Mar 30, 2022 | Navigating Change, Travel
As a nomad, I’ve explored 6 continents and my favorite country is Iceland, by a mile. I’m also pretty sure that Iceland saved my life. ~~~~~ “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”Martin Buber When I arrived in Reykjavik, I was...
Mar 9, 2022 | Happiness, Navigating Change
The tagline for my favorite toy – ‘Weebles Wobble but They Don’t Fall Down’ – sums up my fancy psychological model of resilience and mental health. Weebles are shaped like humans but sport rounded bottoms rather than legs. They’re constructed to wobble when buffeted...
Oct 20, 2021 | Community, Navigating Change, Writing
I’m in the midst of a weeks-long dance with intruders. On a daily basis, spiders parachute down to my penthouse balcony and weave their intricate webs along the railing. Unwilling to kill them, I greet them every morning, destroy their delicate homes and pray that...
Oct 13, 2021 | Community, Navigating Change, Writing
Newsflash: “Change Sucks,” says the founder of ‘Strategies for Change’ As a psychologist, business coach, and assistant professor, all of my work is focused on strategic change. I live, breathe, and sleep it. But I have a confession to make… I...
Oct 13, 2021 | Career, Navigating Change, Purpose
I wish I could abolish the F-word – ‘failure,’ that is. It’s the most vulgar word in our vocabulary – a term with the power to dampen down our creativity, our passion, and our soul. Fear of failure prevents us from fully embracing life. Perhaps you recognize...
Oct 13, 2021 | Career, Navigating Change
It was a typical day in The Valley – sunny, pleasantly warm, the scent of spring hibiscus in the air, and the vibrations of performance anxiety wafting from my pores. This was the biggest moment of my career – the moment I’d been planning for, preparing for, praying...
