As the year comes to a close, I spent time looking back at all of the books I read (thanks for helping to track, Goodreads!). I love to read both fiction and non-fiction, but this year, the non-fiction books really stood out. My 12 favorite books for 2017 are as follows (in no particular order): … Continue reading The Best 12 Books Of 2017
What is the purpose of a question? Children ask hundreds of questions each day, but as we grow older, we ask less and less. Perhaps it is because the world isn't as new to us anymore, or perhaps it is because we are afraid of the answers. We tend to ask questions that help us … Continue reading Powerful Questions (Part I)
As many of you know, I am currently going through an advanced coach training program at NYU. This week I completed a course on the foundations of coaching, and thought it would be fun to share excerpts from my final essay. I often work with a brilliant facilitator, who starts every session by saying, “Everything we … Continue reading The Foundations of Coaching
I write a lot about the importance of values. Developing them, defining them, and living them. How about changing them? I think that for many, living by a named and defined set of values is extremely valuable (pun intended). So what do you do when you realize that your values have changed or evolved? You … Continue reading Updating My Core Values
You have found your dream job. You spend hours making sure your resume is up-to-date. You carefully craft your cover letter. You submit your writing samples and references. You wait. And you hear...nothing. Job hunting can be an incredibly challenging and daunting process, with a lot of unanswered applications and not a lot of hope. … Continue reading 5 Tips to Improve Your Job Application
It is so easy to get caught up in days filled with to-do lists, unread inbox messages, and countless projects you wish you had time to do. I’ve always seen the importance in keeping things as simple as possible. Let's talk about simplifying life and setting the stage for a clear mind, healthy body, and … Continue reading How to Simplify Your Life
Wake up early: I’ve always been an early riser (I usually get up at 6am), and I find that the earlier I wake up, the more productive I am. I like to start the day at the gym, followed by a 10 minutes of meditating, and then reading or watching the news while I eat … Continue reading 10 Things To Do Every Day
