Exploring the high cost of Perfectionism August 14, 2023 When coaching female entrepreneurs, one thing I see a lot is a tendency toward perfectionism. Perfectionism is something that I have struggled with myself. In some areas, I still struggle. We live in a world that seems to expect us … Read more
What to journal if you only have 5 minutes May 15, 2023 I love habits and routines. I love them because when you build good habits, they support you and reduce the decisions you have to make. I have a good morning routine, one that includes journaling. I am lucky that my … Read more
You are not broken, and other benefits from Lego. April 24, 2023 As a coach, my job is to help my clients see their potential and to help them know that they have everything they are looking for inside of them. I believe that no one is broken. We are all imperfectly … Read more
Two important questions to ask yourself each day. April 17, 2023 I love processes and habits. They help me keep moving forward even when I’m not motivated, save my energy and brain power for challenges that need solutions, and create consistency. I also like to try things I learn about, so … Read more
Five ways to prevent burnout. April 3, 2023 The older I get, the faster life moves. How is it April already? The first 13 weeks of the year have been a whirlwind for me. I built a plan and then changed the plan within weeks. I’ve since been … Read more
Don’t throw your junk in my backyard. March 13, 2023 You have a bag of stuff, and I have a bag of stuff. Everyone has a bag of stuff. What is in this bag? Well, that is as unique as you. It’s all the heavy stuff you carry around that … Read more
Six reasons why done is better than perfect January 30, 2023 My first career was as an accountant, and I still hold my designation. As an accountant, I like precision. I remember sitting in board meetings and answering questions to the decimal point. I remember the year that the finance department’s … Read more
Success Habit: You First December 5, 2022 I don’t know where I formed the belief. However, I thought being an entrepreneur meant sacrifice. It meant long hours, hard work, and giving up things you loved. When I left the corporate world, my husband and I danced. We … Read more
Saying no to the good November 7, 2022 Do you have difficulty saying no? It is something I’ve struggled with. I think many entrepreneurs struggle with it. Especially early in our businesses. Yet saying no to the good so that you can say yes to the great is … Read more
Looking back to see how far you’ve come October 17, 2022 We’ve entrepreneurs. We set goals, we move towards those goals, and we rate our success based on those goals. If we miss the goal, we tend to think we failed. We often forget to look at where we started and … Read more
Life is a tapestry October 10, 2022 My husband loves background noise, especially from movies and TV shows. I prefer background noise in the form of music or just the sounds of life. This is how Star Trek: The Next Generation played in our kitchen while he … Read more
Accountability – starts with you September 26, 2022 In the blog “What really is accountability,” I shared that the terms accountability and responsibility are used interchangeably even though they are different. As a reminder: Responsibility is all about what you are responsible for doing, and accountability is about … Read more