I recently read an article about a nurse that worked with terminally ill patients. She had become aware of the many regrets her patients spoke of as they entered their last phase of their life. One of the most popular regrets that she heard over and over was the following:
“I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life that others expected of me”.
Many of...
Around Mother’s Day, my thoughts are always with my own mother who I lost many years ago. Although she isn’t around to see her grandsons grow up, her influence has definitely been felt throughout the years.
I was one of those lucky few that had a mother that passed down an excellent blueprint for being a mom. She wasn’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination. Neither am I. However, she definitely...
Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but I spend a lot of time on Facebook. I’ve definitely taken full advantage of this form of social media to grow my business. Yes, connecting with my old high school friends and family has been unbelievably fun and enjoyable. However, the more time I spend on Facebook, the more I become concerned about its misuse and the message that women could be unintentionally sending to...
It’s no secret that making changes in your life takes hard work and a strong commitment. There’s no magic elixir you can drink to be happy, healthy and successful. Or so I thought. The story that aired Monday morning on Good Morning America challenged this belief.
According to the reporter, a young woman was planning her wedding and was having difficulty fitting into her dream wedding dress. It was important to her...
Anytime I get the chance to share my thoughts with other women on how to become sassy, I’m one happy girlfriend! I was lucky enough to give a presentation to a group of awesome businesswomen with Key4women at Key Bank yesterday. Of course, I discussed the 6 steps to finding your inner sass— which was an extension of some of the principles that are presented in my book “31 Days to...
Everywhere I go these days, I hear a lot of women talking about leadership. It appears to be the latest buzzword in the business world. So, in your opinion, what is the difference between being a manager and being a true leader?
My first job out of college was as an Assistant Manager in a Retail Store. I was trained to understand my job responsibilities and how to effectively perform each task. ...
Right this minute, I am sitting outside on a patio enjoying the bright blue skies and warm sunshine. There’s a gentle breeze blowing and two birds above me chirping a calming melody. If I look up from my computer, I can see the palm trees swaying. Let’s just say that I am feeling pretty content, happy and relaxed, which is a far cry from where I was just 6 days ago.
I...
I was working with a client the other day when she mentioned that she had always been told she was going to do something very special in life. This burden of success weighed heavily on her heart throughout her life. What was the one special thing she was destined to do? Is she letting everyone down? Is she supposed to be president or CEO of a massive company in order to...
I’m beginning to notice a pattern when I speak with women about finding their strengths and passions in life. Often, there is some confusion surrounding the process to finding your “real” self. For example, at the last “Sassy Girlfriend Talk”, we were discussing what you enjoyed doing when you were young. The reason I always ask this question is because usually, when we are young, we partake in activities that us...
A couple years ago, I volunteered my time directing traffic in and out of the ATP Tennis Tournament. If you’re wondering how I ended up in this predicament, let me explain. At the time, my son was on the High School Cross Country Team and the parents and kids were asked to donate their time in order to raise funds. If my memory serves me well, that day was one of...
