Tools & Resources

Yesterday my client, Steve, asked for guidance to personalize the annual performance reviews for his five direct reports. He thinks the corporate process is sterile and wants to get across […]

“I have no idea what I want to do next.” I’m having coffee with my friend, Susan. You wouldn’t know from her expressive brown eyes, quick smile and warm nature […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s no fun to receive criticism, but if you’re up to anything worthwhile it’s bound to happen. Aristotle said,  “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”   Criticism […]

“I just wish I knew how this was all going to shake out.”  After weeks of deliberation my client, Susan, has accepted a new job in her firm reporting directly […]

My heart skipped a beat when she said, “My apartment gets so quiet at times. That’s the hardest part.” Susan came to see me six months after ending a 15-year […]

“He who sings scares away his woes.” – Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist The fourth step in Honorable Closure is to Reclaim Joy by Inventing Your Next Story. One of […]

Wisdom cultures have long acknowledged the value of bringing Honorable Closure to endings, believing it paves the way for greater blessings. Why? Reflecting upon and articulating our experience [...]