Part of the recovery process is similar to how we overcome setbacks. Recently, Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast and western North Carolina is still in recovery from Helene. Some areas in more remote areas of the western NC mountains will be in recovery for the foreseeable future. I was in Boone, NC […]
Personal Development
Alternatives to Resolutions for Achieving Your Goals
Alternatives to resolutions can shift our approach and can ultimately make achieving our goals more likely to happen. Options for creating “resolutions”: 1. Reflection and Gratitude Before setting new goals, spend time reflecting on the past year. Reflection has been shown to accelerate our learning and performance. Acknowledge your accomplishments in the past year and […]
My Favorite Books from 2023
I hope that my favorite books from 2023 provide you with reflection to accelerate growth. As a life-long learner, I’m an avid reader. My parents instilled in me a love of reading from a very young age, and I still enjoy the pleasure and learnings of a well-written book. Whether you are looking for a […]
How Unlearning a Behavior Leads to Growth
Unlearning a behavior is critically important in improving skills to take us to the next level. I recently worked with a client who wanted to improve her public speaking delivery as she was asked to speak to larger audiences than she had previously presented to in her role at her organization. She viewed herself as […]
My Inspirational Top Reads from 2022
My 2022 bookshelf provides inspiration for reflection and life-long learning. This is the time of year when many of us take the time to reflect on the past year: What went well? What do I want to change/improve upon in the upcoming year? What new goals/experiences do I want to add in the upcoming year? […]
3 Questions for End of the Year Reflection
The end of the year signifies a time for reflection. Research has shown that taking time to reflect has significant performance advantages. For years, I have kept a weekly “win jar” where I have kept a visual account of my “weekly wins”. I have further refined this ritual to include an informal journal where I […]