Recently, I went to a chiropractor here in Paris to treat the pain in my lower back. When speaking in English, I have a wide range of vocabulary to describe…
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How to have more productive conversations
The other day, I was coaching two super-smart co-founders who need to improve their communication with each other if their company is going to thrive. One of the behaviors they…
Life is multiple choice
Are you familiar with this image? Some people see the young woman first, some the old woman. And often they have trouble seeing the other even when someone points it…
How to make the most of your vacation
You know that moment when you’re “officially” on vacation? You’ve crossed off the last task on your “get done before vacation” to-do list. Set your email auto-responder. Told everyone, see you in…
Why wait for crisis or trauma to make a change?
One of my good friends recently did something that surprised me. She bought a juicer. And not just any juicer — a top-of-the-line $300 cold press juicer. She’s also signed…
How to get more passion in your life (instantly)
I was speaking with a former client yesterday. He’s super smart, with a PhD in nanotechnology. He’s lived across Europe and Asia, and has a gift for connecting with people. He’s also a talented artist,…
How to shorten the agony of procrastination
Several years ago, I decided to enter a piano competition. I had about six months to prepare and my goal was to practice two hours a day during the week…
The Houston Rockets’ odds-defying choke
In the world of basketball, everyone’s talking about the Houston Rockets — and not for the right reasons. In Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, they were up against…
Why you should careful what you wish for
You know the phrase, “Be careful what you wish for”? In the weeks since I got back from my cycling vacation in Spain last month, I’ve been saying to people…
How do you make it happen? Short answer: you don’t.
When I decided I wanted to live in Paris, I started with a few simple steps — watching more French movies, taking French lessons and even getting a duvet cover…