Butterflies in the Stomach

Butterflies in the Stomach

“Oh my gosh, why am I so nervous?”  ~ Jason Freeman, professional speaker with a speech impediment I’d presented on large stages, to countless groups and audiences.  There were at least a thousand people at The Alex Theatre in Glendale, California AND a few...
Daydreamin’ My Life Away

Daydreamin’ My Life Away

While other kids grew up playing sports, music, singing, acting in plays, I chose to grow up daydreaming.   Now just to be clear, nobody ever said I couldn’t do any of these typical childhood activities.   Nobody, that is, except for...
The 35 Year Wound

The 35 Year Wound

Dedicated to anyone navigating the lasting effects of trauma  There’s one morning that lives vividly in perpetuity within my mind.  It’s an invigorating summer morning at the onset of a hot, sticky day that I predict will lead to the cool relief of a city pool in the...
Decision 2020: To Love or To Hate

Decision 2020: To Love or To Hate

For friendship and love to be anything close to unconditional, it simply can’t be predicated on a shared view of politics or religion,or movies, music, fashion, comediansor sports teamsfor that matter.  All you Democrats who hate the guts of the Republicans...
Stop Waiting on Miracles

Stop Waiting on Miracles

“There are two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle.”Albert Einstein Prior to beginning my professional speaking and coaching journey, I don’t remember any grand vision of myself on...