Other People’s Behavior is ALWAYS about Them! I recently had lunch with two great women who have achieved substantial success in life and business. However, like so many people, they were taking way too much responsibility for others. As I speak around the country about burn-out, I see this trend over and over. You are NOT…
Your Life Is a Choice. Choose Wisely. Not long ago, we celebrated my father-in-law’s 80th birthday in Boston. A successful businessman who is mostly retired, he is a vital, vibrant man who has chosen to live life entirely on his own terms. He plays tennis several times a week, square dances regularly, and participates fully…
Follow Your Intuition All of us have intuitive feelings- those gut instincts which warn you about someone or something. Over the years, I have found that as we cultivate and appreciate our intuition, it can be a great source of wisdom and knowledge. At one time, my husband had 120+ employees. Whenever his management team hired a new…
Pets Heal on So Many Levels “Cathy, Eric and their son Michael Keesling had retired early after handling a flooded basement and setting up a gasoline pump to empty it. Their beloved mellow cat, Winnie, sat in the window enjoying the sounds of the evening. All of sudden, Michael passed out in the hallway. Cathy…
One of the most common questions I hear as a professional speaker is how to overcome nervousness and anxiety when presenting. The answer is simple and reliable: preparation. When leaders prepare deliberately, confidence follows. Anxiety fades. Presence strengthens. Four Ways to Prepare for Great Presentations 1. Prepare Your Material Know your message thoroughly. Research your…
One of the most important dimensions of any marketing plan should be customer retention. The best way to keep your business healthy and keep your business growing is to take excellent care of your existing customers. They are your best source of referrals and future work. Even if the primary work you have done for them has been…
According to American Psychological Association’s Work and Well-Being Survey,women are more stressed than ever. • 37% of women feel stressed at work, versus 33% of men. • Only 48% of women feel work is an equal playing field for both genders, while 54% of men do. • Only 43% of women feel they are paid…
You Need More Than You Think! According to noted American pyschologist and educator, Virginia Satir, we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance, and 12 hugs a day for growth. Most people are lucky if they get 1 or 2 hugs a day. So up your intake and…
A Healthy Brain Impacts Everything Believe it or not, your brain is key to everything you do. Your body couldn’t function without your brain, your decisions, communication and life choices couldn’t happen without your brain. You can’t be truly happy or Fired Up! without a healthy brain. And your brain has everything to do with stress….
Humans are wired for growth. When novelty, challenge, and progress disappear, motivation declines. What feels like laziness is often stagnation. The brain thrives on engagement. Without it, energy drops. Creativity narrows. Performance plateaus. A lack of motivation is not always about discipline. Sometimes it is about insufficient stimulation. High-performing professionals often fall into routines that…