by Valerie | May 12, 2018 | balancing work and play, success
Whenever I hear Katharine Hepburn’s name, I smile. When I watched old movies with my mother and sisters after school, Hepburn stood out among the Hollywood actresses. She brought a brazen elegance to “not playing by the rules,” in an era where female film stars were...
by Valerie | May 11, 2018 | health and well being, success, women's business
It’s that time again… This year I am once again offering free sessions to celebrate the power of coaching! These are not 20-30 minute discovery sessions. I’m providing hour-long breakthrough sessions to five people who are truly ready to leap toward...
by Valerie | Jan 10, 2018 | mindfulness, resiliency, Uncategorized, women's business
The last couple of months have been a blur — I had been so busy putting down roots in a new city and jumpstarting the holiday season, I had not had a chance to really process the cascade of sexual misconduct reports in the news. Not until December slowed down, and it...
by Valerie | Dec 20, 2017 | health and well being, managing time and energy, stress management
This time of year, holiday songs, movies, and decorations can trigger a slide show of memories; I frequently think of my late friend, Jaci. Although she was one of the busiest people I’ve ever met – a superhero single mom who ran her own business – she had...
by Valerie | Dec 13, 2017 | mindfulness, women's business
Recently I accompanied a friend to a book signing of “Who Are You” by Felicity Green. The author, a slim woman in her eighties with a wise face and knowing eyes, was my friend’s first yoga teacher. She and my friend shared a rich history and had not seen...
