Embracing the Unsettling Truth of Learning: It’s Okay to Lose (Something) While Gaining Experience
I never imagined what the coach and former Olympian would say about learning something new – and it changed everything. … Read more
Self Awareness
How a Quinoa Conundrum Put Me on a Quest for a Balanced Schedule
This morning, I made a discovery, quite literally, when a bag of quinoa smacked me right on the head as … Read more
How a New England Road Trip Taught Me to Embrace the Unexpected
Do you experience life as a one way journey or as a cycle ? Recently, I was driving around New … Read more
From Postdoc to Now: Three Career Lessons I Would Share with My Younger Self
Two events this weekend connected me with my past, and each made me think about something I’ve learned in my … Read more
What I Learned By Giving Myself a Performance Review
This year, I took a different approach to my annual performance review. Instead of the usual evaluation of goals and … Read more
The Sky’s The Limit: A Parasailing Metaphor for the Solopreneur Journey
I still remember the moment when I first laid eyes on a parasailer during my recent vacation in Hawaii. Suspended … Read more
Celebrate the Little Things: Why Recognizing Small Wins is Important
Isn’t it funny how we often shy away from talking about our accomplishments? It’s like we’re afraid to jinx ourselves … Read more
Embracing Change: What My Annual Solo Retreat in Sonoma Taught Me
After leaving my job a year ago, I rented a house in Sonoma for a solo “retreat.” It was magical. … Read more
A Friend Called Me “Busy.” Here’s How I Gave Myself a New, Freer, Narrative.
“You must be so busy.” said my friend. And for a moment, this shocked me. We were meeting to go for … Read more
