Staying connected

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #61 The first piece of mail that arrived when we completed our move to Texas came from the grandkids we left behind– who adorned the outside of the envelope for everyone in the household to enjoy. Receiving this card prompted a FaceTime call, followed by more engagements throughout the week. A […]

When one thing ends and another begins

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #60 In this second week of a break as we establish life in north Texas – I was reminded that with every plan I make something is certain to change. Working with executives we get to explore what it means to be willing to pivot, to shift a long-held perspective and […]

Reflections on a move

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #59 This is the week my husband and I are uprooting and moving to a new home, in a new state, hundreds of miles away from the roots we’ve nurtured for more than a decade. When you make a significant change in life – such as moving – the anticipation, preparation, […]

When boundaries are essential

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #58 Wherever I turn, I am learning. And the learning isn’t something I’m always looking for or truly want. In the process of selling our home, an inspector requested a certification for the existing furnace and air conditioner. No problem, I thought, as I invited a few HVAC folks to come […]

Happy Fourth of July

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #57 I hope you’re enjoying a short week of work, maybe even a week off, as America turns 248 years old. To inspire you on this Independence Day…here are some uplifting quotes on freedom, independence and America. Enjoy! 15 quotes to inspire you Liberty is the breath of life to nations. George […]

The power of the pause

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #56 Whenever we walk into a big box retailer with our four-year old grandson, we get to experience all sorts of stuff we otherwise would have missed. In part, his size so close to the ground gives him an interesting perspective. He hears things that take him in fascinating directions. He […]

When your reservoir is empty

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #55 One of the joys of sitting in our backyard is being near this stone fountain, where the sound of the flowing water is mesmerizing. During this current heatwave, the fountain is doing its best to keep flowing. But every few days its reservoir is nearly empty. I can resonate. Despite […]

Are you ready?

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #53 If you’re connected in any way to small children you know that getting them ready to head out the door in the morning, prepare for a doctor’s appointment or event, even to venture to a park or museum involves a bit of planning. I’ve watched our grown kids, nieces and […]

The next time you’re overwhelmed

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #52 I was stopped in traffic this week when a moving company truck caught my attention. In those long, drawn out minutes I witnessed two of the moving truck drivers pull up the gate of the enormous rig. Inside I could see a substantial pile of furniture and boxes. It didn’t […]

3 keys to strategic leadership

The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #51 When I consider the people in my life who’ve influenced me the most I think of my husband, parents and close family members, bosses and executives who worked with me on my career progression, teachers and professors who took a keen interest in me and those who have overcome extraordinary […]