Walking the “Teeter-Totter” Path of Employment and Entrepreneurship

Many people are making the choice of moving into entrepreneurship in a calculated manner, gradually transitioning from full-time employment to full-time entrepreneurship. However, because your life already has many responsibilities and bills which must be paid, that transition may take some time and comes with its own set of challenges. I know many people who [...]

Finding Life Direction, Emma’s Story

Emma sat and looked defeated.  A pretty, forty-something mother of two college students, Emma’s life appeared on the outside to be typical.  Marriednearly 24 years, successfully raised two beautiful boys, she worked as an office manager for a small manufacturing company and she and her husband Dan went out for dinner together almost every Friday [...]

No More Excuses, Use Your Gifts!

“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” ~    Henry Van Dyke     I speak a lot about using your gifts.  The other day a client told me they have no gifts.  This kind of shocked me.  I guess that because [...]

How Do You Know When Opportunity is Knocking?

“Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them.” ~ Malbie Babcock In your search for life changes and growth, are you overlooking some obvious resources and opportunities?  Are you reject possibilities because you feel that it’s not exactly what you desire?  The key words here are overlooking and rejecting. A common mistake people [...]

I’m So Confused!

Many people know they want to make change in their life.  They know that where they are now just doesn’t feel quite right, but they are also very unsure about what would be the thing to change.  It’s like a pair of ill fitting shoes.  They cover  your feet, but it’s just not comfortable. I [...]

How Do You Define Success?

What is your definition of ‘Success?’  It’s different for everyone.  For some, it may mean a large income and big house.  For others, it’s the achieving a big goal, like completing a marathon, and for others still, it may mean simply feeling happy.  Have you ever defined what your successful life would be like? Sometimes, [...]

New Year Resolutions

Now, when I sit down and plan my work strategic plan, all I have to do is ask myself is how each action will work to bring more joy into my life.

Secrets to Living a Happy Life: Building Courage and Confidence

Are you someone who wants to transform their life, wanting to ramp up your business, wanting to add more joy and happiness to your life?

What’s Your Secret Career Dream?

the one about something you’ve always wanted to do or be and have just never told anyone about it. There is a reason why you were given that desire and thought. It is because you are, well, you.

Scary and Exciting Steps

BRAVE OR CRAZY?! I made a commitment to complete the rough draft of my book by May 3rd!  Yikes!  Scary and exciting at the same time.  I have no doubt that I can do it, but whenever I make a big commitment like that, something inside of me seems to wake up, curl its lip [...]