That’s the question that circled through my mind as I prepared to speak at a series of Women that Soar luncheons around the country. For inspiration I studied the life of an eagle, one of the most majestic creatures in the sky. Celebrated for it’s seemingly effortless ability to quickly move through the air, it… Read More
Career
3 Tips for Tipping the Scale in Favor of Your Sanity
There is no such thing as work life balance. That news will either be a disappointment or a great relief to the millions of us who’ve been chasing it for most of our adult lives. Why do I say so? Well, that’s simple. A part can never be equal to the whole – unless of… Read More
What Are We Waiting For?
Have you noticed how much of life we spend wishing and wanting? Nearly every day we encounter something that makes us say, “I always wanted to try that” or “I wish I could do that”. It’s as if we’re stuck in this endless cycle of wishes and wants that we don’t ever convert into actions… Read More
Time to Fight for What We Believe In!
Can you believe a woman was fired for being too irresistible? Yep! It’s a strange world we live in when a woman can be too attractive to keep her job. So was the experience of Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant in Iowa, who was terminated by her employer after 10 years of stellar performance, because… Read More
Inspired, Unstoppable and Ready to Fly!
Inspired and Unstoppable is my favorite book of the year! I just finished today and couldn’t wait to share it. Like many books I love, it beckoned to me from the bookstore shelves as I walked by. At first I was put off by it’s length (it’s nearly 300 pages), but as I prepared to… Read More
You Gotta Serve to Soar!
This past Saturday night’s Women that Soar awards were a wonderful celebration of the extraordinary accomplishments of women. It was such an honor to be selected as a part of this amazing group that exuded excellence in not only their professional lives, but equally important, in their work in the community. I was so moved… Read More