Is it hard to find how to say no? How many times have you found yourself saying YES when you’d rather yell NO? I had a coach tell me, “if it isn’t a hell yes, then it’s a solid no.” And, I come back to this mantra often as I juggle social commitments, civic engagements, […]
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As you may know, I spent 15 years as a litigation attorney. Lawyers track their time in 6-minute increments. Imagine for a minute that you need to divide your 8-hour work day into 80 unique time entries and LOG THEM every.single.day. This was my life for 15 years. As you can imagine, every single minute
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Who knows how to run a great team meeting? It’s a critical skill. As an executive coach in Atlanta and a former law partner, I’ve been in my fair share of meetings. I’ve gone from feeling like everything was a total waste of time to feeling empowered with a proactive approach. What about you? How
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The key to abundance is meeting limited circumstances with unlimited thoughts. – Marianne Williamson Do you ever get jealous of other people’s success? Do you wish you had their job? Their title? Their car? Their purse? You don’t have to. There is enough for everyone. And, if there isn’t enough right now, we simply need
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The beginning of every year is a time for introspection and reflection, but the beginning of a DECADE seems even more momentous. How are you different than you were in 2010? What have you learned? How have you grown? On the eve of this new decade, I share a dozen lessons that I’ve learned over
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Have you ever wondered how I came up with the name Wayfinders? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a question I get asked a lot. I came up with it when I watched Moana sail a boat for the first time. She has never sailed before, but she is persistent, determined, and courageous. No matter
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Hi Friends! How are you navigating change? This month, for the first time in my life, I was asked to tell my story . . . not once, but TWICE. I was humbled . . . and terrified. As I reflected on what others might find interesting about my journey and what aspects might resonate,
What is mentoring? Mentors and sponsors are crucial to your career progression across industries. We all benefit when a senior colleague shows us the ropes and provides us with new opportunities. Who you know matters – industry-wide, about 80 percent of job openings are filled via word-of-mouth. A 2015 McKinsey & Company survey showed that
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Last week, I had the privilege to go skiing for the first time in almost twenty years. And, it reminded me how much wisdom is stored in our bodies. My body knew how to ski. When I got off the lift at the top of the mountain, I didn’t have to think. Muscle memory kicked in
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I thought that if anyone knew how to improve productivity, it was me. I’ve been working from home full-time for just over a year. Working from home seemed like the answer to all my problems – until I had to do it. Then, I wasted precious time wondering what time OrangeTheory offered classes today, what
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