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Two Buddhist monks are returning to their monastery after the rains. They reach a swollen river and in front of them is an extremely beautiful lady in a delicate silk kimono, distressed because she is unable to cross the river by herself.  So, the older monk scoops her up, carries her safely to the other side and the two monks continue on their way in silence.  Five hours later, as ... Read the Post

True healing is holistic and all-embracing. We can’t and don’t heal in isolation. The reason a feeling of deep unease, unrest and disorientation grips us these days in the US, is not merely because of the current political climate or the pandemic. Those are merely symptoms of a deeper sickness. Underneath these obvious crises, deeper wounds have always been lurking. We are a nation in need of ... Read the Post

Pick up any business, tech or innovation magazine and you'll find the same old same old names revered and exemplified: Jobs, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Page, Musk, Branson. Of course their accomplishments and innovations have been world changing. AND.... The truth is women have been innovating in ways that are disruptive and hugely impactful as well. We just don't hear about them as much. Here are just ... Read the Post

This past weekend, I opened my trading app and saw my stock investment had quadrupled.  Yep. Four friggin times what it was on Friday. After I picked my jaw off the floor, I realized what was going on.  Apple had announced a stock-split the previous week and while the app had quadrupled my stock quantity, each stock was still associated with the pre-split price. Holy guac. Even though ... Read the Post

New Zealand has gone 101 days without a single COVID-19 case and today, they reinstated restrictions after four people were found to be infected. Read that again.  F.O.U.R. cases.  Since the beginning of the pandemic, they've had a total of 22 deaths. Meanwhile in the US, we're at over 5,000,000 plus cases with 163,000 deaths. F.IV.E.   M.I.L.L.I.O.N. cases. And counting. What do ... Read the Post

I hope you and your family are well and social distancing at this time. Many of us are now navigating spouses and kids at home, new technology and new systems of working and cohabitating. Whoa! Every day we’re learning more about COVID-19 and its impact on life and business. Things are uncertain and unknown. And they will for....we don't know how long. I have a mindfulness technique for ... Read the Post

Alright, so here we are. COVID-19 is officially a pandemic, prompting governments and organizations to take drastic steps to mitigate the spread and protect their people.   During times like these, we can easily identify exceptional leaders in how they show up and bring a sense of calm, stability and confidence to everyone around them.    Today, I want to share seven tips on ... Read the Post

Do you know that you have more than one brain? While we typically distinguish our brain between the right and the left, there's actually a far more significant between the back and the front of the brain. Let’s call one the warrior and the other, the ambassador. The warrior brain, powered by the amygdala: Reacts very quickly (fight, flight or freeze)Operates without permissionTilts away ... Read the Post

If you’re wondering where I’ve been, the answer is: I’ve been hibernating in tune with mama earth.  Winter is a private time of retreat. Like other creatures of nature, I move deep inside an energetic woman-cave, conserving my energy and replenishing my inner earth for creations that will bloom in spring.  For me and most often my clients, this is a time to  reflect on the ... Read the Post

Here in the US we celebrated Thanksgiving last week. It’s the proverbial bursting of the dam, as holidays festivities begin in full swing - Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, winter solstice bring with them bright decorations, joy-filled music, menu planning, travel plans - as everyone steps into merry and bright mode.  Or do they? As I've embarked on the Create and Envision 2020 sessions, it ... Read the Post

In Florida, we recently prepared for, and fortunately dodged, a massive hurricane.  It reminded me of my days in India where my meditation teachers would refer to our daily practice as an invitation to step into the eye of the storm. This is the eye of Hurricane Dorian: serene and untouched by the devastating chaos around it. This is the exact space where calm and mindful ... Read the Post

In coaching women on mindfully cultivating their leadership, I’ve distilled three main factors that can make this journey empowering, fulfilling and joyful.  These three main power sources can change the quality of our leadership. They determine whether we burnout as we share our gifts with the world or we remain whole, healthy and powerful.  The power sources we assess together ... Read the Post

Recently, I was interviewed on a podcast (link coming soon) and the host asked me how I defined confidence.  I paused to reflect on my own journey as well as how I coach women on this crucial piece so I and they can step into our full power and potential.   In my experience, there exist two kinds of confidence.  I like to call them Yin and Yang confidence. One is an ... Read the Post