As I expand my work to include parenting, I've also expanded my coaching practice to include conscious parents - those who see parenthood as a calling and strive to be the best parent they can be for their children.

I've begun to notice interesting terminology used by parents and other observers of children. Today I was given a compliment - "you have such a good baby!"  Translation: My baby sat quietly during our moms group meeting, looking around contentedly and smiling at babies and moms in ...
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Self-judgment is a plague that affects many of us.

Most of us begin down this dreadful path with the best of intentions.

We believe we are capable of the best.  We are so convinced of our limitless potential, in fact, that we cringe at any shortfalls on our path to greatness.

Thus begins the destructive internal dialogue to which many of us fall victim.

Once we've started down the path of self-judgment, it's hard to turn back.  Thoughts, gaining speed and strength, become automatic. We eventually...
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I had the distinct privilege of attending Marcus Buckingham's workshop at last week's Massachusetts Conference for Women, titled "Find your Strongest Life."

Marcus' work has heavily influenced both my career path and my client work in recent years.

After learning his strengths-based career navigation system, I put in place his strategies to figure out what my ideal job would be.  I learned that I love working one-on-one to serve others.  I love empowering people to undergo personal and profess...
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