“I want to have meaning in my work.” It’s something I hear a lot as a coach. Most of us want to have a sense of purpose, and to feel like we are recognized for it. As it turns out, this is no small request. Dan Pink identifies purpose as one of three key factors …
7 Things My Parents Taught Me About Today’s Careers My father died just over a year ago. It’s still hard to believe he’s gone, but I feel so lucky to have had him as a father. He had a great work ethic, and specially in his later years, he was a great supporter of me, …
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There are two kinds of “being stuck” I commonly see in my work. Both are important to know about. Chronic, cyclical stuckness. This is the kind of being stuck that goes on for years. It is typically around something that you want, but just don’t go for. And unlike moving forward, where you want something …
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggonit, people like me!” Who doesn’t chuckle when you think of Stuart Smalley. Affirmations can sound funny, but they are a powerful tool. They can be used to change the way others view us, to push us to perform in our areas of strength, or to bring awareness …
Yesterday I attended a six-year old “Eloise at the Plaza” birthday with my daughter. While I wouldn’t want her to think every day is like that, I found it fun, charming, and surprisingly gracious. Nevertheless, there was one moment when I found myself stifling a very self-conscious belly laugh — the moment seemed almost surreal. …
This weekend I attended a six-year old birthday with my daughter. All of the usual things were there — pin the tail on the donkey, cake, goodie bags. But there was something special about this one. The parents were really present; the prep was done and they were calm and available. They created the party …
I found this week’s New York Times article, “The Spirit of Sisterhood is in the Air and on the Air” quite interesting in the context of today’s work world. According to the article, women thrive when we are collaborative and support one another. In fact, from this approach, we are the glue of society. That support …
This past week, on vacation in Virginia, I asked for a macchiato at a Starbucks. We were starting a long drive and had had a big lunch, so espresso with a small splash of milk seemed just right. What I got instead was a 16oz. cafe latte with an ounce of caramel syrup, topped with …
I have a fear of flying. It started when I was 28 and peaked in my early 30’s. It is a frustrating fear because I consider myself to be an intelligent person. Over the years I have spent a lot of energy managing this fear and now, with advanced preparation, I fly with only a …
Next weekend my husband and I leave with our two small children for a week of sightseeing and camping, which means planning, packing, and getting the taxes done by Friday. I have events on Tuesday and Thursday, homework for a fantastic 8-week course I am taking (NadineNicolson.com), plus the regular work I do for my …
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