The remarkable Paula Harris had an idea for a retreat, then made it happen. That sentence does not reveal the 10,784 decision points between conception and reality. One of those fortunate decisions was her hiring me along the way. I returned to NYC in the Quiet Car...
From the moment I heard an essay comparing life to a series of trapeze swings, I've held onto that metaphor. In November, I'll be co-leading a retreat with my colleague (and workshop mentor...) Ken Nelson dealing specifically with that topic. Paula Harris, who...
One of the exercises Ken Nelson and I will take the retreat group through during Grand Renewal is an improv experience based on real life. In essence, it's an opportunity to look at a scenario you've experienced through a distant lens. It's tricky to describe, but...
Every few weeks I'm asked, "Do you work with men?" To which I reply, "No, I lead remarkable women to uncommon success," my tagline and mantra. Serving just half the population has been enough of a marketplace for me throughout my coaching career. I've had a handful...
If I had any doubt as to why I had selected Ken Nelson to co-lead a retreat with me this November, he quickly and naturally provided a perfect reminder. "Would you like to have a cup of tea, sit outside, and get settled before we begin the planning?" he asked when...
At one of my first EWN luncheons ever I sat next to a self-employed career counselor who told me that every six weeks she took a week off from her very intense schedule. Since she was her own boss and was responsible for her calendar, it made sense that she could...
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