Happy Sunday! I need a vacation. It seems like lately I am always saying that! So I finally got one. Not just a quick trip back home to see family, where my itinerary was jam packed with functions. Or not just the quick weekend getaway, where packing and hopping on a plane takes up more time than the actual relaxing does. I actually just got back from spending 5 days on a glorious Caribbean island with beautiful weather, sand, and the sea. And I completely checked out. No travel pass on my...
11 months ago • 5 min read
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Just a few days ago I posted something to LinkedIn on strategy. Someone commented asking if I thought that there were fundamental concepts that all leaders share. Yes! Strategy isn’t just a corporate buzzword, or something scribbled on a whiteboard at the annual retreat. It is the actual foundation of decision-making, the quiet force that guides where energy, resources, and human resource flow. While every organization has its own unique challenges, there are...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Happy Summer! School's out. The rain has finally stopped and it's sunny and warm out here in Hingham. Who else other than me, is just plain tired of working? Even if you are far away from that goal post of retirement, keep reading, I think this newsletter will still make sense. I turn 60 in exactly one day, and I am tired of working my butt off! There comes a point where working is not just about being burned out, it’s about the clarity I have gained. My mom died at 60. So this entire year, I...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Happy May and the start of Mental Health Awareness month! Let’s be honest, there are a lot of stressed and burnt-out people in the workplace. You might even be one of them. I know a few years ago, I was working 12-hour days, 7 days a week, juggling to keep it all together, running on little sleep and a whole lot of espresso! Addressing mental health and managing stress are not just personal issues, they are crucial for sustaining professional success and organizational health. I want to...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Hey there, I bet you've seen the Katy memes all over social and the 10-minute venture of an all-female crew into ‘space’. But it has me thinking. Have you ever dreamed so big that it scared you? That’s the idea of moonshot goals, dreaming so big they force us out of our comfort into a realm of unlimited possibilities. I’m not talking about just about achieving something great, I’m talking about transforming how we think and operate on a fundamental level and shooting for the stars! What...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Happy Sunday! Today I'm talking about why AI-generated content action figures seem to be popping up everywhere on social media these days. From marketing blurbs to these personalized action Figure/ Barbie dolls. I had to jump in on the latest craze and ask ChatGPT to create something based on what it knew about me and my likeness. While not perfect, it was pretty accurate! (See above). I also am curious about specific prompts, privacy, and personalization. But here’s the real questions I...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Happy Sunday! I hope you are embracing rest and self care today. What did you do this weekend? My daughter, who is a certified sports medicine fitness trainer asked me, “What kind of squat did you include in your routine today?” I told her, “Diddly!” Seriously though, I didn’t do anything that required heavy lifting or brain effort this weekend. I read, caught up on a few shows, stretched lightly and walked, and made some kitchari to enjoy later tonight! Monday- Friday, during the hustle of...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey there! Here's just the boost you need to get through March working from home, whether you are a remote employee or an entrepreneur. As more of us embrace remote work or find ourselves in hybrid work environments, staying focused and productive outside the traditional corporate office setup, especially this time of year, has become a crucial skill that I know I need more help with! Here’s a deeper look at some effective strategies to enhance your work-from-home experience, and get through...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Happy 2025! Here's what trending... Quitters Day Recap: What Your Dropped Resolutions Say About You Quitters Day just passed by, falling on the second Friday of the month or 10 days in, and for a lot of us, it's the moment we realize those New Year’s resolutions- about hitting the gym, switching up our diet, stepping up our business strategies, or just growing personally, are starting to slip, or are maybe even long gone. But instead of beating ourselves up as failures, let’s talk about why...
almost 2 years ago • 5 min read