I’ve always believed that each and every one of us has something that makes us shine. For many years, my cell phone ringtone was the Earth Wind and Fire song, “Shining Star”. Whenever someone called me, I heard: You’re a shining star, no matter who you are, shining bright to see, what you can truly be. I felt like I was infusing each caller with that special message.
Read MoreHave you ever had a book recommended to you at the exact time in your life when you needed that information? Or, have a solution to a problem come your way magically? I’m always amazed at how perfectly orchestrated life can be.
Since I do consulting work, I often find myself in between jobs. As soon as one assignment ends, the usual question everyone asks me is what I’m going to do next. My answer is always the same — “I’m waiting to see what…
Read MoreAre you thinking about starting a new project, a new business, or even a new life path? Imagine moving halfway across the world to do it.
That’s what Jane Singer did twenty years ago, and she’s still going strong! That is, after learning a bunch of lessons we all need to know.
Read MoreHere’s an excerpt from an interview I did with THE GREAT LEADERS digital magazine on women’s leadership.
“Leadership with passion allows you the freedom of creativity without the burden of logic.”
How do you balance work and life responsibilities?
Read MoreAmid all the fear, hate and unrest we hear about daily in our lives, there is still a lot of good happening in the world. But is anyone telling you about it?
Listen to how Dr. Lynda Ulrich and The Goodness Exchange are changing the narrative of news and making the world, and hence your life, a whole lot better.
Read MoreMost of us spend our entire lives seeking approval and love from people around us like our parents, family, friends or colleagues. I’ve always taught people to look for that love from the inside first in the form of self-love. That way, you have a high enough self-worth that you don’t need to look for love or approval outside of yourself. But, that doesn’t take away the fact that we all want to feel loved,
Read MoreMy first sign of aging came in my early forties when silvery strands of hair on my head started to peek through my dark locks. Nothing a little hair dye couldn’t remedy. But when my vision started to falter in my mid-forties, I got a bit more frustrated. First, because I never needed glasses before. And second, because my eyesight kept getting worse. It started with reading fine print but by the time I turned fifty, everything was blurry –
Read MoreMeet Joanne Persico – mother of two, founder of her own tech company AND breast cancer survivor with a kick-ass attitude!
In 2013, Joanne chose to get a double mastectomy as part of her cancer journey. Her positive, “can-do” perspective on life is inspiring to anyone going through a health challenge.
Read MoreHolidays, birthdays and other milestones are a perfect time to clean out the old and bring in the new on multiple levels – your body, your life, your work. It also begs the question: What are you going to do or be when you grow up? It doesn’t matter how old you are. The question affects people at all stages in life.
Read More“Society defines power by our outer appearances (career, money, title), but a person’s true power lies within. That’s where self-awareness comes in. The modern dilemma, however, is that self-awareness is a quiet, inner journey at a time when we’re mainly focused on our noisy, outer journey.”
Read MoreCan you imagine living through a triple disaster in a foreign country?
My guest, Jayne Nakata, was living in Fukushima, Japan during the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. And, it changed her life forever, giving her the resilience, power and confidence to stay in Japan and rebuild her life with new rules, positivity and commitment.
Read MoreIt’s only noon and I’ve already been happy and sad about at least a dozen things today. On the happy list were my yoga class and a friend’s visit. A bad hair day and my dog throwing up made the sad list. In the big scheme of things, these trivial personal events are not memorable.
Read MoreHow To Live With Joie De Vivre, Even When It Feels Like The Whole World Is Pulling You Down
Interview with Authority Magazine & Debbie Gisonni
Read MoreTune IN and Turn ON your SELF POWER NOW!
Have you ever felt like Wonder Woman one day and completely powerless the next? Or never powerful enough to tackle the crazy twists and turns of life and work?
Especially when things don’t go the way you planned. Sound familiar?
Read More2020 was a year of much loss and change for many of us—lives, jobs, homes, relationships. Challenges in life—whether trivial or tragic, personal or global—are unavoidable and not new to these times…
Read MoreCall it writer’s block or just plain boredom, but for the last month, I spent more time thinking about what to write than writing, which is usually the Universe’s way of telling me to stop trying. It didn’t help that during this time, I also pulled my back out vacuuming. Who does that!? …
Read MoreI've been around dogs since my childhood and have always loved being in the company of our four-legged friends. Our dogs have been a constant source of love and amusement, but even more so, they've taught us a lot about life, love, and happiness.
Read MoreWe all have dreams about what we want in life, particularly pertaining to our career, family, relationships, lifestyle, health, or finances. What happens if you do and say all the right things and your dreams still don’t come true?
Read MoreGot stress? Of course, you do! Everyone experiences stressful moments, days, and even years. Remember 2020? Here are some practical ways to release stress …
Read MoreThere’s an allure to Italian art, music, design, fashion, and food that makes us all want to live La Dolce Vita—the sweet life. That’s a life that revolves around passion, beauty, love, and food for the body and the soul. Here are eleven ways you can enjoy life like an Italian wherever you are:
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