Whether it’s from clients or friends, I hear the phrase ‘good enough’ far too often. I'm not referring to the notion of 'good enough' as a means to steer clear of the trap of perfectionism. Rather, I'm talking about the kind of 'good enough' that results in accepting less than...
When you hear the phrase “saying affirmations,” what comes to mind? Perhaps a vision of someone looking in the mirror and telling themselves they’re good enough and that people like them, like in old SNL skits with the Stewart Smalley character?
I know that there are many people...
A few years ago, I attended a day-long event in San Diego that was hosted by my mentor Brendon Burchard. The whole day was filled with fantastic speakers, including Lewis Howes, Jamie Kern Lima, Trent Shelton, and more. Their messages were equal parts educational and inspirational. My kind of...
“I can’t believe I hung onto this for so long.”
What does that mean for you?
I worked with a client, let’s call her Nicole, over the course of a few years. We organized and coached together, and she even attended one of my retreats. She put a lot of effort into making some...
As a life coach, I’m regularly delving into discussion with people on how to reach deeper levels of success and happiness. And you know what theme seems to keep popping up in these conversations? Fear.
Fear comes in many forms, and can get in the way of happiness for many. We may have fears...
We encounter an incredible number of people throughout our lifetime. In fact, I’ve seen it estimated to be an average of about 10,000 people! Of course, that number will vary based on a number of factors, but I’m sure that you can imagine.
What fascinates me the most about this is to...
It’s Super Bowl Sunday. I tend to be in Costa Rica during the Super Bowl, and this year is no exception. I did finally watch it a couple years ago when my retreat participants wanted to watch. We found a restaurant across the street who was happy to put the game on, so we watched and...
As you glance around your home or office, take a moment to truly absorb the narratives embedded within your surroundings. What tales could your current environment tell about your life?
Are there special projects underway, upcoming events, or prevalent themes like family, sports, travel, or...
I couldn't tell you how many times I’ve had the same conversation with friends and clients – a repetitive tale of busyness, commitments, and the constant rush to meet the needs of others. It's a narrative of perpetual exhaustion and an inability to find time for self-care, healthy...
Woohoo! Can you believe it? It's been a wild and crazy 15-year rollercoaster ride on this entrepreneurial journey of mine! Today, with a big smile on my face, I'm feeling all the feels – amazed, grateful, and pumped to share some of my story with you. Buckle up, folks!
So, let's rewind to...
I was sharing part of my career journey with someone the other day. Well, it wasn’t so much a “part” of my journey as it was a pivotal part. Before I share what that was, allow me to share a couple background nuggets. I wonder if you can relate.
For many years, I was a financial...
I’ve been contemplating the concept of personal freedom lately – a lot. There are a multitude of ways in which one can experience a sense of personal freedom, like in doing work you enjoy, taking time off from work, traveling, having no money worries, being able to jump in the car and...
