Articles
Shyness and Social Anxiety: How Not to Let it Get in Your Way
What I’ve learned from jobs that forced me out my comfort zone, plus tips from psychologist Ellen Hendriksen.
If You’re Miserable in Your Job, Relationship or Environment, This Might Be Why
When we're stuck and unhappy, the culprit is often a bad fit.
Traveling Solo to France with a Baby: Lessons About Grace When Plans Go Awry
A few mistakes under pressure are reminders of how to extend more generosity to myself, and others.
When Finding Love and Achieving Your Dreams Feel Out of Your Control
If you stay focused on your vision and practical steps forward, it will all add up.
What I Learned From Starting a Podcast, as a Business Owner and as a Writer
How starting a podcast for my business required pushing through some initial fears and gave me an unexpectedly perfect creative outlet.
3 Reasons Why You've Got to Follow Your Crazy Off-the-Beaten-Path Ideas
Even if (like me) it involves adding a mule to the family.
Why You Keep Stalling Out on a Goal
If you can’t get yourself started on a goal you say is important — one of these two things is likely at play.
Practical Tips for Dealing With Burnout
Get the energy boost you need to finally move forward on your most important goals in life and work.
Why Take a Sabbatical: 3 of the Most Common Reasons
How people take sabbaticals varies widely, but their Why is often the same.
Why People Talk Themselves Out of Making a Change (You Might Be Surprised)
I help people get around their personal roadblocks when it comes to making an important change in life and work. Here’s my top advice for how to do that.
The End of My Year-Long Sabbatical, The Start of Something Better Than I Ever Imagined
The fearful, self-doubting me who worried that quitting my job for a sabbatical was a big mistake could never have imagined how it actually turned out.
Seeking Sabbatical Stories for My New Podcast "Leap Like Me"
Do you know someone who took a sabbatical that changed the direction of their life?
The Benefits of Starting a Gratitude Practice
Coming home after a trip is a great way to be reminded of how good everyday life is — and gratitude practices can keep the good vibes going.
When a Little Planning Goes a Long Way (A Cautionary Tale)
The thought surfaced from out of nowhere: I do not want to turn out like her.
You've Got a Great Partner, Now Make a Great Plan
Introducing my new coaching package for partners.