Wow, 2021 has been fun and challenging, plus has forced us to reconsider our resilience personally and professionally. Just when we had hoped things were done and the pandemic over, we are faced with a new variant, difficult choices and more stress. Thankfully, there are things we can do to stay strong in the face…
No sugar coating here; 2020 was awful in so many ways! However, there were bright spots too that gave us hope, clarity and renewed focus. 2020 was also a record year for organizations requesting me to present and to train on navigating change and change management, both professionally and personally. No wonder as all of…
Last week, I presented at two conferences. As usual, I was fortunate to learn from participants. I want to share what people said regarding anxiety, stress, apprehension and more. And, I’m confident they took away some beneficial and actionable takeaways on navigating change, connecting five generations and succession planning. All good. In the first quarter…
In 2020-21, getting and staying in shape gave way to cookies, snacking, lack of exercise and Netflix. These important items have been there for us when we really needed them. It’s how many of us survived being shut in, shut down and shut out of spending time with other human beings. Thankfully, it’s not that…
From mid‐March of 2020 through mid‐ October, I have presented virtually at 27 events. The bonus for me is that I always learn from the attendees as my presentations often lend themselves to spirited Q&A and comments. It appears that we’re doing okay. We’re hanging in there. And, we’re also stuck. From a professional standpoint,…
In Coming Apart, Falling Together Part 1, I shared my views on just some of the things that were getting in our way since COVID-19 became a reality for many of us in March of 2020. I also gave suggestion on how you/I can keep ourselves together during this changing and challenging time. This time,…
From rebuilding after a business setback to picking up the pieces after a breakup or divorce. A drop in financial or physical health to a dip in wellness. Working remote, in‐person, school, children, daycare, aging parents. How do you feel? Housing, mortgages, rents, Pandemic, isolation, frustration, fear, change, stress, more stress, additional stress, lack of…
After college, I moved to NYC for a job. Young, strong and filled with energy I embarked on an unsuccessful career with Calvin Klein (no, definitely not as a model) as a sales rep. I learned a lot selling and made very little money. I was 22, stressed and put on a pair of Stan…
Challenging times, Yep! Stressed out, yep! COVID‐19 got you worried, concerned and pissed off, YES! Our lives are upside down, we’re living in close proximity to loved ones, we’re lonely and isolated. It is more than we could have imagined as we greeted 2020 back in January. You’ve binged watched TV, went for more walks…
Add one pandemic and mix in the globe and you get fear, death and uncertainty. Uncertain times are here. Social distancing is a reality. And, my neighbors have a freezer full of chicken! This Corona virus thing is new for most of us and we’re not sure how to react. Sprinkle in anger, hanging with…
