I’ve been an Entrepreneur for 30 of the last 33 years of my working career. There are days that I love what I do and wouldn’t have it any other way, and there are days that I want to throw in the towel. There are simpler ways of earning a paycheck, but few jobs would give me the gratification I … Read More
11 Essential Mental Health Coping Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur can be one of the most rewarding and liberating things you can do as a career. Equally valid, being an entrepreneur can be one of the most frustrating and emotional roles you can choose to make a living. Schools are great at teaching you how to succeed when starting a new business, but do these schools properly … Read More
My Accidental 10-Year Journey to Discovering Emotional Intelligence
There’s something ironic about me writing about Emotional Intelligence. Those who knew me 15-20 years ago would probably accuse me of not even knowing the definition of Emotional Intelligence. They wouldn’t be far off the mark. Since then, a lot has happened, including several devastating life events that have impacted the person I am and how I look at the … Read More
8 Tragic Things People Don’t Understand About Losing a Child
Earlier this month was Suicide Prevention Day. It’s been more than 6 years since we endured the tragic loss of our beautiful daughter Madeline. Since this tragic event devastated our family’s lives, I have felt a multitude of different emotions ranging from anger, gratitude, helplessness and, of course, inconsolable sadness.I read a blog post by Paula Stephens, “What I Wish … Read More
Has Work-Life Balance Actually Increased or Decreased During the Pandemic?
Prior to Covid, things were changing in the corporate world. Many employers are starting to recognize the importance of encouraging a work-life balance among their employees. And, in today’s competitive job market, family-friendly work environments are becoming all the rage – for a good reason. But almost overnight, things almost flipped on its head Since the start of the pandemic, … Read More
Is It Time to Think Differently About How We Arrive at Being Happy?
I’ve written in the past about what important role anti-depressants have played in my life. They had become a necessity for my functioning after Maddie’s death. I’ve written blog posts about the merits of anti-depressants. There comes a time when change is needed and time to explore alternatives. Anti-depressants are not without side effects. Anti-depressants are not a magic pill that … Read More
Why Do I Choose to Write About the Life and Passing of My Beautiful Daughter?
I’m often asked why I choose to write about the life and passing of my beautiful daughter, Madeline. Over the last 6 years, the reasons have been diverse. Sometimes it’s about an event that’s occurred that hits so close to home that I feel a need to share its relevance in my context. Perhaps it’s because I have a terrible … Read More