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Do It So You Can Dream It
I spent this past weekend running the famed Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, through the monuments and mayhem of Washington DC. I was lucky to get this bib because the event is done only by lottery, and it sells out almost immediately. But, I got the bib because a keynote speaker...
You Can Have It All (and here’s how to start today)
When I was 25 years old, I went to a bar to meet my best friend Jina. Madam's Organ (in Adam's Morgan) was halfway between our two apartments and, thanks to her special relationship with the bartender (ahem), we never paid for drinks and he looked the other way when...
I Skipped The Selfie But Not The Lesson
Last week I had the great privilege of guest lecturing in Dr. Bret Simmons' business management class at the University of Nevada. At one point, I asked the students how many of them had mentors; a paltry few hands went up. Then I asked how many of them had champions; every one...
Against All Odds…I Did It Anyway
This picture is the culmination of thirteen years of effort.This picture is the fruition of a plan interrupted by life.This picture is the lemon of a body forced into submission. Did I bring all five of my other major medals all the way to Tokyo to take this picture? Yes....
What can you learn in the pain cave?
Life's been a little harried lately. January and February are a busy season for sales kick off meetings (SKOs), and I've been doing a lot of them. Between Transunion, IBM, Charter Oak Financial/Mass Mutual -- I've been on my toes. Like my newsletters, I customize every talk. So, it's been... a...
Reinvention is a Superpower
I'm just back from celebrating my birthday weekend in beautiful Puerto Rico, where both of my boys flew in to be with me and my husband and enjoy sheet cake with me on the beach. (Yes, I'm bougieAF about a lot of things, but you are going to have to...
Birthdays, Bragging, and My First Love
It’s my birthday week, so naturally, I’m celebrating life. But here’s what I need you to know: Sheet cake is truly my first love. (Sorry to my husband, Mr. Hot Stuff.) I love sheet cake so much. I want it served at my birthday. I want it served at my funeral....
Are You Really That Busy?
I spoke to IBM and the most remarkable thing happened. While the audience was majority male, the people on stage were majority female.They brought a woman client to tell her story -- Neeli Bendapudi, the president of Penn State -- and they had a panel where three of the four panelists...
What’s behind every no?
I've been surprised recently by how many people are surprised that I reply to their responses to my Hello Truesday newsletter. So, I'll say it again, since I've recently gotten thousands of new newsletter subscribers: I read and reply to every response, even if it sometimes takes me a while....
The Truth My Nana Taught Me About Life & Owning Your Worth
My Nana was born on this day 107 years ago. And, if you've heard me give a keynote, you may have heard me talk about her. Why? Because the woman was SMART. Like, smart smart. Like, well before her time smart. Like, so smart that she would tell you exactly...
Stop asking “How can I help?”
If you are anything like me, the fires in Los Angeles have been heavy on your heart. If you are anything like me, you've asked yourself, "How can I help?" Or, at least that's what I used to ask. I'd spend my time, my treasure, my talent all in hopes...
What Comes After Delight?
I don't set resolutions.... for two reasons. First, I'm kind of an "Every Day is Day One" sort of gal. It's Jan 1? Start. It's Wednesday, July 12? Start. It's 2pm? Start. You are the star when you decide to start. Every day, any day... it's Day One. Second, for...