We’ve all run into mean people and narcissists. Through our careers, school, marriage, and various relationships. It’s not easy! Years ago, I was working as an art teacher at an elementary school. A new principal was brought in, and right away, we didn’t mesh. She constantly picked apart how I organized my classroom. She slashed … Read more
I’ve learned over this year how relationships extend far past this space and time. They don’t end. They simply continue on. This energy of love and magic is forever intertwined with those we care about. Mom passed unexpectedly in her sleep on July 6th. On July 7th, I had to leave for the Grand Canyon … Read more
You cannot calendar in when you are going to die. But you can calendar in when you are going to live. Many people look at my way of living in awe. They wished they could feel more present in their own moments. They wished they could laugh more. Stress less. Live on their terms, not … Read more
My most important leadership role has been as a mother. I’m writing from my hotel room desk in Phoenix as my son and his teammates prep for Section 7 in basketball. I need to get a workout in before I drive the guys to State Farm Stadium, so here are my “mom thoughts” discerned into … Read more
Great leaders develop their wisdom over years, one building block upon another. The greatest leaders gain and share the wisdom they learn from their lived experiences. Some good experiences. Some hard. We know that every experience becomes worthwhile when we stop to learn from what happened. Sometimes we have to learn to listen to the … Read more
“.. there are many sides to us; these red heels have been carried 1000-plus miles on backcountry trails with epic pics on the highest peaks to show.” Yes, I post pictures of me wearing red heels on top of mountain peaks and on backcountry trails. Why? Sure, you could say it’s my schtick. It’s a … Read more
Read on… You will love this story! With my Grand Canyon retreat, we hike into the canyon and stay 2 or 3 nights at the bottom in a beautiful cabin surrounded by trees and walls of rock. This space is called Phantom Ranch. It was designed by one of the very few female American architects … Read more
I love moments that create a big impact. The type of impact that I learn from and build on for the rest of my life. Here’s a story of one of those moments that changed my life. Use this lesson in your business and personal life. My gut tells me it will change you as … Read more
Every time I watch this, I’m in awe. Perhaps it’s because I’ve lived through a tornado, many earthquakes, a monsoon, blizzards, and unreal gorgeous days. I find the force of nature absolutely exhilarating. This ever-changing world of ours is a mirror for us all. 2:13 secs: watch to the very end. Nature mirrors Life mirrors … Read more
The ocean is my water therapy. Whether I’m walking along the beach, sitting in meditation on the shore, or paddling out to sea. The smell. The sight. The sound. The taste of the salty air. The fluidity of water washes over me – easing my anxiety and cleansing my soul. I’ve said over + over … Read more