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What Anchors Me
Women's EmpowermentIn my last Renewal newsletter, I talked about those things in my life that “anchor me” and help keep me present. One of the biggest anchors in my life and something I look forward to every month (yet forgot to mention!) is MY Personal Renewal…
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The Journey Continues
Women's EmpowermentLast week in my monthly Personal Renewal Group, we ended our women’s circle by each sharing something we’re grateful for. What came to me is the ability to shift our perspective—and in turn, our mood. My last blog post touched on some…
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Following a Calling
Women's EmpowermentI remember the final two years working as a communications director for a multi-faceted organization before I left to start Career Strategists, as being one of the most frustrating and often difficult, periods of my life. I knew I was ready…
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Magical Night of Self-Renewal
Self-CareEarlier this month we hosted our national book/project launch at Mercury Hall (a 100-year old church that now serves as a funky, beautiful event space) in Austin, TX. It was called “An Evening of Self-Renewal: Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance”…
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This Too Shall Pass
Women's EmpowermentWhat a full month April has been! Our first in-person training for Personal Renewal Group (PRG) Facilitators at the Crossings here in Austin, was incredibly inspiring and moving. And, we’re getting emails weekly from women around the U.S.,…
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Five
Self-CareFebruary and March have been intense months for me and for my Renewal Team. We are definitely in start-up mode and there have been a lot of exciting and wonderful things happening around "The Mother's Guide" project--like our first Austin PRG…
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Let Me Introduce You
Life BalanceRemarkable Renewal Team I mentioned in my first post that seven amazing women are working with me to bring the Guide and our national women's initiative to mothers around the world. They are highly talented, incredibly wise, brilliant in their…
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The Release
Self-CareHappy New Year! Being a coach and someone who is always exploring the realm of "human potential," I love the New Year. It's a great time to release what didn't serve you or blocked you in the previous year (some of my friends even like to write…
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Fear
Life BalanceIn my mind, when you’re diving into something new or big, there are two kinds of fear that can come up. There’s the “uh-oh” feeling in your gut …. I’m not sure if this is the right direction for me and there’s the I am so scared,…