Seeker, seek thyself
Sudden anger, lingering frustration, resentment that sends you muttering under your breath, the deep ache of longing, bouts of sadness, that familiar trapped feeling of [...]
September 2012
July 2012
What if you could be HAPPY?
I was very inspired by the "Happy Secret to Better Work" TED Talk by psychologist Shawn Achor! In his funny and energetic talk he points [...]
Focus on the 1/2 full!
Take a moment right now and ask yourself this question: "What kind of thoughts have I had today?" Have your thoughts been sprinkled with gratitude, [...]
June 2012
You are ENOUGH!
One theme I hear regularly in coaching sessions with women is "I just don't feel like I am (fill in the blank) enough..." I sit [...]
May 2012
Can I have this dance?
I have been thinking a lot this week about the dualities that we experience in our human lives. New clients often come to coaching with [...]
March 2012
2012 Portland Mama Makeover
I am delighted to be participating in the 2012 Portland Mama Makeover! This will be my third year as the Life Coach for the winning [...]
January 2012
Change takes COURAGE!
It has been my privilege over the last six years to partner with remarkable women (and sometimes men and couples) in realizing more joy and [...]
Happy New Year!
To begin 2012, I have a simple question for you: Who do you want to be this year? You, like everyone else I [...]
October 2011
Happiness is not happenstance
People often come to life coaching wanting to change the circumstances of their lives: they want a more fulfilling job, better communication in [...]
May 2011
Self-compassion is a key to happiness
In my life coaching work with women, I am regularly faced with the honor and challenge of helping clients mitigate the negative impacts [...]