Wrapping Up 2012: The Importance of Reflection
I have always enjoyed reflection as an activity because it is introspective. I didn't realize until I became an educator that reflection is critical for the learning process. It allows us to think back to those activities which have been beneficial for us so we can...
How Coaching is Like Teaching Part 1
A question I have been getting is: Why did you leave teaching/academia? I do not consider that I have left teaching. I have not left academia completely; I still do some teaching but not in the classroom on a full-time basis. As I mentioned in Taking the Leap Towards...
Having the Courage to Radiate Emotion
As I sat listening to Dorothy singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow, I had an opportunity to practice having the courage to radiate emotion. I was there to celebrate my daughter's participation in the musical production of The Wizard of Oz so I was already oozing with...
Taking the Leap towards Entrepreneurship
For the past year, I've been contemplating the meaning of Entrepreneurship. I found these two definitions: Merriam-Webster: “one who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” Dictionary.com: “a person who organizes and manages any...
What Boldly Leap Means
Boldly leap is about being intentional, about propelling ourselves forward with energy and enthusiasm. My bold leap began over six years ago when my career and professional accomplishments were no longer fulfilling me. I began an ongoing process of self-discovery. As...