Creating Your Dream Life

That Voice in the Meeting Picture it. You just got promoted. You're sitting at the head of the conference table for the first time, coffee in hand, ready to lead your first team meeting or your first budget training session. And then a little voice pipes up from somewhere behind your left ear: "Who put YOU in charge? Any minute now, someone's going to figure out you have no idea what you're doing." If you've heard that voice, welcome. You're in very good company. That voice h

I was on my way to a women’s day event in Estes Park, CO when, somewhere along the drive, my brain started connecting the dots between living an intentional life and setting our 2027 goals. I had my GPS on. To a place I’ve been to 100s of times. Interesting! Why DO we use our GPS when we already know the way? Honestly, I only needed it for the last few miles, to make sure I knew exactly where to go once inside the resort area. (The planner in me likes knowing EXACTLY where I’

There is a moment in every successful leader's journey when the question changes. At first, it's: How do I become successful? Then: How do I grow? Then: How do I build the team, the business, the income, the reputation, the life I've envisioned? And if you've been successful, you've probably answered those questions pretty well. You've worked hard. You've learned. You've taken risks. You've made decisions when there wasn't a clear answer. You've solved problems. You've figure

It’s summer and we’re in full ‘home improvement’ project mode. There were a few things we wanted to accomplish this summer – fix the back deck with a railing (so no one falls off), and epoxy the garage floor (better look and safer when it gets wet, etc.), plus a few other assorted projects along the way. It looked great on paper… and simple. Oh, we’ll just fix ‘this’ because it’s going to make our lives easier, the garage will be more usable/organized – a better system to sto

As we move through the year, I find myself asking a question that I encourage many of my coaching clients to consider: "What has surprised you most so far this year?" Not what went according to plan. Not what you expected. But what genuinely surprised you. For me, the biggest surprise is how quickly time moves when we're busy doing ALL the things. The unexpected personal things that take our focus (for me it was an issue with our well and the weekend without water and the mad

Our daughter-in-law, Miho, is 1st generation Japanese. We had one of those lightbulb moments back in February to have her parents come to our house/Colorado for their recent US visit. It was incredible. In 10 days we gave them a true ‘western’ experience including fishing, gun range shooting, visiting Rocky Mountain National Park for 3 days (seeing elk, deer, other critters), and so many more experiences! We connected over amazing home-cooked Japanese food by Miho’s mom, play

Coaching is powerful. It can unlock clarity, accelerate growth, and create results that feel almost magnetic in their momentum. But here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: Coaching is not always a good idea. Not because coaching doesn’t work—but because mindset determines whether it can work. Let’s talk about when stepping into coaching is like planting seeds in concrete instead of soil. The Illusion: “Coaching Will Fix Me” If someone enters coaching believing they are

We are having an amazing winter/spring! Our son, daughter-in-law & grandson came to stay with us (they work remote) for a couple of months to enjoy the - ahem… Colorado winter weather (which happens to be one of the mildest winters, not quite what we were expecting; the East Coast is getting all the snow). So, to help keep a 14-month-old entertained, we bought a bird feeder. I am not a birder. For those of you who are, that’s amazing. I just enjoy watching birds enjoy their l

There comes a moment—usually somewhere between “I’ve checked all the boxes” and “Why does this still feel empty?”—when purpose starts tapping you on the shoulder. Not yelling. Not demanding. Just… tapping. And if you’re anything like the people I work with—brilliant, accomplished, capable—you’ve probably wondered: “How can I have so much and still feel like something’s missing?” Here’s the truth that may gently undo you (in the best way): Your life’s purpose was never lost. I

That’s what I’ve been sharing with people when asked “How have your holidays been?” Awesome, amazing, enjoyable, memories everywhere - and what day/time is it again? The reason it’s been a blur is because we now have a 1 yr old in the family! He is an absolute joy AND I now remember THOSE days. That saying keeps coming to mind, “the days are long and the years are short”. Parents, you remember those days if you’re not still ‘in’ them, right? Learning to walk (WHOA does the wo

The holidays come wrapped in twinkle lights, scented candles, and a surprising amount of emotional landmines. Suddenly everyone has expectations, plans, opinions, and just one quick favor that somehow eats your entire afternoon. If your soul is whispering, “I love these people… but I also need a nap,” this blog is for you. Welcome to Holiday Boundaries 101 — your seasonal survival guide for staying grounded, loving, and joyfully unbothered. Why Holiday Boundaries Matter (Even

Have you ever needed to rewire anything? Usually we think of rewiring when there’s a problem, like the electrical in our homes or vehicles. This also usually involves someone who specializes in electrical work - which would not be me, by the way. Often we don’t spend time thinking about rewiring our brains. However, our neuropathways start wiring before we’re born and continue throughout our lives! All our learning, every experience, all the emotions, you get the idea, factor