Coaching
Are You Being Too Hard On Yourself?
Life can be challenging, and sometimes, we may feel overwhelmed by the physical or emotional burdens we carry. Amidst the chaos, we must remember to hold a place where self-compassion can blossom. For me, this is found in my morning meditation, journaling, and on long walks. In one of my meditation practices, I was reminded…
Ready To Get Off The Stress Rollercoaster?
Chronic stress is a killer. Literally and metaphorically. In the short run, it kills joy. In the long run, it kills everything. I know because it was killing my joy and my well-being. When I was suffering from chronic stress and anxiety, I just assumed everyone tolerated daily headaches, muscle tension, overthinking, insomnia, and hyper-vigilance. …
What Habit Would You Like To Change?
Have you ever found yourself locked in an epic battle with your own bad habits? You know, those pesky little rascals that sabotage your productivity, test your willpower, and make you question your sanity? Whether it’s a snooze button addiction, the lure of midnight snacking, or the black hole of social media scrolling, we all…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Well, well, well! Look who’s back from her European getaway, or should I say “Covid-cation”! Turns out, during my delightful two-week summer escapade across the globe, I managed to contract the infamous virus for a solid ten out of fourteen days. Oh, what a splendid way to make memories, right? I figured after successfully avoiding it…
Writing, Acting, Directing & Reinventing
Back in 2005, where a quest for the perfect lead actor was underway at the USA Network, we were in search of someone who could flawlessly embody the enigmatic role of a fraudulent yet endearing psychic detective, with a mischievous touch of Peter Pan’s spirit. This character had to be lovable, playful, clever, and just…
Summertime: Unleash Your Inner Child
Ah, the magical season of summer! With its longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of freedom in the air, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with YOUR inner child. As adults, we often find ourselves caught up in responsibilities and the daily grind, forgetting the simple joys that made summers so special when we…
Turning Grief Into Purpose
When I was 10 years old, I lost my mother to cancer, and I remember feeling like my world had stopped. My heart was broken and life seemed impossible without her. Even as I type this sentence, almost 48 years later, I still get choked up by her memory. For anyone who has ever lost a…
Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help?
Why is it so hard to ask for help? In our professional lives, when we are confused or overwhelmed, it can be very hard to admit that we need help or that we don’t know how to do something. This is often tied to “Imposter Syndrome.” We THINK that if we ask for clarification, or…
It’s Never Too Late for Reinvention
In 2019, I walked away from a 30-plus-year career in the television industry… and everyone thought I was crazy. My career began as an UNPAID intern for a movie studio, which no longer exists. I worked as a Production Assistant on a feature film, but the movie was never released. I landed a secretarial job working for a movie…
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Are you having communication breakdowns, technology glitches, or travel mishaps? It might all be a coincidence or it might be Mercury in Retrograde. I know I am… and it happens to all of us! Whether you believe in the Mercury-in-retrograde-thing or not, when things start going wrong, it can feel like we are acting as a human…
