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31 08, 2021

From diagnosis – to triathlon

2021-09-01T15:44:17-04:00

Dear Diary.... August 31, 2001 I've just been told that I have advanced ovarian cancer. I came into the hospital with confidence that the surgery would just be for a benign cyst. TOTALY STUNNED.  Not sure what to do, no idea who to talk to or what comes next. Yes, the surgeon did a quick [...]

From diagnosis – to triathlon2021-09-01T15:44:17-04:00
1 06, 2017

The Progress, Not The Gap

2021-08-31T07:31:59-04:00

Reboot – Mini-victories towards your next step up I am a triathlete and runner. Yet, this past winter I slipped into slug mode, not doing any training. To kick myself off of the couch, I signed up for an “advanced training team” run program leading to a 10k. Yes I had a solid qualifying time. [...]

The Progress, Not The Gap2021-08-31T07:31:59-04:00
5 05, 2017

REBOOT, RESET, RELAUNCH

2017-05-24T10:58:16-04:00

What do you do when (not if) you’ve fallen off of your goals and are sinking into the dreaded ‘here we go again’ swamp? STOP!  It’s normal, not the end of the world. Here’s a simple process to reengage, break out and accelerate towards your goals. 1. DISCONNECT from the feelings, the self recrimination. ALSO [...]

REBOOT, RESET, RELAUNCH2017-05-24T10:58:16-04:00
1 12, 2016

Hey there, coach!  How does your team see you? 

2021-08-31T07:33:16-04:00

As a corporate leader, you constantly face the challenge of sustaining team effectiveness. Like it or not, you are the coach for your team. If you’re unsure in this role, consider what makes a good coach from the perspective of your people.  Ask yourself, “If my people were choosing a coach, would they choose me?” [...]

Hey there, coach!  How does your team see you? 2021-08-31T07:33:16-04:00
21 09, 2016

Surviving and Thriving Beyond Drastic Change

2025-05-29T14:08:20-04:00

We all get bad news from time-to-time.  Sometimes it can seem devastating.  The secret is in how you choose to deal with it.  Fifteen years ago this month I was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer.  Reflecting back, it actually made me stronger. There are some valuable lessons for your business too. 1.Handling the Shock; First [...]

Surviving and Thriving Beyond Drastic Change2025-05-29T14:08:20-04:00
24 08, 2016

Flipping for Team Gold

2025-05-29T14:08:39-04:00

There’s a lot to be learned about teamwork in business from this year’s amazing USA women’s gymnastics team. During an interview with Bob Costas, these five young women hardly talked about themselves at all, instead focusing on how being part of the team encouraged them to perform even better. This is not a driven, grimly [...]

Flipping for Team Gold2025-05-29T14:08:39-04:00
24 08, 2016

Olympics & the Power of Focus – the look seen ‘round the world

2025-05-29T14:08:34-04:00

In the pre-race ready room, just before the finals of the Olympic 200 meter butterfly, a competitor danced around and shadow-boxed within inches of Michael Phelps.  Phelps’ scowl reflected his intense internal focus.  He never even acknowledged the antics. Phelps won the gold. Whether working in a corporation or as an entrepreneur, the ability to [...]

Olympics & the Power of Focus – the look seen ‘round the world2025-05-29T14:08:34-04:00
24 08, 2016

Olympic Gold – It’s All in Their Heads

2025-05-29T14:08:28-04:00

Big goals are intimidating.  In your company, employees may start with enthusiasm, then feel overwhelmed, stall out, and lack confidence that they’ll ever get to goal.   Yet you know that they have the necessary skills, and wonder how to rally them to finish. When you jump enough hurdles and win enough races to make it [...]

Olympic Gold – It’s All in Their Heads2025-05-29T14:08:28-04:00
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