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Choose Persistence Not Defeat: Ed’s Inspiring Story
I usually don’t read my alumni magazine. As I stood by my recycling bin I opened a page randomly to a huge photo of my best guy friend from Duquesne University, Ed Petner. He and I were leaders in Residence Council which launched my career. Ed was very service oriented, and I remember him explaining […]
Resilience – Book Excerpt
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Margaret Thatcher You might sometimes wonder if you’re going to “bounce back” from your job loss, or perhaps you are struggling to regain your confidence from a dysfunctional work environment. Resilience is a process of being able to adapt and move forward […]
Life Lessons from My Linden Tree
My Linden tree did not turn out as I hoped. Perhaps that’s what you may be feeling about your career or your life. At times I lament making the “wrong choice.” Then I’m reminded that I’m always sharing with clients there is no one “right choice”. My Linden tree also gave me some happy surprises, […]
Life and Career Advice from Mister Rogers
I cried when he died. And I love when I hear his words and have the opportunity to keep them alive. This morning my national Transcendental Meditation teacher ended his morning meditation with words from Fred Rogers’ 2002 graduation speech at Dartmouth college where he was an alum. His words are about life for us […]
A Story of Passion and Perseverance: Meet Beppe Gambetta
How did an Italian guitarist from Genoa come to be invited to play bluegrass at a Czechoslovakian folk festival? I wondered this as I enjoyed the diverse and captivating music of Beppe Gambetta at a house concert recently. As his music and story unfolded, I understood: Passion and Perseverance. He read a story from his […]