Work-Life Balance: Playing the Long Game
“Balance” is something we all seem to be seeking, whether in our diets, our perspectives, or the tradeoffs we make between our personal and professional lives. But personally, I find…
Career planning: Finding the confidence to say “no”
Think about the last time you said “no” to someone, either in a personal or a professional context. How did it feel? For many of you, declining that ask or…
Maintaining Your Brand: Personal Branding (Part Four)
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus We’ve arrived at the final post in…
The power of asking “What if…?”
When my children were small, we would play a game called “What If”. The format was simple—I described a hypothetical scenario, and they brainstormed possible responses. For example, I might…
Building Your Brand: Personal Branding (Part Three)
"A great brand is a story that’s never completely told. A brand is a metaphorical story that connects with something very deep – a fundamental appreciation of mythology. Stories create…
Designing Your Brand: Personal Branding (Part Two)
"At the center of your being you have the answer: you know who you are and you know what you want." – Lao Tzu In my first post on personal…
What You See
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus Running has been a big part of…
How the World Sees You: Personal Branding (Part One)
"A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well." – Jeff Bezos Take a moment to think…
Staying Present
Doing one thing at a time could boost your productivity, reduce your stress, and improve your work and life satisfaction. Here’s how to improve your focus and bring your whole…