mail from two particular sources. (Maggie, this one's for you!) One wrote to tell him that he was the biggest phony...
How Much Accountability Do You Need?
For several years now, I've talked to a goal buddy (aka accountability/action partner) 2-3 times per week. Why? you might ask. I've kept a list of the myriad goals I've sought on a folder, then used that document to track those promises, successes and the dates of...
Oh, To Have Nike’s Fan Base!
My wonderful trainer, Kelechi, worked me out this morning. During my quad-strengthening exercise on a machine in my building's gym, he was bent over his iPhone and was tapping. "I'm not using my phone to check messages," he assured me. "I just have to sign in at...
Diamonds in Your Own Backyard
There's a satisfying story, originally created by Russell Conwell, called Acres of Diamonds about a landowner (long story very short) who traveled the world searching for diamonds to create wealth, only to return home broke and broken. Home again, he discovered...
Liz Alpert Fay is Immortalizing Me
It all started nearly two decades ago when I was selected to be a judge at the Westchester Craft Fair. This was nearing the end of my arts career, so we're talking early 2000's. As I walked the show, and this was one of the truly inspiring exhibits, I fell in love...
Be Careful What You Promise
I'm changing banks and was at the new branch office this morning for 90 minutes to open my accounts. Standard. I had allotted plenty of time for this activity. My Financial Services Rep dialed HQ's to get further information. The recorded message that came over the...
One Thing You Can’t Fake
On every application form I send to prospects I ask, Is there one skill or ability you'd like to develop that would take you to the next level? Over 80% of the responses I receive include 'more confidence' which surprises me. The women who choose to work with me...
Having Trouble Filling Your Meetings/Events?
A common challenge my clients face, and I do too, is getting the attention of the public for a webinar, an in-person event or to enroll in ongoing workshops. Not that it was ever easy, but there are more shiny objects calling for our attention today than ever. I...
How I’m Like Gad Elmaleh and How I’m Not
Two weeks ago I'd never heard of Gad Elmaleh (had you?), and now he's a hero of mine. I was introduced to him by Ira Glass, host of This American Life, when his story was in re-run during the holidays originally broadcast in November 2016. I would have missed it...
What’s Your Forcing Mechanism?
One of the most successful businessmen I know shared his secrets with a mastermind group I ran several years ago. He is married to an entrepreneurial friend of mine and had, in their courtship, helped her grow her design business exponentially. I invited him to...
My 1000th Blog!
For months in 2008, my mastermind group encouraged me to start a blog. Let me set the context here in a time where blogs are now everywhere. It would be the equivalent of my saying to you, my audience in 2017, that you should start posting on snapchat. You've heard...
Liz LaForte is the Answer to Your Prayers
You know how hard it is to find an employee or even a subcontractor? It's like dating. You want to be sure it's a good fit, but who wants to spend the time required to make that happen? Or, you need to let go of a working relationship that's not working. How do you...
Elaine Benoit Interviews Maturepreneurs, and I’m One.
Although it released on Wednesday, November 22, my podcast interview with the wonderful Elaine Benoit should not be missed in the pre and post-Thanksgiving busy-ness. She conducts a meaningful dialogue which I hope you'll listen to. It was a total pleasure being...
In the Hands of Sam Chase, Stephen Cope and Maria Sirois at Kripalu
I attended The Heart of Kripalu weekend in the Berkshires last Friday through Sunday and was fortunate to have Sam Chase, Stephen Cope and Maria Sirois share their wisdom. Kripalu has created a program called RISE that helps frontline employees reduce stress and...