Had a marvelous costume fitting this morning, and thought back to some favorite costumes over the years. And then I thought about other aspects of life that need to be “fitted” to us. What aspect of your life might need a bit of an alteration?Costume fittings are unique because they are the exact opposite of […]
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When do you feel most connected to the majesty of the earth?
Last night just before sunset, I emerged from the subway to discover that all of New York was lit by this vibrant color of rose gold.I’d been inside (in air conditioning!) at a church meeting, working with an exciting and insightful group of people to apply design thinking as we create our strategic plan. There […]
Don’t give as a way to avoid taking.
Have you ever found yourself giving as a way to avoid taking?I find that it’s common among entrepreneurs, artists, and ministry professionals. Pretty much all of the people I coach.Taking up space. Taking your turn. Taking a chance. Taking your time. Taking the reins. Taking the high road.Those all sound important, but somehow doing them […]
How often do you set aside time to plan?
Today I’m parking myself and taking off the sunglasses to look more clearly into the next 6-12 months. I’m balancing live musicals that take me out of town with leading various Lutheran events and retreats around the country, producing the web series, continuing VBS for grownups, launching new coaching groups, and time with family and […]
What’s your favorite part about dinner parties?
I firmly believe the world is a better place when there are more dinner parties. I love dinner parties, and I don’t even cook. For me it’s about a number of other things. Dinner parties are a chance to gather new combinations of people. I love to introduce my friends to one another and witness […]
Leading the change you wish to see in the world
This is my superhero pose. What makes you feel like a superhero?I’ve got all sorts of clients and friends saving the world every day through ordinary and extraordinary actions. We also need some people to step up and make extraordinary changes on a systemic level. The people who sit on the boards of charities, talk […]
Dream about what’s next
Are you at least a little bit afraid of winning? What does that mean when you’re not playing an actual game?Even when we’re not pursuing a sport or a job promotion or first chair in the orchestra, we all have things we’d like to “win.” An amazing relationship, your dream home, being known as the […]
Planes, trains, automobiles.
Planes, trains, automobiles. I’m traveling in all three today. When we get in any sort of vehicle, we know where we want it to take us. Are you living your life journey as deliberately as your commute? My Spring Jumpstart helps you ask those questions. Where are you currently headed? What do you want your […]
Is the story you are telling yourself about your life helpful?
Is the story you are telling yourself about your life helpful? Is it pulling your forward or holding you back?I know. The story of your life seems absolutely, totally true. I’m not here to bring doubt to the facts of your life, I’m here to help you questions whether maybe your interpretation of it needs […]
Are you preventing yourself from fully living your life?
Are you preventing yourself from fully living your life?First of all, be gentle with yourself if that’s true. You may not have been ready until now to make this shift. It’s a major shift. Stick with me for a glimpse of how I explain this shift to coaching clients. Early in our lives, we needed […]