May 25, 2022 | Community, Gratitude, Meditation, Navigating Change, Psychedelics
Over the years, I’ve attended so many meditation retreats, I’ve lost count. But I’ll never forget the one from which I just returned – the most moving and meaningful of my life. The fact that this was so impactful is striking. I spend a lot of time decrying the...
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...
