Self-sabotage: is it the easy way out?

Life is not easy.  But what is more difficult is regret.  I often share a story from the stage about a conversation I had with a man in his 80’s....
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The boldest move you can make: Being Honest with Yourself

When honest with yourself, you become a better person. A better leader. A better colleague. A better partner. A better mentor. A better human being. Earlier today I wrote a post on...
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(Re)Discovering your Self-Worth

"The first step to making any dream come true is recognizing your own worthiness of receiving it." - Sara Schulting Kranz  Take a moment to absorb those words. Let them...
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5 Tips for harnessing the invisible power of Self-Love

Self-love is like the wind. You cannot see it – you simply feel it. It’s a vibe. An energy. Self-love is a profound and transformative force that often remains invisible...
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The one line I would change in my book.

“My father taught me to never lead with ego.” Have you ever written something to be put out there, and you wonder if you really believe it? Or at the...
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Be different.

Be different. Embody more. Play like you’ve never played before. For the longest time, I played small. I existed only in the shadows, not sharing my gifts with the world....
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Here is a story of helping a little girl at the airport.

The best stories are those that make you stop and think.  It’s those stories where you never forget what you heard, and they forever change you. Here is a story...
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Today, I am 50! I love celebrating life – Aging is something I have always embraced.

I love my birthdays. Always have.  I love celebrating life. Always have. Even though I’ve lived through so much turmoil, pain, and dark times .. aging is something I have...
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There is magic in the unexpected.

How did I get here? This is a question I have asked myself many times in life. How did I walk across a stage at UW-Madison, becoming a college student...
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