Gentleness as power and medicine, in business and life
Something I noticed recently in our clients is how used up people are feeling, how difficult it is to feel clear, especially given the political environment, especially here in the U.S. I had another message about marketing that I was going to send out, and I will, in due course, but this week it feels […]
Removing stripped screws from your business
As you may or may not know, one of my passionate hobbies is woodworking. I love the combination of functionality and beauty, and my latest project is building a new countertop for our kitchen island, which is actually an antique cabinet. The new countertop will overhang on two sides, so we can sit around it, […]
Anxiety about the future, prepping, and… business?
Watching the horrific fires in Los Angeles highlights the conversations that have come up recently… A number of clients have been talking about anxiety they have about the uncertainty of the future, and some of the scary stuff potentially: politically, financially, climate, etc… So the conversation turned to prepping. Yes, prepping, meaning preparing yourself for […]
How to get going with your business after a break
One of the members of our Learning Community was expressing how it can be surprisingly hard to get back to work after being away. And early January is one of those times that so many people feel disconnected and out of step with their business after much-needed down time. How do you get back into […]
Sufi blessing for 2025
2025 just began, and I hear many saying “good riddance!” to 2024. It’s also the 1st of the month of Rajab, 1446 in the Islamic calendar, and the 1st of Tevet, 5785 in the Jewish calendar. It is remarkable to me that all three calendars have the 1st of their respect months on the same […]