The Mindful Leader Inside EY
“Close your eyes. Now take a moment to notice the sensations of breathing where you feel it most prominently. Maybe that’s feeling the air moving in...
Born to Run
I love New York, especially in December. It’s alive with the holiday spirit. The people. The lights. The energy. The views from One World...
The Clear Benefit of Taking a Sabbatical
I closed out a long weekend on the East Coast over dinner with two dear friends, over a decade removed from our adventure through Europe. That...
The Good Grief Project: Hope and Healing Through Photos
When Michelle Ellsworth was 6 years old, she asked for a camera for Christmas. When she didn’t find one under the tree, she took her Christmas money...
The Inner Work
As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel —...
Time to Jump: Encouraging Positive Risk-Taking
I looked down, over the edge of the rock, and promptly stepped back. I was told on the hike into Phelps Lake that the jump was around 30 feet. It...
Getting Unhooked From Our Smartphones
How many times will you stop reading this blog post to check e-mail, text messages or social media?
How to Build a Business and Life You Love
A close friend recently asked me to lend a little counsel to a solopreneur who just started his journey. He’s launching a wellness and nutrition...
How to Give a More Effective Presentation
I was sitting in the front row, anticipating the start of the sales kick-off meeting. In 45 minutes, the stage would be mine. I was following the...
Is Your Smartphone Addiction a Problem?
“You won’t have access to a phone or computer for the entire week.”
Overcoming Adversity: The Speech That Saved a Life
It was the shattering moment when everything shifted for Matt Mayberry. He was a talented athlete with loving parents, supportive coaches, and a...
When Things Fall Apart
“Mom, do I have cancer?”
How to Get Unstuck
I’ve shared the story of my career journey and how I got “unstuck.” In 2009, I made the decision to leave a secure corporate job that I had enjoyed...
Handling Criticism: Transforming Negative Feedback into Growth
I walked off the stage feeling great. I’d delivered a solid keynote that was met with appreciation and positive feedback from the meeting planner.