I went to hear a friend sing the other night. A talented, soulful singer songwriter, it was Tricia Mitchell’s re-entry into the spotlight after taking a break to be with her young kids. As I watched her onstage at a local club in Austin telling…

This past week I attended an Ashtanga yoga class with a new teacher (yep, that’s the sweaty, rhythmic style of yoga). I loved his approach. He was supportive and really encouraged students to ask questions and reach out for help. And, he…

When you're feeling unfocused and find yourself flitting from one thing to the next, what do you do to get grounded? This is the question I have been asking a lot of clients, friends, organizations—and myself-- over the last month. We’re…

“I often joke with my audiences that I make most of my income on a ski pole. People smile but they get my point. You need to make time for your genius to flow. We get our creative bursts, those idea torrents that take our business and personal…