A Quick Confidence Booster

I did a CareerCast podcast interview today with Caroline Goyder, author of Find Your Voice. The episode will go live on 9.18.2020. Before I read her book, I never really thought much about how sitting for too long can negatively influence one’s confidence. It’s so easy to slouch and that leaves less room for air

The Power of Encouragement

I will admit it – with the way things are in the world, encouragement is a rare and super needed thing. Life can be more than a little challenging and hearing a bright voice gives me hope, confidence, and a renewed commitment to move ahead. Thank you for the encouragement – and you know who

Listen First

I am working on being better. For me, it starts with listening with an open heart and putting assumptions to the side no matter how what that takes. This is the foundation of courage and compassion. When you listen and pause with silence, you will learn more than if you speak first. This is humbling

Start with a Boost

The world feels so sad and almost hopeless at the moment – with many wishing that someone or something will make things better. Yet, this isn’t possible. It’s up to each of us – taking a step and being kind to those around. Not always easy and yet, let’s take one step together. Warmly,Anita

Pause Overwhelm for a Moment

In today’s environment, many people believe that it is just too hard to feel anything but sad. Yet the more I focus on my own challenges, the bigger they feel – at times to the point of feeling overwhelmed. My “solution” is to reach out to other people. When I do, I feel a little

If You Want Something, Ask

I get scared to ask for what I want – even things that benefit others and not just me. I often wonder why that is. Like most people, I could go back to childhood and find reasons like not wanting to be rejected. This is true then and now. Yet, I do get rejected at

Expressing Gratitude Takes Courage

Why does expressing gratitude take courage? Isn’t as simple and easy as saying “Thank You”? At a superficial level, yes – thank you = gratitude.  Yet, the superficial is not enough. Not even close.  It takes courage to look at each situation – some would say especially the negative ones and feel appreciation. Why would

Is It a Challenge or Your Ticket to Freedom?

I was chatting with a friend today about challenges and innovation. Some people believe  innovation is a “luxury” in today’s world – not my friend. He has used innovation in times of challenge when no one seemed to have an answer and he had to make it up. Transforming challenges has become his superpower in

Sometimes You Need to Boost Yourself First

I truly believe that it’s super important to encourage those around us. Yet there are days when you need to boost yourself first. Please remember that this is not a selfish act. Self-care is a foundation for being able to do for others. Over time, you will be the source of encouragement and the recipient.

Encouragement = Thank, Praise, Boost

Encouragement is a funny thing. The more you share it, the more encouraged you will feel. It can take the form of a thank you, praise and acknowledgement, or a boost to help the other person see their value. This last part is so crucial today. In the midst of so many big challenges, it