I recently traveled to India for the first time. Everything I’ve heard about the driving was true. Lane markers are mere suggestions. There’s a beautifully intricate dance among rickshaws, cars …
Moments that Matter
I’m traveling as I write this. In China. I’m experiencing the world in a series of moments. These moments matter. The heated tile floor in the bathroom. The fruit tea …
While I’m away
When my son finds himself fighting some nerves or anxiety, the answer is simple. We pray. Sometimes we hold onto each other in the kitchen. Sometimes, we pray open-eyed in …
Soul massage
If you acknowledge that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, then it’s not so far to leap. We recognize the power of massage for our physical bodies. It’s …
Beyond the baby shower
“Motherhood is the same as working 2.5 full-time jobs.” When I had the opportunity to become a mother, I knew it would be life-changing. What I didn’t know was how …
Are you using the most powerful tool to influence and connect?
The single most powerful tool you have in your change maker’s toolbox is… Story. Whether you’re influencing a C-level exec to rally her organization to a new mindset or helping …
The gift of surprise.
Her feedback was “You did a really good job answering their questions. But, it’s not an essay test. Say something the audience will be interested to hear.” I was prepping …
The gift of a word.
I’d been carrying it around for such a very long time. Meant to explain me in their eyes. Verbose, direct, judgmental eyes looking. To make sense. Yes. But it never …
Strong
You’re not supposed to keep going, and going. You need a rest now and then. Stay open to the clues that it’s time for a break. To breathe. The signs …
Thank you to the Daddies
Parenting is… a lot. So is career. Put them together, and I can’t fathom how I’d make it through a week without the support of my husband. And, not the …