Monthly Archives: June 2014

Question:  The office outing is next week and families are invited:  How can I—we— get out of going? Answer:  If your experience of outings is limited to family picnics you probably didn’t grow up in the country club social set.  … Continue reading →

Question:  I don’t have a question, I have a problem:  My social circle keeps shrinking because I work all of the time.  I guess it is what it is. Answer:   I almost wish that “whatever” would make a comeback and … Continue reading →

Question:   I will be 50 this month and it seems that everyone expects me to know exactly what the rest of my life will look like. Honestly, I have no clue.  Am I the only one? Answer:  No, you are … Continue reading →

Question:  Each day is rolling into the next. If I have to go to one more non-productive meeting, I think I’ll scream. What can I do? Answer:   Are you curious? If the answer is yes, ask, “What can I do … Continue reading →

Question:  My coach said that it seems that I already have made up my mind, I just want to hear what she has to say. Isn’t it OK to look to her for advice? Answer:  Coaching and advising are as … Continue reading →