A client recently asked me if I could conduct a workshop on “Saying No” for her staff. When we dug into the details, we uncovered something deeper: Her team, which serves internal customers, was saying yes to everything—handling every change request, accommodating every expectation, and stretching themselves thin. They rarely pushed back, fearing it might […]
What’s Next: Saying “Yes” by Saying “No” Read More »
A few days ago, I had a conversation with a struggling colleague. He’s writing a book, and according to him, it’s brutal. Every day, he sits down to write, and every day, it drains him. “I’m committed to finishing,” he told me, “but it’s so painful. Sitting there, figuring out what to say, making it
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Okay, let’s go, Eagles!! I am rooting for Philly to win the Super Bowl on Sunday. My prediction? 31-23. I’ll also own that this is a classic case of Schadenfreude—I’m rooting less for Philly to win than for Kansas City to lose. Aren’t you tired of seeing Mahomes, Kelce, and Coach Reid in every TV
Super Bowl Rivalries: Eagles-Chiefs and You Read More »
For years, I, like many others, chase the idea of work-life balance. The belief is that if I can just organize my time better—schedule my day perfectly—I’ll somehow feel less stretched. But no matter how much I tweak my schedule, balance remains elusive. I’m either too focused on work or distracted by everything else. For
Why Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Work for Me…and Maybe Not for You Read More »
When I first started writing Resilient Wednesday, a colleague sent me a note about nine months into the series, congratulating me on “finding my voice.” She said the writing finally sounded like how I speak, creating an authenticity that deeply resonated with her. Her words meant more than I could express. Finding your voice—whether in
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Life thrusts us into the unknown in ways we can’t always anticipate— —whether through natural disasters, personal challenges, or unexpected changes. For those directly affected, the unknown feels overwhelming and disorienting. For others, watching from afar raises questions: How can I help? How do I prepare? How do I grow? The journey from the unknown
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A What’s Next Update I’ve taken a few months off to reflect on how I want to approach 2025 and my What’s Next. It’s been enjoyable as I’ve focused more on self-care—reading for learning and fun, working out daily, strengthening my meditation practice, and talking to folks about their What’s Next . One 20-year-old Navy
Creating Your Story: What’s Next For You? Read More »
Navigating Election Season: A Balancing Act I’ll admit it—I’m not handling this election season very well. I go back and forth between wanting to get involved by making phone calls or canvassing, and then I swing the other way, deciding to avoid the news altogether, thinking that my small efforts won’t make any real difference.
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What’s Next: Facing My What’s Next In my first few posts, I’ve shared thoughts on courage, self-understanding, and acceptance. We all need these skills and others when we ask ourselves: What’s next? But today, I want to step back and reflect on something more personal. Even when I talk about these skills, it doesn’t mean
Today’s stories: My challenge, Politics (not intended to aggravate), The Love Bus Tour Read More »
Over the years, people have joked that I “need to have my head examined.” Well, last week, I finally did. I had an MRI to check out some tingling I was experiencing. Fortunately, everything returned normal, and my doctor even reassured me that I have a brain! Medical crises happen to people every day, and
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