The Gift of Reaching Out

The Gift of Reaching Out

Hello and happy holiday season!  For some, the holidays bring about mixed emotions. It’s a time meant for gathering together with friends and family – in love and support and gratitude… But, it can also be a tricky landscape to navigate. There are challenging...
With Great Self-Knowledge Comes Great Leadership

With Great Self-Knowledge Comes Great Leadership

Hi everyone,  Last week I was part of a panel discussion for the Beyond Lean In book tour. We spoke about the importance of “Real Talk” when it comes to women and leadership. As a psychologist, “real talks” are the essence of my work. So, unsurprisingly, I chose to...
Talent alone won’t make you successful…or happy

Talent alone won’t make you successful…or happy

Hello and happy September!  I want to start us off today with a famous quote from Michael Jordan: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games; 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over...
Why Awe Should be Part of Your Emotional Life

Why Awe Should be Part of Your Emotional Life

Greetings Earthlings! I recently had the incredible privilege of touring NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The best way to describe the experience is awe-inspiring. From robotic technology to the Mars missions…I can’t even begin to describe how impressed I was....
My Brain, Your Brain, They all Scream…for Sugar!

My Brain, Your Brain, They all Scream…for Sugar!

Hello all! Who here likes desserts? Chocolate? Ice cream? Cookies? There are likely only a few people reading this who would say they could care less about sweets. If you are one of those people, lucky you! But if you’re not. You may have often wondered: why is it...
Mid-Year Reflections & Projections

Mid-Year Reflections & Projections

Hello everyone, it’s June, it’s summer, and it’s a mix of mid-year emotions! For many, reaching this point seems to evoke the need to express obvious statements like: “I can’t believe it’s already June!” But how come? What intention lies behind these typical...