Last night my husband, Matt, received a call from one of his clients, a distributor. That client’s customer was complaining about the equipment that Matt’s company manufactures. It’s not typical for Matt to handle end-user issues. Usually, the distributor can handle it and if not, it goes over to tech support. But something about it tugged […]
On the Anniversary of My Mother’s Death
Today is the anniversary of my mother’s death. It’s been four years she has not been close enough to touch and yet every single day I have felt her presence in my life. In the last months before she died I learned a lot about my faith – in her, in me and in God. […]
My Client Mary
My client Mary (not her real name) always wants a guaranty that what she is about to do will work out before she starts. So each coaching call we spend about 10 minutes discussing the EXACT SAME THING: She doesn’t get guarantees. I don’t get guarantees. You don’t get guarantees. Nobody gets guarantees. Eventually, Mary […]
How to Get Over the Guilt of Investing in Yourself
I just invested in what feels like a most ridiculous and frivolous way. I am paying someone to shop for me. Who does that? Who cannot shop for themselves? The answer is me. I have never liked to shop. And as my body is starting to shift and change with age I don’t have a clue […]
Robin Roberts and The Butterfly Story
Last night I was watching Robin Roberts on Oprah’s Master Class. She has walked a pretty tough road at times. Her attitude and wisdom is inspiring. During the interview she talked about the story of the butterfly. I hadn’t heard it before and as an inspirational-fable-junky that is surprising. It touched me at a deep […]
