If I’m not having fun, I’m not doing it! That’s more than just my favorite phrase—it’s my entire life philosophy in action. Life is too short not to fill your days with joy, passion, and purpose, and for me, nothing embodies that better than stepping onto the stage...
When was the last time you had fun? That might sound like a light-hearted question, but I take my fun seriously! I remember asking my ex-husband this question, and he couldn’t answer me. I started to ask my friends and colleagues, and they’d usually answer with “Oh,...
You know that I’m a fan of words. I’m an even bigger fan of choosing words. Not in the finger-wagging way but in the inspiring-your-mindset way. Today I saw an article that said grouchy bosses are on the rise. Yuck. I can’t think of a less inspiring thought than these...
You’re often called on to be a leader in real time, and it doesn’t always involve a title. It’s about how you pour into yourself so you have the reserves to invest in others. Whether you’re leading a company or a team, or just trying to make sure your family gets to...
The holidays are here—you are overflowing with to-do lists, traditions, and the endless stream of calories you’ll probably regret (but not really). Amidst the frenzy, you dream of time to yourself but rarely make it happen. Here’s the kicker: Americans average over...
When you think of learning, does a classroom come to mind? What about the experiential kind of learning? The often brief moments that happen without any formality, tuition, or a walk to school. If you want to make the most out of life as it unfolds every day, what...
What would you say if I told you that a long-lasting impression is formed in a matter of seconds? And that no matter what you say or do, the person you’re meeting is making eleven decisions based on this brief moment? ⏰ If you’re like me, your immediate response is...
Do you want to be an overnight success? When we think of overnight successes, we never imagine the sleepless nights, the anxiety to perform, the investment of time and energy, or the lean years before someone’s discovered. We just think of their big moments, the...
You might recall that August 27 was a big milestone for me. This year marked TEN YEARS since I had my last chemo treatment. My team decided that I should answer three important questions that might help you. Here they are: 1. What do you think was the most important...
How are you feeling? No, really. How are you feeling? That’s a question I ask every patient when I walk in the room. I want to help my patients feel as good as humanly possible. My goal is to help them have a long *healthspan* versus lifespan. Your healthspan is the...