Talk to Her

Lately I have been thinking about how to speak to women. I have a coaching practice that is almost exclusively women. And I spent 18 years in fragrance sales and marketing. So it seems natural that I should be interested in how to reach today’s professional woman. Yet it is confusing. The same people who …

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The Limits of Willpower

This month, December 31st actually, my husband and I started a vegan weight loss diet. We did it for weight loss, for increased energy, and because as older parents, we want to stay healthy for our children as long as we can. THIS DIET IS A LOT OF WORK. Creating the shopping list for the …

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Wonder Woman

What does it take to be a Wonder Woman in business? Each of us brings life experiences and personal responsibilities to the work place. That combined with our business education and personal drive enables us to accomplish amazing things. But, it’s not that easy for women — especially when life and the economy get in …

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The Forest Beyond the Trees

A friend and former colleague sent me an article about a rose oil distilled in space that smelled different than the same oil distilled on earth. It made me think about context and how much it influences us. Specifically, it made me think about how difficult it can be to see where we are in …

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Making Lemondade

These days it seems easy to talk about what is limiting us. We have been in a tough economy for three years, the employment landscape is constantly shifting, especially if you work in Financial Services. And yet, there are a lot of people still finding jobs and doing well…yes, within the 99% crowd! Last Wednesday …

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The Pace of Change

Last Thursday as I was walking down 66th street, I saw an old and dear friend walking down the block toward me. We were both on cell phones. We saw each other, hesitated as if we might stop, then gave each other a wave and look that said, “Can’t talk…let’s catch up later.” When I …

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Year End Push and Pull

This time of year, I find myself in a push-pull dynamic. The expectation of the new year is pushing me forward, but the intense activity of the three months since “back-to-school” is pulling me towards being passive. What can we do to put things in motion so that the New Year can ease in gently? …

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We’re the Same…but Different

I loved coming across this article titled, “Centered Leadership: How Talented Women Thrive” in the McKinsey Quarterly. The article presents a model for leadership that is specially designed with women in mind, and it reminded me of a story in my own life. Years ago when I was in the market for a road bike, …

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Taking Responsibility

Thomas Friedman wrote a article this Sunday called, “How About Better Parents?” In it he says that too many parents demand better teachers, when in fact the biggest difference in children’s school performance comes from parent involvement. Reading the article, it occurred to how much we look to others to take care of so many …

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