When I became pregnant at the age of 46, it was unexpected. I had not planned to have children, and didn't think it was possible since I'd been diagnosed infertile when I was 23.

I didn't believe it at first. But once I saw the baby during my first ultrasound, I knew it was true and that I was now faced with the most confounding and important decision of my life.

My mind immediately began ping-ponging with thoughts of everyone else around me. I knew that the man I was casually...

Whenever we are making big, transformative change in our lives, it's important to acknowledge that others around us may be impacted. By seeking to be transparent and communicative about the changes we're making, we can help others in our orbit to understand how those changes might affect them and to gain their support for our journey. But it can be hard to know how to tell our stories, and advocate for ourselves, especially when relationships and patters of communications may be...

You are reading this post right now because I pivoted.

For nearly two decades, I helped purpose-driven organizations tell their stories, amplify their impact, and change the world. I loved my work. I’d founded my own agency, with many happy long term clients on my roster. I was doing projects that stretched me and that I found rewarding. I had won some awards, been invited to speak as an expert in my field, and I was earning a healthy income.

But then—4 years ago, when I had...

 Change is an inevitable part of life. We can fight it when warranted, but oftentimes we are better served by learning to ride the wave and learn to balance in its wake.Here are some tips to steady yourself in the storm and embrace change with resilience.

1. Embrace a Growth Mindset:

Cultivate a mindset that sees change as an opportunity for growth and development. Understand that change can bring new possibilities, learning experiences, and personal evolution. Challenges can be reframed...

The work of making transformational change in your life and in the world is hard. One key to surviving the difficult times, navigating obstacles with resilience, and truly celebrating your progress along the way is to build a supportive network of like-minded individuals. Here are some tips to help you place yourself in the company of others who are busy making change, so you can provide mutual support, and to proactively nurture and sustain this incredibly valuable asset on your...

Time management is a crucial skill when it comes to planning and implementing transformational change. It can be so easy to be thrown off course by small distractions that take up our time without moving the needle toward our goals. In my course Plan Your Pivot, one of the things we address is the significance of having clarity on our goals, and techniques to maintain that clarity (even amidst the chaos of daily life), so that we can more intuitively manageour time, balance our priorities,...