Why Failure Worked For Me
I thought growing up I was going to be an actress. EVERYTHING in my life was centered around making it on Broadway – it was even more important than boys. 😉 I had been accepted to study acting at the competitive New York University musical theatre program. I moved to New York City and took […]
10 “Motivational” Phrases Keeping You Stuck
You’ve seen them on mugs, posters, or Instagram captions — motivational quotes that sound inspiring but actually make it harder for you to navigate life. Why? We found in our research study that having too much “grit” can make you less flexible and willing to change! (check out research here). While the intent might be […]
Are Your Goals Actually Goals?
“Uh oh. We have to restructure our entire strategic planning session tomorrow, because of what you just said onstage” the CEO told me. “Now that I know goals and plans are two different things, everything we had was a plan. Gotta change that before our session in the morning!” We had just finished talking about […]
What If You’re Never Satisfied With What You Have?
Two weeks ago I heard a quote that stopped me in my tracks: “The things that ‘aren’t enough’ today are the exact things you longed for 5 years ago.” Ouch. It rang so true it hurt. I’m a high achiever. I want to succeed, and never settle. I’ve spent a lot of my life striving […]
5 Advantages of Accepting Change (Instead of Fighting It)
The easiest way to get on board with change is by recognizing the 5 advantages that change brings.
The Risk of Avoiding Change
If you’re avoiding shooting your shot because change feels risky, remind yourself that staying static is risky, too.
Do You Have a Bad Attitude at Work? 8 Signs YOU’RE the Toxic Coworker (yes, #3 is real!)
Watch out for these 8 behaviors that could signify that you’re caught up in problematic workplace behavior.
How to Protect Yourself from an Emotional Bully
If you have an emotionally bully in your life who won’t leave you alone, there’s a 3-step process for handling yourself and dealing with them in a healthy, productive way.
What To Do When You Want to Quit But Can’t
If you want to quit but can’t, you can still set yourself up – both emotionally and tactically – for success.
How to Deal with a Pessimist at Work
These three strategic retorts to the pessimist in your office will help you turn the attitude around.
