• Happy New Year! 2010 not only ushers in a new year, it is also the beginning of a new decade. 2009 was a rough year for many people and several clients and friends shared with me their relief that it is over. From economic hardship to illness and relationship challenges, some folks were put through the wringer. [...]

  • As a personal coach for women, I often have clients arrive in my office when they are ready for change. Usually the impetus for change comes from frustration with a relationship, job situation or health challenge. As humans, we often look outside of ourselves for answers. We think if we can just get our partners to act [...]

  • I see it every week: A woman comes into my office with a vague sense of discontent. Her life is going fairly well but something is... missing. She considers changing careers, worries about the longevity of her intimate relationship and is struggling to take better care of herself. She often feels "stuck," but is not sure why. [...]

  • Did you do the self-limiting beliefs exercise in Part I? If so, what did you learn about the thoughts that limit you and keep you stuck? The good news is that these thoughts are in your mind and you are the one that gives them power and meaning! That means... you can change them! As a matter [...]

  • On this historic morning, as I listened to Barack Obama giving his inaugural address, I was struck by his call to action for every American. He calls us each to take responsibility in transforming our county and our lives. Over the past few months, our collective reality has shifted. Our economy is in crisis, our livelihoods feel [...]

  • Is there someone in your life who you think doesn't see you for who you are or accept you just as you are? How do you feel when you spend time with this person? When you are relating to people who judge you or don't get you, you might hold back from being your authentic self. This a [...]