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Category: Life Hacks
How to Unlock Superpowers in Yourself and Others
For the last couple of years, I felt I was living a double life. One half of me lived as a cellist and cello teacher–creator of the Virtual Summer Cello Festival and the Bridge Online Cello Studio, as well as Suzuki faculty at… Continue Reading “How to Unlock Superpowers in Yourself and Others”
Thinning the Carrots of Your Career
My husband has spearheaded a community garden at his school. He’s always lived amongst gardeners (except, I imagine, during his years out at sea…hard to find good soil in all that ocean….) and he’s been a huge help in our home gardens in… Continue Reading “Thinning the Carrots of Your Career”
How to Fulfill Your Potential: Step 1
What would it look like if you were to reach your full potential? This, my friends, has been the question that has been eating at me for the past couple of years. Finally, I gave in and decided to dedicate some real time… Continue Reading “How to Fulfill Your Potential: Step 1”
Walking the Tightrope Between “Pandemic” You and “Normal” You
Does anyone else notice a bit of tension in the air these days? I’m hearing it from my friends, seeing posts about it on social media, and experiencing it a bit myself. After a year and a half of staying close… Continue Reading “Walking the Tightrope Between “Pandemic” You and “Normal” You”
My Unconventional Quest For the Perfect Coach
I was catching up with a friend the other day, and she was asking me about the coaching work I’ve been doing over the past couple of years. “So, are you a career coach, or a life coach?” And…hmmmm… It got… Continue Reading “My Unconventional Quest For the Perfect Coach”
The #1 Sign That You’re Ready for Big-Time Growth
This weekend I found myself jumping up from the sofa and suddenly going around the house grabbing anything that wasn’t useful. I felt mildly resentful for the presence of the spare, extra, mismatched utensils in my drawer. I couldn’t live one second longer… Continue Reading “The #1 Sign That You’re Ready for Big-Time Growth”
We’re in the Midst of a The Global Mid-Life Crisis
One thing this Covid-19 Pandemic has taught us is that life is short, and life is fragile. 18 months later (and still in it!) Everything has gone topsy-turvy. Some have lost everything, and even the most stable have had to deal with having… Continue Reading “We’re in the Midst of a The Global Mid-Life Crisis”
Progress Stalled Out? Here’s How to Reach Your Goals Faster (Without Burning Out)
In all of my research into productivity, personal and professional growth, and coaching, I’ve found two general schools of thought when it comes to making progress on something: Slow and steady wins the race. Go Big or Go Home. But the… Continue Reading “Progress Stalled Out? Here’s How to Reach Your Goals Faster (Without Burning Out)”
It’s Time to Kon-Mari Our Careers
March of 2020: Performances were canceled mid-rehearsal cycle. Some managed to pay the musicians. Most did not. That seemed horribly unfair. May 2020: Still no gigs, and all summer concerts, camps, and festivals canceled. With no work for the foreseeable future, musicians were… Continue Reading “It’s Time to Kon-Mari Our Careers”
Zoomed Out? Here’s What You Can Do
“I’m just SO Zoomed Out” How many times have you heard that phrase in the past few weeks? From your teenagers, your students, maybe you’ve even uttered those words yourself. People are saying that they never want to look at a computer again… Continue Reading “Zoomed Out? Here’s What You Can Do”