Putting things into perspective Don’t we all have perspectives? Perspectives are feelings or opinions about the world around us, and depending on the lens we

Three ways to practice self-compassion and self-love If being kind to yourself seems foreign, you are not alone. Many of my clients and people in

Embracing ebbs and flows Fluctuations are part of our daily life everywhere we turn. We may lose or gain weight; our workload may be more

Finding your personal safe harbor I grew up in the port town of Bremerhaven, Germany, a city that has been a gateway for trade and

Practicing complete acceptance The human experience can sometimes be challenging, even for the most optimistic people like me, when we face one obstacle after another

How to get your groove back when you feel stuck “I feel so unmotivated,” “I am stuck,” and “Why am I procrastinating?” are real-life comments

Dealing with conflict It seems to happen more frequently than in the past and everywhere you go.  People are at each other’s throats, yelling insults

Yes, BUT – Navigating constant resistance Resistance and objections can come in many ways, and as a professional coach, I am trained to a) identify

Sweet Surrender January has been a tasking month for me.  I just moved back to Germany after having lived in the States for the past

Moving through discomfort I am out of my comfort zone, to be completely honest, way outside my comfort zone since I returned to my home

You got this! Tools to overcome survival mode I have been through a lot lately and feel like I have been in survival mode for

Learning to SOAR We are nearing the end of 2023.  For many, that means a final push towards professional, personal, or financial goals in addition

Shine your inner light! It is official – the 2023 Holiday season has begun.  Lights are brightening front yards, homes and store windows everywhere, bringing

Not Done yet! Achieving a peak performance mindset Have you ever encountered or witnessed a person being written off and deemed not good enough to

Skeletons in the closet – deal with it! “Skeletons in the closet” is an idiom referring to an undisclosed fact about someone, which, if revealed,

Dealing with emotional vampires Do you ever feel as if you are getting pulled into the drama and negativity of others at work or home?

On the other side of yes – Can I have an Amen? My Sunday church services introduced a new theme.  It is called “one the

The courage of following your path How would you answer if I asked you how satisfied you are with your job and career?  Are you

When EGO rears its ugly head Recently, I had many conversations with clients and friends about our ego and how our ego can quickly get

How to become the best version of yourself – Part 5 SOAR to new heights! Congratulations! We have made it to the end of the

How to become the best version of yourself – Part 4 Cleaning house We have entered week four of my August challenge to become the

How to become the best version of yourself – Part 3 Dealing with setbacks We have entered week three of my August challenge to become

How to become the best version of yourself – Part 2 Success Factors You are one week into the August challenge to become the best

How to become the best version of yourself – Part 1 Defining your “why” “Old habits die hard” is an idiom dating back a few

Series – Utilizing Coaching Skills to Become a Better Leader – Part 10 Sharing Insights and Information Contrary to common beliefs coaches are not advice-givers. 

Series – Utilizing Coaching Skills to Become a Better Leader – Part 9 Asking empowering questions One of the biggest downfalls of some leaders is

Series – Utilizing Coaching Skills to Become a Better Leader – Part 8 Brainstorming Have you ever felt stuck and completely blocked when trying to

Series – Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching skills – Part 7 Celebrating Frequently we move from one task to another without taking a

Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching skills – Part 6 Planting the seed Are you a person who follows through on their commitments, or

Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching skills – Part 5 Planting the seed I experienced the power of planting the seed long before I

Series – Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching tools – Part 4 Creating Awareness Good leaders have a high level of self-awareness and emotional

Series – Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching tools – Part 3 Reframing Have you ever heard the parable of the blind men and

Series – Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching tools – Part 2 Validating Feelings The corporate world is still very much an environment where

Series – Becoming a better leader by utilizing coaching tools – Part 1 Listening The scope of my coaching clients ranges from individual contributors and

Touch and go – How to regulate uncomfortable emotions One of the most common questions coaching clients ask me is how to regulate difficult emotions

I don’t care – or do I? How detaching from the outcome helps you perform better If one thing can set me off, it’s openly

Uncovering illusions to find the truth and SOAR Have you ever been in the audience of a great illusionist like David Copperfield or Criss Angel

Food For Thought – Making Changes Last At my Karate Dojo, we have a monthly word of inspiration. Some words from the past were confidence,

Choosing wisely when you find yourself at a major crossroad Have you ever delayed an action that you knew would benefit your body, mind, and/or

Spring Awakening – an opportunity to transform and SOAR! Spring has sprung in the northern hemisphere and even if you live on the other side

When life just isn’t fair “Life is not fair – deal with it” is a phrase we have probably all heard at a young age

A case of “Stinking Thinking”? Did you know that humans on average have more than 6,000 thoughts a day? This happens both consciously and subconsciously whether

Let it go! Releasing Ego (Part 6 of 6) We all have an ego, like it or not. Since the ego resides in both the

Let it go! Releasing Excess (Part 5 of 6) Excess is a relative term. It is defined as “an amount of something that is more than

Let it go! Releasing the desire to rush things (Part 4 of 6) Western society loves speed; especially in the corporate world. Leaders are constantly searching

Let it go! Releasing people (Part 3 of 6) When it comes to releasing people from your life, Ariana Grande has the perfect message in

Let it go! Releasing the future (Part 2 of 6) Although I tell people never to assume, I am going out on a limb here

Let it go! Releasing the past (Part 1 of 6) It has become such a catchphrase “let it go!”, the universal piece of advice that

What do you stand for? The importance of using values as our guiding compass When was the last time that you reflected on what really

How to succeed in making changes that last (part two of two) It is a New Year and with that often comes the hope that

How to succeed in making changes that last (part one of two) New Year, new you? Are you among the millions of people creating resolutions

Spreading Love through Leadership I recently came across a chart from Employ Humanity titled “The seven keys to boldly human leadership” and it was unlike anything

Surviving the Holiday Season It is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year” and “the happiest season of all” according to a

Resisting Temptations It is officially the Holiday season, and we are surrounded by temptation. The smell of baked delicacies and comforting family dinners, the lavish

‘Tis is the season – for corporate layoffs It has been all over the news, giant companies like Amazon, Meta, and Twitter recently announced immediately

From greed to gratitude It is November and “gratitude” appears to be the guiding word of the month, at least in the U.S.A. where we

Creating a judgment-free workplace I have a secret to share with you. At this very moment, there is a presence lurking that cannot be seen outwardly,

Brace for impact – How I learned to deal with narcissists  Let me be brutally honest. I do believe that the label “narcissist” has become somewhat

The importance of seeking alignment with self and others at work Have you ever felt physical pain because your body was out of alignment? I

How to avoid avoidance How frequently do you find yourself choosing to remain passive rather than acting in the situation in front of you? How often

How do deal with constant fire drills Spoiler alert: Unless you work for the fire department, constant fire alarms are not the norm and should

10 Tips of how to deal with change It is fall in New England – my favorite time of the year, indicative of change.  The

Attracting and retaining talent through connection “Hi, how are you today?” is such a standard salutation in the U.S. that no one gives its meaning

Embracing ambiguity Last night I was going through some albums my late mom kept. They were filled with all sorts of sentimental items. I came

How to deal with constant “guilt trips” How many times today have you had a thought or started a sentence with “I should have”? It

Out of control? Do you like doing things yourself rather than depending on others to get the job done?  Do you spend time trying to

How to address employee needs for greater emotional support in the new working landscape Coming out of a global pandemic and working remotely shifted the

Stuck in “Whoville”? “Tell me about yourself” is a question that is frequently asked in job interviews and is an opportunity to provide your elevator

Mind the Gap – How to “bridge the gap” to get your next promotion If you have ever stepped foot on Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport or

Building a Career Development Culture A recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company of nearly 14,000 employees in Canada, the United States, Australia, Singapore, and

The art of asking empowering questions What do great attorneys, journalists, interrogators, leaders, and coaches have in common? They all know the power of asking

Breaking the mold of old habits to reveal your best self Goodbye July. You have been a delightful and insightful month for me and I

Facing your Inner Saboteur When it comes to assessments of your personality, strengths, areas of improvement, characteristics, performance, etc., what do you think when you

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 6/6 – Environmental Influencers Take a break for a minute from whatever it is

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 5/6 – Social Influencers It is common for clients, family members, and friends to

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 4/6 – Physical Influencers Happy belated 4th of July! How was your weekend? How have

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 3/6 – Emotional Influencers As leaders, we have seen it all: tantrums, waterworks, shouting matches, and

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 2/6 – Mental Influencers How frequently do you find yourself being distracted and multi-tasking,

Series – Reduce your stressors and achieve peak performance : Part 1/6 – Spiritual Influencers Stress. We all experience stress at some level every day

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 10 – 100% Energetic Engagement Tell me a story about something you are passionate about

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 9 – Presence in the Moment Distractions –they are everywhere. Some distraction we seek out when

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 8 – Connection When was the last time you felt truly connected to life, yourself,

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 7 – Confidence What comes to mind when you hear the words “confident leader”?  What

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 6 – Fearlessness How often do you find yourself hesitating at work or in life

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 5 – Authenticity How comfortable are you in your own skin? How frequently do you put

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 4 – Trusting the Process “Trust the process” is a phrase that I frequently use

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 3 – Conscious Choice Decision-Making Paralysis: When needing to make a hard choice or decision,

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 2 – Acceptance How often have you heard someone say, “it is, what it is”? 

Ten practices to unleash the career of your dreams: Part 1 – Awarenes If I told you that I am holding the key to reaching

Freedom Painting “Freedom” by Alice Laverty Hello, 2022!  Albeit the end of January, I would like to welcome you with open arms and declare 2022

Gratitude – The gift that keeps on giving It is November, and my favorite U.S. holiday is rapidly approaching– Thanksgiving. This is a day dedicated

The decision-making dilemma On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being very uncomfortable and ten being extremely confident, where do you find yourself

Unstoppable! Five strategies of how you can learn to persevere! Do you feel like you have been trying to walk through molasses for the past

“Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda” I have a question for you. When it comes to regretting past actions at work or home, where do you fall on

Stop pushing my buttons! Last Sunday, during my weekly call with my mother, we had an argument. It became such an uncomfortable conversation that she suggested

What’s in a name Our names are the core of our identity, yet, according to statistics, 80% of women in the US willingly take on

How to work through grief and return to productivity Those who know me describe me as an eternal optimist who can find the good in

Getting the short end of the stick – how to deal with inequity and exclusion Have you ever ended up with the short end of

Choosing hope in times of hardship The past 12+ months have taken their toll on humankind. Isolation due to COVID-19, the loss of a job,