Experiencing Bias

One of my earliest memories of bias was in 2nd or 3rd grade when I got in trouble for taking my shirt off on the playground at recess. I was hot, it was humid, so I took my shirt off, just like the boys. Well, that was just an e-ticket to the principal’s office and not in…

Celebrating Sue Court

I first met Sue Court in 2003 when I auditioned for the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. We shared a love of orchids and performing. She was a choreographer and dancer and was in her element when dancing. I loved watching her tap dance. Sue was at the other end of the performance spectrum from my…

How Are You So Efficient and Focused?

Yesterday, I was on the phone with a potential client and I gave her the opportunity to ask me anything. About coaching, about pricing, whatever, anything. Jacqueline* asked me, “How are you so efficient and focused?” I had to laugh – because some days I can be so ADD that I feel like I get…

What’s On Your Bucket List?

One bucket list item I was able to spontaneously finish this year is my goal to visit each of the 50 states. I had three remaining states that had been hanging out there for a few years – Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota.  About 10 years ago, I tried to schedule a training with paralegals…