These are such deeply tough and tender times. While I’m typically optimistic, especially regarding the possibilities I see in my clients – between the wars, the election, and the loss of my dad, it’s been harder than usual to feel hopeful. But then I stumbled upon this poem by Ellen Bass and felt as if […]

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  Quote of the Month The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land, the music stops and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains…for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. – Haadin Marshall I thought the hardest blog post […]

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For many of my clients, perfectionism is an intimidating adversary. It robs them of joy – stubbornly moving the goalpost just when they think they’ve arrived. Not fun. And I get it – I too have wrestled with an inner drill sergeant telling me I have to “get it right and be better, be good, […]

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Quote of the Month Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for if everything were known? ~Charles de Lint Most every coaching session unveils a powerful client insight and progress towards a worthy goal. It’s a privilege to witness my clients’ tenacity, vulnerability, and resilience. While every client […]

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Three Magical Graduation Speeches I’ve always been a sucker for inspiring graduation speeches. I look forward to taking away a memorable morsel from a speaker, even from a school I’ve never attended! Here are three that I found especially impactful. Perhaps you will too. Ken Burns at Brandeis University: May 2024 Ken Burns in an […]

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