Essentially You

Four Gets to Getting Great

So you don't love your work. You wonder about your next career move, and that's ok. However, before you make a jump, learn the four gets to getting great and begin to set yourself and those around you up for great success at work and in life. 

Big dreams

Every one of us has permission to dream big. It gets a bit harder when we dream of what's possible at work. Big dreams require risk. Learn how to be a big dream chaser and reach higher levels of achievement. 

Keys to a holiday sprint

When we need to use what little time we have off work to rest, relax and recharge. The challenge is making the most of your moments when you have a lot to catch up on and a little time to do it. The ALOHA framework can help you make the most out of a short holiday while improving your wellbeing. 

Clarity comes

Wouldn't it be great if we all learn to stand calm, clear, and collected when things at work go bad?  Well, if you are like me and have lived through hard times, here is how you can keep making progress when clarity is brutal to come across. 

Sunshine & blue sky: wellbeing in 2021

We all need a break, and as we transition to yet another season of dealing with pandemic issues, it's essential to be safe but focus on our wellbeing. Don't we all need a little sunshine and blue skies? 

That silly place

If calmness was the essential tool for 2020 for 2021, it might be reconnecting with that silly place. You know, that place where we find laughter, joy, and hope. I offer several positive interventions designed to help us all find our happiness. 

Be before you do

Let's talk about having an excellent reputation or brand and a great life. Yes, you can do both. If you are interested in improving your personal brand or image, this is a can't miss five minutes. It's essential to be the best version of yourself and then to let your light shine; however, it is foolish to start shining before you begin being. That mistake leads to imposter syndrome - yuck. 

We are what we trust.

It breaks my heart when an aspiring leader can't learn to trust. Sure, life can throw us lemons, but the trick is learning to fight for trust and make our work-life better by trusting others. Learn four key ways to accomplish this at work and in life. 

It Begins With You

It all begins with you. When we can focus on and foster a healthy culture around us, we significantly improve our odds of success at work and in life. How we manage culture at work and in life can lead to advancement, happiness, and engagement. 

Builder or a Wrecker

In life, we have a choice will we be a builder or a wrecker? You see, I believe it's easy to tear things down, cause drama and seek to leave a wake of relational destruction. On the other hand, it takes courage to build people up. To stand in the gap, truly listen, and learn from one another. Builder or wrecker, the choice is yours.