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How to Realize a Vision When the “Technology” Is Not Available
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” — Bruce Lee Big things happen in small steps, just like the proverbial ‘Journey of 1,000 […]
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How to Reap the Benefits of Post Traumatic Growth
Not all endings and beginnings are created equal. As I have navigated my own personal and professional transitions while supporting others with my 4-Step Honorable Closure Process, I have [...]
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How to Retrain Your Brain to Be Happy
Last week I had one of THOSE days. I suspect this happens to you too. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, aware of a low level […]
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How a Successful Executive Can Build Capacity for Big Change
Beth is a petite blond, her delicate features accentuated by an uber short Michelle Williams hairstyle. Her shoulders are slumped under a green cashmere sweater that matches her eyes. Her […]
In Gratitude, Honorable Closure (HC), Letting Go, Personal Transitions, Reclaiming Joy, Resolving Regrets
Posted Cherish the Struggle
Lizzy oversees corporate communications for a nationally known software developer. Over a five-year period, while maintaining her significant work responsibilities, Lizzy had four miscarriages. [...]
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Willingness to Forgive is Divine
Earlier this week I had an argument with my friend. The contentious issue (I think my friend would agree) was not super-serious. It centered around our holiday plans. But, such […]
In For Leaders, Honorable Closure (HC), Letting Go, Reclaiming Joy, Resolving Regrets, Sorry/Not Sorry
Posted Woulda Shoulda #3: Bringing It Home
Honorable Closure requires a certain amount of rigor. One has to be willing to go the distance in order to resolve regrets and move forward into the future on a […]
Woulda Shoulda #2: How to Resolve Lingering Regrets
Woulda Shoulda #2: How to Resolve Lingering Regrets “Make the most of your regrets. To regret deeply is to live afresh.” —Thoreau In our second meeting, I took Shannon through […]
Woulda Shoulda #1: When Things Get Harsh – Tend to the Ouch
From a noisy street corner in Manhattan, a CEO drops the hammer while elevating his voice to be heard: “I’ve consulted with my team. No one is happy and I’ve […]
Can You Have Closure with Cancer?
“How can you have Honorable Closure with breast cancer?” asked the retired surgeon sitting next to me on a recent flight to the East Coast. “My wife was treated five […]