"The Future of Work" is a phrase that appears everywhere lately. There are massive forces driving the questions of what the future of work will look like, from AI and whether it will substantially change our work or is so much hype, to shifting political landscapes, evolving social values, economic volatility, and the impacts of climate change. Amid so much change, making your own decisions about what's next with work can feel overwhelming and daunting. It can feel like everything is out of...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Slowing down might feel like a luxury right now, but I'm going to argue that it's never been more important. Especially if you're considering your next direction. I'm writing to invite you to join me next Tuesday, April 21, for Future-Focused Freewriting: Find Your Inner Compass, a free workshop I'm offering through CreativeMornings FieldTrips. This is a special moment to carve out some quality time for you to think about what you really want for your future. In this relaxed...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, I’ve been visiting family in the U.S., and for the past few evenings, it’s been delightful to sit in the living room with my sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew, to watch the Olympics. We were particularly hooked on pairs figure skating. It was great fun pretending that we were suddenly qualified judges, trading predictions on whose performance would get the gold. We were thrilled with the dramatic ups and downs of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryūichi, who won Japan’s first gold...
8 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, It might not surprise you to know that I love checking things off to-do lists. Recently I checked off a task that I'd had on my list for a few years – and it was so satisfying that it still makes me smile. It wasn't anything grand; simply pruning a rambling, forgotten rose. I've lived on this farm north of Barcelona for nearly 12 years now and I’m still discovering surprises. One reason is because there’s so much history here. Our house is one of the oldest in our village, more...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Friday. I hope your February is off to a good start! I wanted to loop back around with a bit more roadside assistance for your goals and plans as you head into this new year. Last week we covered these two common roadblocks: #1 – “I didn’t set goals because I’m not even sure what I want.” and, #2 – “I started out strong but now I’ve all but abandoned my goals. I’ve got to get back on it.” (Click here if you want my advice for getting past those two!) Today I’m sharing...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hey there Reader, In case you’ve hit any bumps with your 2026 goals, I'm here alongside the road to offer support. It’s the end of January, which means that if you were among the many people who set some fresh goals for the year, you’re at least a few weeks into your journey. How’s it going? As I prepared for my recent workshop on “Choosing Your Focus for 2026”, one thing I found helpful was returning to the actual definition of a goal. One I particularly liked was from a paper by Elliot T....
9 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, There can be a lot of pressure to hit the ground running in January. And it is a great time reset your targets and priorities: There actually is such a thing as a “fresh start effect.” Studies show that our motivation is higher when we perceive we have an opportunity to make a fresh start. Yet you might be surprised that after ten years of coaching, I don’t set resolutions or even set detailed goals for the year. And I definitely don't insist that I have it all figured out and...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Someone said to me this week, "I don't even want to review the year, let's just assume it's DONE and get on with the fresh start." I totally get that. 2025 was a very rough year for many of us. Myself included! It was A LOT. That’s why I think this year especially, it's important to pause to reflect. For me, one of the most jarring aspects of this year has been the pace and onslaught of information that our increasingly digitalized world is demands we keep up with. I wonder, what...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, I’m ready to compare notes: How was 2025 for you? Looking back, what are the moments that stand out to you? The highs, the lows, the surprises, the lessons, the opportunities, the gatherings and celebrations, the grieved, the creations and crafts, the composted, the scuttled, the ferried to and fro, the songs, and the laments, the achievements, the breakthroughs, the major players, and the guest appearances, the projects, the habits, the new acquisitions, the lost, the found....
10 months ago • 1 min read