I have to say, sometimes my “oh so brilliant mind” is just not enough to get me out of hell. I have been feeling that that is the case lately. No doubt, I have many structures, rules and promises in place to keep me focused on what I truly want. I only schedule myself a […]

 Last week I celebrated what I DID accomplish in 2010. So, what about the things I didn’t accomplish? It’s time to focus on closing out the year powerfully rather than feel bad about what didn’t get done. So first I went back to my list of plans for the year and made note of everything […]

 It’s December; time to look at everything I wanted to accomplish this year and see how I did. Taking stock has always been rough for me because I do not like to admit defeat. But then again I don’t like to admit success much either. I like the chase, not the assessing. Some part of […]

 A very sad thing happened in my daughter’s life recently. We found out a camp counselor with whom she was very close had committed suicide. It’s really got me thinking about what’s wrong with the world, how much I want to fix it and how much I need your help. It starts with an individual […]

 No, I don’t mean sex. I mean your skinny jeans.Do you wear something elastic to your Thanksgiving meal or do you find yourself unbuttoning that top button? Often, holiday time seems like the perfect time to literally let loose on your pants and to loosen up (read: compromise) your integrity. Actually, it’s the exact right […]

Remember I mentioned the client who tracked herself complaining to friends to make THEM feel better? Seems if we aren’t busy putting others down to make ourselves feel better, then we are busy putting ourselves down to supposedly make someone else feel better. Ugh. Or we are busy trying to win at “misery poker” so […]

 Hi all,I had so much fun doing my impromptu rooftop interview with Kate Northrup Moller, one of my favorite personal growth connoisseurs. Please try to excuse that we are staring straight into the sun and squinting, that day became suddenly and unexpectedly bright. Perhaps it was the content? Anyway, it’s still worth a listen if […]

 Do you feel like time is speeding by? How is September already over? Why does it feel like you can never catch up? Are you breathless?I used to feel that way constantly. Especially, in early fall when everything starts up again with a vengeance. That was back when I was only running the private coaching […]

 I know complaining is a bad idea, but sometimes it just feels so good and right. First, it gets me attention. Second, it makes people feel sorry for me and so they might be nicer than they otherwise would be. Third, I think it helps ensure others won’t criticize me or put more on my […]

 My Mom told me I was allowed to write about this. She knows I got it from her and until a few weeks ago, she was even proud to pass it on, but now we are both pausing to reflect.We are bet hedgers.One of the most comforting slogans my mother offered me growing up was […]

 Shannon’s testimonial last week inspired many of you and as a result I picked up some more testimonials. This one is about money and according to a recent survey we did, it’s also the most salient topic on many of your minds! Here it is:Dear Laurie,I wanted to share with you my latest breakthrough about […]

By Leslie Simone, HG Executive Coach Despite your leadership responsibilities, do you sometimes become drained and despondent at work? Or cranky and irritable, but can’t put your finger on the reason? Most of us tolerate staying in this frame of mind from time to time, even though there’s a fairly straightforward and fast way through […]