Riding Out the Financial Storm

With each hour, the financial whirlwind feels more like waiting for a Category 5 hurricane to hit land- and from the looks of it, this one will have the impact of Gustav, Hanna, and Ike combined.

Over the past few days, I have received phone calls from friends and colleagues expressing emotions from anger and concern to outright fear and confusion. We have discussed what banks hold our savings accounts, where is it safe to put our money, what impact will this crisis have on our communities, schools, health care, what should we worry about – and the big one – what can we do?

I am by no means a financial expert. I am simply someone who believes asking questions and discussing the situation openly multiplies the power of information – and it is certainly better than keeping our heads buried in the sand

There is not much you can do about the larger national problem, but you can take a few concrete actions in your own life. (more…)

To Boost Your Energy, Start Noticing

My clients are the most energizing part of my work. They are people who want to shift or improve some part of their professional or personal lives, and know they have the power to create the change, even when the path may not be clear.

If you are want to create a change of your own, a great place to start looking for clues is energy – where we allocate it, what gives us a boost and what drains us. (more…)

September Rev Up!

Toward the end of August a number of clients contacted me to talk about issues with such consistent themes, that I decided it was the perfect time for a September Rev Up!

There have been emails from people worried about impending layoffs, others with severance packages running out but no idea what to do next, people considering a change but overwhelmed by the options. I’ve heard from new small business owners fearful about the economic downturn, and, I’ve spoken with executives looking for a new way to invigorate their careers.

In the dwindling days of August, there is much to do. The rhythm of summer draws to a close and evening arrives a bit earlier. When school buses start rolling and vacations begin to recede into our memories – we emerge from our summer repose to reclaim the vigor and focus of a ‘new school year’. How do we shake off the lethargy and regain our momentum? (more…)