TOM Newsletter Archive

How do you navigate success? In order to navigate it, you must define it. For yourself.  Today’s issue offers a quick, impactful check-in that enables you to discern if what you’re doing and who you are being align with your definition of success. (3min read) In her upcoming book, Laura Gassner Otting explores the thrill of success that goes

Have you ever had someone ask you a question and feel like they weren’t really interested in your answer…that they seemed more focused on their own ideas?  Have you ever been confused by the question someone asked, because it felt unrelated to what you were just saying? These experiences are common, and this TOM issue is about

Have you ever parked your car and realized you don’t remember driving there? Or crawled into bed at night and found yourself struggling to remember what you did that day?These are symptoms of your attention being somewhere other than the moment you’re in. They’re indications that your brain has been on autopilot. If you’d like more

This week I’m sharing one of my favorite brain-based tools that builds on TOM Issue #13, which was about the disappointment many of us feel when our businesses don’t bring us as much joy or satisfaction as we anticipated. The likely culprit behind that disappointment is not knowing or getting what we need. There’s so much

A clear vision of what you want makes it easier for you to get it. It’s why visioning is such a key part of coaching.But what happens when you get it…and it doesn’t satisfy you? In today’s issue, I explore what’s been emerging in my practice on this topic lately and offer prompts to help you

Leading with empathy has been getting a lot of press. For good reason. It works. But I’ve yet to read an article that’s actionable. At best, they offer obvious suggestions like “be open and transparent”, “be a good listener”, or “show genuine interest”.  C’mon!! That’s about as enlightening and useful as “delight your customers.”  This issue discusses