I’m still on the Happiness Journey, and I saw evidence in action while at a Barry Manilow concert. I was recently in Vegas visiting my brother, and on a whim, we decided to attend Barry’s concert. The audience skewed older, mostly in their 60’s, however they were obviously ecstatic to be there. They knew all…

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If you’ve been keeping up with me recently, you’d know I’m on a “Happiness Journey”, studying what it means to find happiness. I am on a mission to better understand where the overlap is between professional success and true happiness, if any, as well as what we can do to live through happiness in spite…

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I received lots of feedback on my Considering a permanent WFH lifestyle? Read this FIRST! post. In light of the comments, here’s my story after having lived through Covid Hell for the last year. As a result of the pandemic, my husband and I thought about what was important to us at this stage of our lives. Our…

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So, you want to hire some Gen Z superstars? Great choice! But to provide the ideal work environment and experience, you’ve gotta step up your game. Here are some easy tips to make your workplace irresistible to these digital natives: 1. Flexibility is Key: These emerging professionals love their freedom. Offer them flexible work arrangements,…

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This morning, I was in a spin class, pushing myself to give it my all. The instructor encourages everyone to wear a heart rate monitor because she posts each person’s numbers on a large screen for all class participants to see. Her goal is to motivate us with a little healthy competition and, being the…

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I enjoy reading Seth Godin’s blogs because he takes something simple and writes about it in a way that causes me to think about my life and career differently. Here’s a quick example… An event or a journey? They’re easy to confuse. An event happens at date certain, then it’s over, nothing more to be…

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Regularly taking the wonder drug — which includes some physical exercise, adequate sleep, a moderate natural diet, and five hugs a day — can add years to your life and life to your years! Dr. Tal Ben Shahar I’m on a mission to uncover the secrets to finding happiness and living each day with a…

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So, I have this personal quest…to fully understand happiness and how to FIND it. I want to know for my clients and myself. As a result, I’m getting a degree in Happiness from the University of Miami. (Didn’t know that was a possible degree to achieve, did you? Cue major academic regret…) The head of…

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We all want to be successful leaders, right? So naturally, we wonder, what qualities make a great leader?  I was a leader in the media and entertainment industry for over 25 years, and I’ve been fortunate to work with some fantastic leaders over the years…and yes, I encountered a few that were not so great,…

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In these #WFH times, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture. We’re feeling frustrated, even bored of this ‘not normal’ dynamic. We hit the Covid-19 Wall.  Embedded in this shared sense of dullness and fatigue, many of us often feel the absence of stimulation, purpose, and motivation. What drives you, and how…

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