We need to be careful what we consume and what society is portraying as self-care. Comparison is killer when you are trying to survive, especially as a new mom or working mom. And we must let go of expectations of both our children and of ourselves. I’m still just trying to figure it out.
Read MoreI likely spend more time reflecting on the loss that my children, and many others who have been adopted have experienced than celebrating my unbelievable luck that I get to be the mother of two incredible humans through adoption. One of the biggest myths about adoption is that it’s a win-win situation. It is not. Typically, every member of the adoption story suffers in some way or another.
Read MoreLeadership can be high stress with even higher stakes. A world of responsibility resting on your shoulders. Leading with love means knowing and caring about what inspires and empowers people. It's about caring enough to know what is important to them and helping them succeed. This is the key to leadership success.
Read MoreHaving children and then not having children has dictated so much my life since getting married. It’s hard to make plans. I chose to share this experience because the isolation as a result of infertility is a type of loneliness that no one should have to endure by themselves. You are not alone, and you do not have to hide your disappointment. I see you. I know your struggle and your heartache. Once I started talking about this, I learned there were others and the pressure slowly began to lift.
Read MoreImposter syndrome and fear of rejection and vulnerability are the biggest barriers we construct personally and professionally that prevent us from expanding our communities. Ever read someone’s story and think, this is exactly what I needed to hear today? Your story will do that for someone else and cultivate a community. Your story is your power.
Read MoreAs you keep close to those who add value and positive things to your life, how do you transition out the others? Letting go of friends who aren’t aligned with what you truly believe in is really hard. Your inner circle are the people who you associate with because of a common purpose. A group of people who inspire, motivate, encourage and propel each other to achieve greatness.
Read MoreIt takes a special kind of person to be a successful event planner. Society is fascinated by the event industry, but there is a perception that exists out there thanks to Hollywood movies like The Wedding Planner. Events are about bringing people together and creating powerful experiences. Amazing things happen when people meet; they learn, inspire one another, come up with new ideas and sometimes they even change the world.
Read MoreIf I knew then what I know now, right? Not exactly. Because if I knew then what I know, the journey would not be nearly as sweet. As my 34th circle around the sun comes to an end, I have been spending a lot of time in reflection. So, without further ado, here we go.
Read MoreThere are many misconceptions of power as it is related to men and women in leadership roles. We should be paying more attention to competence, humility, and integrity rather than confidence, charisma, and narcissism. We need a broader sense of values that we can operate within. Values that we can all be proud of and that foster empowerment, honesty, empathy, compassion and caring for others. Collectively, we need to change how we see each other.
Read MoreThe greatest misconception people have is that leaders don't need support, when in fact they are very human. We need to see beyond the power and understand what others are going through by having the compassion to stand in each other’s shoes. In every leader is the vulnerable human being with the courage to show up.
Read MoreWhen we are made to feel small by others and we don’t stand up, we give away our power. To belittle is a cruel way of making someone else seem less important than yourself. The truth is, we’ve all sat in both chairs. Deliberately or not, you’ve probably made others feel small too. You cannot control how other people act, but you can control how you react to them.
Read MoreYou might say that a person's success in life could be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations they're willing to have. Like most of us, I used to prefer to avoid confrontation like the plague both in my personal and professional life. But over time I realized the more uncomfortable situations I could stomach, the stronger I would become in my role, and as a person.
Read MoreMany of us feel we are failing both in the office and at home, but according to who, and what standard? I used to think that work life balance meant there was a magical way we could have a flawless even split between our work and our home life. I refuse to throw in the towel when it comes to achieving balance so in lieu of being handed a guidebook, I’ve taken matters into my own hands and I am now learning the ropes through trial and error to figure out what works best for me.
Read MoreI’m looking forward to dive deep with you into part two of my journey to find balance. This stage was the ultimate personal challenge in self-discovery, self-development, and self-awareness. If you haven’t experienced this, I’m going to tell you right now it is not an easy path. When we know our why the how gets easier.
Read MoreThere is a common trend that we are all seeking more work life balance and quality of life. But how? There is never enough time to create that space for ourselves. It seems like an unattainable standard that leads to a constant feeling of failure. I’ve written this series to highlight three fundamental stages in my journey to find balance.
Read MoreUntil you can say what you mean and be your authentic self you will never be truly successful. When you’re being your real you, you don’t have to forgive yourself for anything. And if you want to be your own self, you have to be comfortable with the possibility of being alone. Especially if you’re in a position of leadership or you’re making your own rules as an entrepreneur.
Read MoreNone of us have enough time these days. We jam pack our days and, in my opinion, we are all just doing way too much. One of the most common sources of stress is the feeling that there is too much to do and not enough time. Time management gets you working smarter, not harder.
Read MoreWhen we look back on our lives, the hardest choices have the greatest impact. I believe there is a myth behind thinking logically versus listening to intuition. Most of us are taught to trust our minds for guidance but not our intuition or inner voice. When you have a gut feeling, it is important to learn how to tune into that.
Read MoreThere are many difficult things I didn’t speak about over the years because when you’re the boss, your personal life is classified information. I always worried that if people knew how old I was or the challenges I was experiencing in my life, they wouldn’t take me as seriously. A look inside how I’ve handled life and leadership every day and all at once.
Read MoreIn this blog series I share my personal and professional journey through the eyes of a woman “on top”, and how I handled all of the things I’ve never talked about. The humanized executive experience and understanding the representation of what it means to be a woman in business and life, today.
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