I told her I’d just come out of a coma. That was my line to my personal trainer on our very first conversation: “Treat me like I’ve just come out of a coma.” It was half-joke, half-truth. Years of back problems plus a foot issue had kept me from my...
Yesterday I asked a client a simple question: “What’s one thing you’re good at?” They paused. They hesitated. And they honestly struggled to answer. And they’re not alone. So many of us freeze when it comes to talking about what we do well. We call it “tooting our...
I took a long weekend for an alumni event at UC Santa Cruz. It was set right in the middle of the redwoods, and yes, the Banana Slug is the mascot for good reason. And while it was wonderful to see familiar faces, I also came back with a few unexpected takeaways:...
First, I think we need to acknowledge that we're not always focused on getting ahead at work. Summer is often a time to take a step back and recharge. Maybe you're carting kids from camp to camp.Maybe you’ve got a big vacation on the books.Maybe you’re just...
I'm now 2 for 2 in my decision to do a mid-year check-in on my media consumption (and 0 for 3 on quarterly), so I guess it's working well enough. I started the year off with a severely sprained ankle, which impacted my walking and listening to audiobooks. And...
Can you believe it’s July 1? Somehow, we’re halfway through the year. Whether you’ve been thriving or just surviving, it’s a moment worth pausing for. It seems like just yesterday I struggled to find a theme word for 2025. I landed on Thrive. Eventually. ...
When I first started working with one client, they were in a season I often describe as “life getting lifey.” They were used to being the one who could handle anything. Always organized. Always on top of it all. But now? They were overwhelmed. They were...
I spent a lovely weekend getting a glimpse into how the other half lives, which naturally sparked a lively conversation about that age-old question: Can money actually buy happiness? You’ve probably heard about that well-known study suggesting happiness...
We’ve all been there. You’re frustrated, uninspired, and everything at work feels... stuck. Your first thought? Maybe it’s time to quit. Sometimes, that is the right answer. But more often than not, my clients realize the problem isn’t just the...
Success doesn’t always mean climbing the ladder. Sure, a lot of the people I work with are focused on getting ahead, gaining recognition, and moving up. But that’s not everyone. A lot of folks I talk to aren’t chasing the next big...