Imposters and Fakes and Frauds, Oh My!

From the time I started my PhD program to the day I left my academic career fourteen years later, I was plagued by the thought “I’m a total fraud and they’re going to figure it out any day now!”. And now that I’m experiencing the daily challenges of building and running my coaching business, that thought has started to creep back into my mind again…

Yikes, I’m Starting a Business! Or, How to Tackle the F Word on a Daily Basis…

Starting my own business is something I never, ever thought I would do. I was firmly ensconced in my academic career and fully expected to stay there until I keeled over at the lectern. I never expected having to reinvent myself and start another career path, yet there I was… 

Lessons from Bowie the Golden Retriever Puppy

Have you ever watched a puppy play? Really watched? We brought home an adorable fuzzy little puppy a couple of weeks ago and we named him Bowie. If you’ve ever had a puppy, you understand the major adjustment it is for your life, your house, and any family members, including other furry friends. But they are just so darn cute! 

So, as I try not to get frustrated with the little bugger for doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing as a puppy by exploring his surroundings, experiencing this amazing new world he’s in, and chewing on EVERYTHING, I’ve been reflecting on how amazing puppies really are, and how if we were just a little more like puppies, our lives might just be happier and more fulfilling.