When life gives you lemons…

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” is a phrase often used to encourage optimism and a positive attitude in the face of misfortune or adversity. But what if you don’t even like lemonade? Or what if the lemons were not “given” to you, but projected...

Don’t let Junior screw it up.

I deal with several multi-generational family businesses in my coaching practice, and I have to say that they have some of the most interesting dynamics of any of my clients. The blend of familial ties, business place politics and real world economics can make for...

Are YOU Coachable?

At my previous employer I “just” was a lowly receptionist, whose only job was to answer phones and greet visitors, until one day when I met my “worst nightmare”. My nightmare wasn’t a person, it was a task, and I want to tell what I learned from conquering that task...