It’s National Stress Awareness Day… While stress is an inevitable part of life, our response to it is within our power. Our body naturally responds (“fight-or-flight”) to the stress that accompanies personal life, work life, technology, data consumable environment,...

Sleep and its healing power are essential to our well-being yet is often under-appreciated. Research consistently affirms that the quality of our sleep matters. Our sleeping habits play a critical role in supporting our heart and overall health—and according to new...

There’s been a consistent focus lately with many people that I am working with through my Coaching and Counseling practice…. Cultivating an abundance lifestyle. Just yesterday during a counseling session, a gentleman in his “mid-life season”, reflected much on...

If you’ve followed me on social media this week, you’ve seen me posting memories of the 4 marathons I’ve run over the last 10 years- October 4, 2015, October 14th, 2018, October 13th, 2019, and October 10th, 2021. As I’ve been reminiscing this week, I’ve come to...

re·fine·ment “The improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes.” In conversations over the last couple of days, I’m reminded of “refinement”, a key element in my business. Our instincts are worthy of our attention, often encouraging us to...

September - What a whirlwind of a month.. September has always been my favorite month- the start of Fall and a month for a reset. The crisp air and surrounding scenic changes set the stage for fresh, “new” and invigorating starts. Most of my major career...

sac·ro·sanct /ˈsakrōˌsaNG(k)t,ˈsakrōˌsaNGk(t)/ adjective (especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. Thanks to my trusted colleague, Jared Byer, HFC- Corporate Wellness Educator | Health Coach, I recently...

Most people recognize in a time of discomfort or dissatisfaction that it's time for change. Whether it's related to a relationship, personal health & well-being, upgrades to home, career situation, vehicle, or whatever, they have an itch for something to be...

As we welcome “summer” with Saturday’s solstice (and the shortening of daylight), it’s tempting to focus on squeezing all we can into our next few months. I’m guilty- I caught myself the other day- how can I plan for “all the things” I want to do in all of life’s...

Earlier this week I was privileged with a stay in Lake George to facilitate my “Sole Support” workshop at a statewide Annual Meeting for OCFS and OTDA Staff Development Coordinators. The workshop is designed to encourage leaders to identify creative ways to...

The garden by my side entrance caught my attention today as I scurried in from my morning workout. For many people, these Spring plants symbolize a change of seasons... Hope for better days… Excitement for warmth, sun and outdoor activities… Opportunity to do the...

When was the last time you celebrated your “Awethentic YOU”? As part of my enrollment process, I ask those that I serve through Coaching and Counseling, “From who and/or what do you gain support/strength? Who do you feel safe with/trusting of to share your authentic...

Put the guilt, shame, anger and resentment, worry, regret and disappointment to the curb with physical clutter. Challenge yourself with a deep spring clean of the specific emotions that often reinforce the grip on our belongings • Guilt- Rooted in actions from...

Remember that game show, “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”? You know… that show that featured a quiz competition with contestants attempting to win a top prize of $1,000,000 by answering a series of multiple-choice questions, usually of increasing difficulty? People...

You may have seen my February 19th blog talking about my upcoming vacation and my intent to notice nurturing experiences with which to infuse more routinely in my non-vacation days. Taking note of several things thus far, last Friday afforded me an especially...

“Sleep hygiene”… “Good sleep habits”… Perhaps you’ve heard this? Curious about its value? If you believe you’re worth it, then invest in your sleep- your worth depends on it! Sleep is an essential part of maintaining overall well-being. #Harmony Design your harmony...

Driven to enhance myself as a friend, family member, colleague, and business professional, I’ve made it a practice to take note of and invite feedback from others about their experience of me. What about me is of value/meaningful to others? My positivity, optimism,...

Have you had the fortune of a mentoring relationship? It’s such a rewarding experience for the mentee, the mentor, the organizations/businesses in which the mentee and mentor serve. It affords the opportunity to: • Pay forward the experiences we’ve had...

Leaders, driven by both pride in their work and steady investment in moving vision to fruition, often find It to be a challenge to take a break and step away from “the work”. They often work late into the evening, over the weekends and during their “vacations”, if...

I feel privileged to share my essence, experience, and expertise with individuals (coaching and counseling) and organizations/communities (consulting- speaking engagements, workshops, trainings, and interim operations) along their quest for creating “better”. My...