subcribe to the blog
WELCOME to the BLOG
As a mother and a doctor, I know you are sometimes worried and afraid, overwhelmed and overstretched. But your families depend on you to be their foundation. You're imperfect. And that's okay.
Because you are something better.
You're whole, fierce, and unshakeable.
ALL RECENT POSTS:
There are lots of things I don’t enjoy doing: Killing centipedes. Raking leaves. Car servicing and cleaning. Visiting some relatives. Hosting big gatherings. Taking the kids to get haircuts. Cleaning the BBQ. Moving carpets under heavy furniture. Icy arena hockey practices. Swimming in chlorinated pools. Washing stinky sports gear. And do you know how I […]
In some seasons, being a mom takes precedence. In others, your career goals take priority. Or eldercare. Or a crisis. And when the timing is right (enough), the season may be to focus on yourself–to put your personal growth needs first. I’ll state the obvious–yes, men have it easier. Men have it easier because in […]
During my MBA, I had the opportunity to work with a career coach. And it was an amazing experience! One of the questions my coach asked me was this: “If you were invited to do a TED talk, what idea would you want to share with the world?” Wow. And you know what? I didn’t […]
I decided to take a one-year academic sabbatical to focus on my family while building my career as a coach. It’s one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. For the next year, I will be unemployed from the hospital. I’ve been unemployed before while on my two maternity leaves. But we all know those […]
I’ve told you before how much I hate public speaking. I still get a sense of dread when I have to give a talk. And even more than public speaking, I hate promoting myself. And still, every day I search for opportunities to speak in public and promote the work I do as a coach. […]
