Are You Lost?

Are You Lost?

  A few years ago, I had the privilege of being a panelist at the DC chapter of the National Speakers Association. After all the panelists had a chance to share their tricks and expertise, the audience was encouraged to ask questions. As it turns out, there was a...
9/11 and Mister Rogers

9/11 and Mister Rogers

9/11 was scary. There was a time when people would ask, “Where were you on 9/11?” and they would share their stories of fear, horror, and how that fateful day changed them forever. Often the people who are best at helping with fears are people who work with...
Barbara and Meditation

Barbara and Meditation

  Approximately 10 years ago, I was working with a consultant to help me grow my business. I’ll call her Barbara. She came to me with outstanding references and she had some excellent suggestions. Not too long after I met her, she suggested that we spend some...
Why Are You Still There?

Why Are You Still There?

I was facilitating a retreat last week and Nida, a participant, told me that her manager makes her absolutely crazy. As Nida described her manager, Adam, he did indeed sound like a jerk. Adam sent directions for all of Nida’s tasks via email. Even when starting a new...
No Topic is Too Serious for Humor

No Topic is Too Serious for Humor

  If you are in business and you want to make a point, lighten up. A few weeks ago I wrote that the more serious the topic, the more humor is needed. A grocery store in Vancouver understands, and they are using humor to make their point. Humor is the way they are...