Today my heart is full with faith in my fellow man. As I was driving to town this morning, an old dog staggered onto the road in front of me. He was a skinny thing, Labx, every rib visible, and he appeared to be blind. I pulled over to see if he had a tag.…
To get want you really want in life and business, you must take a LEAP of FAITH. A leap of faith declares to the universe, “I believe in ME and I deserve to have what I want!” It demonstrates your commitment to your desire. It feels exhilarating. And super scary. You know when you’re on…
Fall is a great time to plan for 2015 and I’m doing a lot of planning to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals. A good plan starts with a vision of what you want. What do YOU want? Is it clear? Many folks struggle with this question – they are unsure. But, they are CERTAIN about…
We just adopted a new dog. In the process, I discovered that I had been holding on to LIMITING BELIEFS and assumptions that were holding me back and trapping my freedom. But I had NO IDEA. Really. In the spirit of Independence Day, I want to share my experience with you. Beware, something similar may…
“Fear Not Your Power.” This phrase came to me in meditation one morning. As the words settled into my consciousness, tiny tears welled in my eyes. I was reminded of the numerous times in the past that I had ignored the stirring in my heart to leap out and take a risk, to break the…
During a ride on my horse Frescoe yesterday, I made a big mistake. I’m sharing it here since it’s a good leadership lesson and can also impact business performance. Here’s what happened: It was a gorgeous morning and I was eager to ride out on the trail. I tacked up, jumped on and off we…
As I watch the tulips bloom, the apple trees sprout their buds, and tiny stalks of cattails rise in the wetland, I am reminded of the persistence of life. Nature always seeks more life. Plants reach for the best soil, light, and water for optimal growth. Grazing animals search for the best grass, carefully select…
Between my horses and my business, I am frequently challenged to find the balance between trust and the need for control and “certainty.” Or some semblance of perceived safety! As an entrepreneur, you must take risks. You must stay open to possibilities and flexible in approach. And at times, this does take a leap of…
Everyone knows that confidence is a key element for success in anything in life. However, confidence expands and contracts. Confidence can be situational and conditional. Confidence is gained over time and may be lost in an instant. So, I explored the concept of confidence during some recent time in the quiet. I asked myself a…
Happy Spring! After a long winter, it’s time to celebrate the season of rebirth, growth and renewal. This is a perfect time to check in with yourself and your business to be sure that you are the CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, BALANCED, and BOLD leader you need to be to achieve your goals. Horses never willingly follow…