Part of my coaching involves what I call Communication Review. This process involves my clients sending me their draft responses when they are in a high-stakes or emotionally charged email exchange, before sending them out. On Memorial Day I received a very lengthy email from a client asking for my…

Often when I hear a quote that resonates or makes me think, I write it down. Recently I looked at the list and most of the quotes inspired newsletters. The quote this time was: “When a woman is in her pleasure, she lights up, and she lights up everyone around…

My son turned 15 on June 14th. He’s been taller than me for a long while, but I’m starting to see his maturity come out, and he recently interviewed for his first job and got it. I’m so proud of him. On his 15th birthday, we had a small group…

Have you heard of Relationship Marketing? Apparently, that is what I teach. I didn’t know that until someone else shared that phrase with me. At first, I didn’t like the notion. I took issue with the word marketing because it felt salesy at best and manipulative at worst. But that…

I am officially halfway through my 50 for 50 charity campaign and I have been so inspired by the process. I’ve particularly loved hearing from all of you about what matters to you and what you’re supporting and why you’re supporting it. And I want to hear more! I’ve learned…

One of my coaching clients was venting about how one of his employees is always complaining. His response, “What are you going to do about it?” Even though his intent may have been to shut the person up, I loved that response. It’s a question that can spark action. …

I couldn’t do a Mother’s Day newsletter this year, it was the first one without my mother, and it was too hard. But for this Father’s Day, I want to honor her, the dads, and all the parents that step up to do the tough job that is parenthood. I’ve…

Last Fall I wrote about the idea that relationships do not need to be categorized. They are not a “work friend,” they are simply a friend. I fully embrace when my relationships blur the line between personal and professional. If you missed that post, you can read it here. A…

One of my favorite silver linings of the pandemic was the daily calls with the MG100 community. Because Marshall curated a group of people from all over the world, I was privy to insights and happenings from so many places and perspectives. Once the pandemic urgency slowed, the calls became…