Tag Archive for: support system
Do You Have Your Own Back?
Newsletter, support systemThe week before final exams my freshman year in college, my healthy, 44-year-old dad had a massive heart attack. I was devastated. But what saddens me as I look back on that rough time, is that I didn’t reach out for support. Other than sharing…
(Video) What Is Draining You, What Is Feeding You?
Mindfulness, NewsletterI've been talking to a lot of friends and clients who are reflecting on how best to use their energy this year.
Our energy or our life force--which includes our innate gifts and learned skills --is precious. It’s the currency that allows…
Do You Have Your Own Back (& why this matters)?
Newsletter, support systemThe week before final exams my freshman year in college, my healthy, 44-year-old dad had a massive heart attack. I was devastated. But what saddens me as I look back on that rough time, is that I didn’t reach out for support. Other than sharing…
Learning this skill changed my life
Newsletter, support systemThe week before final exams my freshman year in college, my healthy, 44-year-old dad had a massive heart attack. I was devastated (as was my entire family). But what really saddens me as I look back on that rough time, was that I didn’t reach…
Learning this skill changed my life
Newsletter, support systemRecently I was leading a life balance workshop for a sales team on Building Your Support Network. When I asked the group to take a few minutes to sketch out what an ideal professional/personal support team would look like for each of them, the room got very quiet. Most in the room admitted that the idea of asking for and receiving help was a foreign concept; some said they even saw it as a weakness.
A life-changing skill I wish everyone knew
Newsletter, support system, UncategorizedThe week before final exams my freshman year in college, my 44-year-old dad had a massive heart attack. I was devastated (as was my entire family). But what really saddens me as I look back on that rough time, was that I didn’t reach out for…
In transition? Join the crowd!
Self-Care
My son is starting middle school in the fall, my good friend’s youngest child leaves for college in August, my colleague’s husband just quit his job to join his wife’s firm, my 46 year-old childhood friend just learned he’s going…
Shifting
Women's Empowerment
Friday I got triggered.
One of my team members told me they wouldn’t be available to help me this week as I prepare for several major events.
I translated this into “I’m not supported in the world."
And I immediately felt a strong…
We Need Each Other
Women's Empowerment
Yesterday afternoon my nine year old ran away from home.
He only went 2 blocks. He was barefoot and was carrying a cigar box filled with a Whole Earth Provision gift card, fifteen dollars and a birthday gift certificate from his uncle for…
How does balance feel to you?
Life BalanceAlthough I enjoyed a long walk with a good friend around Town Lake Saturday morning and a relaxing dinner at home with my family Saturday evening (we made some wonderful fish tacos on fresh corn tortillas), I found myself feeling crabby and…
Support
Self-CareAs much as I am an advocate of asking for and receiving help (and getting support), I stumble often and see how natural my tendency is to still go it alone.
Recently I had the luxury of meeting with an amazing executive coach about honing a…