Creating the Intention Getting the results you want, whether it’s at work, at home, in love or life… always starts with being clear about what you want and creating clear intentions. I became clear in late June/early July that moving to La Jolla, CA, my desired destination, was a “now or never” decision. (read more […]
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My last blog in August described that I was about to embark on a personal and professional transformation – moving from Kansas City, MO after 25 years to La Jolla, CA – simply because … I wanted to … and I can. You can read that blog post here. Based on reader response to a […]
Read MoreIf you’re considering re-inventing your life, and moving to a new location, there are several steps to take that will assure success. Keep in mind, I did this 25 years ago, before the Internet, before FaceBook, Linked In and before “networking” was a verb. Fast forward 25 years and some concepts remain the same, yet […]
Read MoreAs I was cleaning out files, I found one of my articles that was published in June 2004. Here it is with some slight editing that was specific to the time period in which it was written. Ok – I’ll admit it – I’m a management culture geek. I can’t stop thinking about the so-called […]
Read MoreThere was a robust response to my last blog Re-inventing and Re-defining after Age 50 and, as promised, here is Part 2 with more questions and responses that were submitted on the topic. But before I do that – I have a retraction. The local chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) had asked me […]
Read MoreThe local chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recently asked me to speak to their “Masters Group.” This is a group specifically designed for people over age 50 and the title of the program was How to Reinvent, Re-energize, Rejuvenate Your Career. NOTE: I was clearly the oldest person in the room and […]
Read MoreSigmund Freud emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind, including our dreams… and a primary assumption of Freudian theory is that the unconscious mind governs behavior to a greater degree than people suspect. So for all you amateur psychologists, analyze this: I’m standing, waist deep, in the middle of a large pond or lake, with all my […]
Read MoreI don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been captivated by the coverage about Muhammad Ali – his life and legacy. You see, as a little girl growing up, I remember seeing this brash and bold young Black man on television. He was loud and proud. All I knew were people who were […]
Read MoreHave you noticed that many people are experiencing a level of restlessness, edginess, weariness at work? Maybe it’s political campaign fatigue. But I began to think that people might be missing or seeking a deeper sense of hope or inspiration. Maybe it’s both. But what’s the difference? Hope and Inspiration My trusty Webster’s dictionary says […]
Read MoreThe incessant whining and self-pity was totally annoying. Snap out of it! Stop complaining, please! Unfortunately, the chatter in my head was hard to escape! You’re probably thinking: Here she goes again… another lesson learned from a total knee replacement. Really, I promise – this will be one of the last – maybe. It’s been […]
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