I read, listen to podcasts, and pull from personal experiences to push my thinking in all areas of personal and team growth and development. The posts focus on my perspectives around the information I’m currently consuming. I hope these ideas and prompts are relevant to you and your personal development journey. Enjoy!

Embrace the Season

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. We have the holiday season all around us. The lights. The decorations. The celebrations. Embrace time with family & friends. Spend time on your own. Rest. Soak in the sparkle. I hope this day fills you with...
Socrates Wisdom on a Busy Life

Socrates Wisdom on a Busy Life

We often glorify busyness and productivity. In this state, the words of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates ring truer than ever: "The barrenness of a busy life." - Socrates These five simple words provide a profound truth. If we are too busy, we don’t participate...

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Halfway Day

Halfway Day

July 2nd (tomorrow) marks the midpoint of the year – Halfway Day. This is a great occasion to pause, reflect, and refocus. Both individuals and businesses can embrace the day. We can leverage the milestone to take stock of progress and plan for the months ahead. With...

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PodList & Summary – 6.29.24

PodList & Summary – 6.29.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development The blog posts this week are inspired by personal reflection and exploration. Last Sunday, I turned 55 and considered this milestone through several different lenses.  For anyone out there near their 50s...

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Women Over 50 Feeling Invisible

Women Over 50 Feeling Invisible

I recently heard about the Invisible Woman Syndrome. This is when women over 50 feel that others no longer see them. They are ignored in stores and restaurants. Passed on the street as if they didn’t exist. Articles have been written by HuffPost, Psychology Today, and...

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Careers Over 50

Careers Over 50

Careers are a funny thing. We define them individually and as a society. We talk about “retirement” after 30 years of work. Yet, the math on this equation doesn’t realistically work. If we start work in our early 20’s, retirement would be in our early 50s. Yet, we...

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15-Minute Projects

15-Minute Projects

Last year, I embarked on what I called my 15-minute curation project. The journey began with the post Start by Starting and was summarized at the end of the year with all my lessons in the post titled 15 Minute Project - Q4 Progress. My intent was to take on some...

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The Importance of Midpoints

The Importance of Midpoints

There was a post a while back that touched on our lives happening in eras (or chapters). Here’s a snippet of my perspective from that post: “I think the idea of eras has a more magical feel than chapters. Same concept, different perspective. I wonder what would happen...

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55 Personal Development Post Highlights

55 Personal Development Post Highlights

Yesterday, I turned 55.  To celebrate, I decided to create a list of 55 of my favorite blog posts (from the 385 I've published) to jump start your personal development. The look back reminded me of the topics I’ve dug into in the last two years. You’ll see that...

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PodList & Summary – 6.22.24

PodList & Summary – 6.22.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development The blog posts last week had a strong theme – inspiration. Each post builds on the last.  Together they have us thinking about what inspires us, how to trigger more inspiration in our lives, and ensuring...

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The Dance of Inspiration and Motivation

The Dance of Inspiration and Motivation

The dance between inspiration and motivation is dynamic and full of collaboration. Inspiration sparks us. Motivation drives action. Inspiration sets the stage. Motivation keeps the momentum. When our motivation wanes, inspiration can get it back on track. They...

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The Dark Side of Inspiration

The Dark Side of Inspiration

We live in a world where there is content everywhere we turn. With all the information, we can be faced with too much of a good thing. The result – Information Overwhelm. Inspiration can be a double-edged sword. It propels us to reach for the stars. It can also lead...

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The Science of Inspiration

The Science of Inspiration

Sometimes we need a creative spark, and the inspiration just isn’t there. Our brain is making many connections to enable the experience of inspiration. Combining brain science with inspiration techniques can provide the space for ideas to flow. What happens in our...

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Where and When to Find Inspiration

Where and When to Find Inspiration

Inspiration is a muse that can strike at any moment. We feel invigorated, motivated, and ready to take on the world. We have a burst of creativity to create art, solve complex problems, or make life-changing decisions. Understanding where and when we’re most likely to...

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Unveiling the Mystique of Inspiration

Unveiling the Mystique of Inspiration

Inspiration often conjures up images of creative geniuses, artists, and visionaries. This can make it feel like a rare and elusive force that strikes like lightning. What if we, normal, everyday people, could harness and nurture inspiration? Today, we’ll delve into...

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PodList & Weekly Summary – 6.15.24

PodList & Weekly Summary – 6.15.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development This week has an eclectic mix of posts. I really enjoyed researching and summarizing executive functions and believe there is a lot of opportunity for more training in the space. I also have personally been...

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