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Claire’s Story I wake to the gentle clatter of breakfast preparations at the farmhouse. There’s a reassuring hum of activity in the kitchen—our host trundling crates of rosy apples in, someone humming an old troubadour melody, the clink of butter...

Why Rebuilding after a Life Transition is a Better Investment than Starting Over In the landscape of personal and professional development, we've been sold a seductive narrative: when life throws you a curveball, reinvent yourself. This mantra has become the...

Essential Tips from Experienced Travellers The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and a bit of preparation. Whether you're joining one of my Camino de Santiago walking retreats or embarking on another adventure, the difference between a...

A Path to Impactful Reinvention There's a particular kind of disorientation that arrives after the dust of divorce begins to settle. The immediate legal and logistical storms may have passed, but in their wake lies a question that can feel...

“Books should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don’t you agree?” —Christopher Paolini Introduction: The Gentle Art of Getting Lost (in a Book) When was the last time you...

A Compass that works even when the Map has been destroyed In the landscape of our lives, some changes arrive like gentle breezes, while others crash through like seismic events, upending everything we thought was solid. These "life quakes"—major disruptions...

Thriving Through Life's Pivotal Moments You've climbed the ladder, navigated boardrooms, and likely aced a few metaphorical tightropes in your career. As accomplished professionals, you understand the art of strategic moves and the value of a well-honed skill set. But...

(Part of the Post-Crisis ReConstruction Protocols series) INTRODUCTION: THE IDENTITY CRISIS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT Who am I? Not the Instagram bio version. Not the résumé bullet points. Not the person people politely applaud at a fundraiser. I mean the...

#LifeTransition:FromEmployee2Entrepreneur Introduction: The Strategic Value of Maintaining Corporate Connections Ah, the corporate world—a place of stability, predictable paychecks, and the occasional office birthday cake. It's a comfort zone that many successful professionals find hard to leave behind, even when the...

Reinventing Your "Retirement": Purpose-Driven Careers After 60, 70, 80 (and Beyond!) Introduction: the "Anti-Retirement" Revolution Does the notion of "retirement" conjure up images of beige cardigans and endless daytime television, a kind of elegant fade to invisibility? A gold watch,...

The "Someday" Syndrome and Procrastination Right, let's tackle the inner critic in our potentially entrepreneurial minds: the myth of "perfect timing." You know, that elusive moment in the cosmos when the stars align, the economy hums just right, and your...

Escaping the Illusion of Security to Redefine Success on Your Own Terms #Post-Crisis Reconstruction Protocols Introduction A penthouse suite, the kind where the city lights twinkle like a million tiny, envious eyes. Inside, a gathering of the usual suspects –...

“What if the very thing that made you successful is also what's driving you to the brink of burnout?” Introduction What if I told you that your relentless drive, your impeccable work ethic, and your ability to power through exhaustion...

How a Shift in Perspective Turns Cash into a Catalyst for Change and Connection Introduction: Money—The Frenemy We Can’t Escape Ah, money. That one friend who’s always either making your life easier or dramatically ruining your plans. One day, it’s...

I have just published After the Divorce - The Ultimate Roadmap to ReConstructing Yourself: For Men. Why did a woman write a book about divorce for men? In this post, I'll tell you. Introduction: Divorce Doesn’t Care About Your Resume...