Have you ever been in a tough time of transition or going through a big change in your life and someone tells you to just “let go” or “surrender”? Though it may be well intentioned advice, it can be frustrating to receive that guidance. Many of us know that’s what we need to do, but […]

One of the things I’ve been focusing on a lot lately is how I can learn to become a better listener to others in my life both personally and professionally. I’ve been familiar with the strategy of “active listening” and have practiced it regularly for many years. But somehow, even when actively listening to another, […]

Research studies have actually shown that at least half of Americans experience significant loneliness during the holiday season! Whoa. Kind of ironic since this is the time of year we’re supposed to be connecting and sharing love with one another. Because loneliness can sky rocket this time of year, I wanted to show this video […]

The coaching space has changed a lot in the 16 years I have been part of it. Way back when I was first starting this out as a profession, people didn’t really know what it was when someone said “life coach.” Today, that same phrase can often provoke a response of cynicism or skepticism. I […]

So, over the last two years, I probably had some of the most intense growing experiences of my life. Just to share a few of the highlights, I got married; bought a house; had a baby; started my coach certification training program after 16 years in the business; and decided to write and publish a […]

  In today’s Profiles in Brilliance, I have the great pleasure of introducing you to Amy Kessler, one of the graduates from my 2016 Brilliance Coaching Academy. Simply put, to know Amy is to love Amy. I first met Amy at a mutual friend’s wedding. I was instantly put at ease by her heartfelt friendliness […]

I am absolutely delighted to be debuting my Profiles in Brilliance blog today with an interview I had with my long-time student and recent graduate of the Brilliance Coaching Academy, Sharna Fabiano. An internationally recognized specialist in Argentine Tango, Sharna has an extensive list of accomplishments and accolades in the dance world. But that’s just […]

Uncertainties are a reality of life, but sadly for many of us they can cause us a lot of anxiety, or they activate our inner control-freak, and we end up trapped in old habits of linear thinking. I know for me my “Miss Fix-it” gets jumpstarted at the first sign of uncertainty if I don’t […]

It’s normal to get triggered in relationships. If we’re interacting with each other and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, our feathers will get ruffled from time to time. It’s helpful to understand how you normally react to triggers so that you can see where you’re starting from and what kind of unconscious behaviors emerge. For […]

I’ve learned that people like labels. They want to know what you “are.” Am I a yogi? Am I a buddhist? What do I practice? Certainly, I have many go-to techniques like yoga, meditation, praying, dancing, and meeting in community. And I pull ideas from many traditions. But when I really think about what my […]