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Tax Season
It is April which means it is officially tax season, which for many of us is not an entirely desirable season of the year. Well this tax season gifted me a powerful leadership “ah ha” moment. Check out my video to hear more …
Under Construction
Several weeks ago we hosted our second open enrollment Leadership Experience. 24 elite leaders gathered at the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga, NY to embark on an intimate and transformative leadership journey.
What is your system for getting inspired?
Do you ever notice what I call the “New Year’s Gym” Phenomenon? Every year, without fail, the gym, yoga class, spin class is PACKED with people. For the month of January these venues feel like they are bursting at the seams, full of people with New Year's Resolutions.
The HOW is in the WOW
When was the last time you said “wow” OUT LOUD? If it has been any longer than 24 hours, pause and watch this video … You are likely overdue for a “wow”.
Are you on Auto-Pilot?
Are you on auto pilot? And I don’t mean Delta, United or American. Watch this video below to see exactly what I’m referring to…
What if READY wasn’t a feeling?
Did anyone notice that the last day of 2023 was written as 12-31-23? Some could say this was a funny coincidence, others might say it was a popular date for a wedding.
Stop Sitting On The Fence … It Is Unkind.
OUCH! Sitting on a fence hurts - both figuratively and literally. Curiosity peaked? Check out my video to hear more…
What Marathon Are You Running Right NOW?
No I’m not talking about the NYC marathon or the Boston Marathon or even the Badwater Ultra marathon through the desert. I’m talking about a LIFE marathon. What LIFE marathon are you running right now?
When was the last time you received a STANDING OVATION?
When was the last time you received a STANDING OVATION for inspiring your team/family/colleagues?
On November 1st - 3rd, in Saratoga, NY, Allie and I hosted our first ever invite only, open-enrollment Leadership Experience.
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Last week something miraculous happened, and I am at a loss for words. The only way I know how to best attempt at making the unspeakable, speakable is for you to
STOP … STOP DOING WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING and LISTEN TO THIS SONG. RIGHT NOW.
Your shadow has some things to say …
When was the last time you noticed your shadow? When was the last time you truly observed the darkness your body cast upon a surface? And what might this shadow have to do with leadership?
Having bandwidth issues? Alchemy has an alternative!
Have you been having bandwidth issues, at work or at home? NO, I do not mean computer network bandwidth. I mean LIFE bandwidth.
Mind the GAP
Consider this … you are about to get on a train in Europe and just as you step over the platform and onto the train car you hear a voice declare “MIND THE GAP”.
Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads…
Have you ever seen "Back to the Future"? If not, I highly recommend it - not only is it a classic, it is one of my all time most favorite movies. I want to take you on a ride with me, back in time … “Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads …”
Ready, Set, SLOW DOWN (GO)
Lets question each of these three status: 1. What if READY has nothing to do with your feelings? 2. What if SET is all in your head? 3. What if “GO” really is an opportunity to SLOW DOWN? How could slowing down, to gear-up change your results as a leader?
For the first time in forever ….
For those of you who have seen the Disney movie Frozen, we’ve been feeling a lot like princess Anna over here lately, dancing around the house singing the lyrics to “For the First time in Forever”. We have been in creation mode at the Alchemy Group, brewing up something brand-new, something elite, something tailor-made for YOU.
Access into THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS
After 25 years of leading leadership trainings exclusively in corporate settings, the Alchemy Group is opening its doors for YOU. For the first time ever, individual leaders can enroll in The Leadership Experience - a 4-month* leadership journey to create an inspiring purposeful life. (*3 days of on-site LIVE learning, and 3 months of 1:1 coaching)
What are you celebrating?
Did you ever think to slow down and celebrate a random milestone? Oftentimes we get stuck on hitting the 1st, the 10th, the 50th milestone, both in our personal and professional lives, and miss all the milestones that occurred in between!
One year ago today ...
It was one year ago today that a storm hit Connecticut and uprooted HUGE trees along my favorite walking path. Given how inspired I was by the root systems that had been exposed, I decided to revisit the "scene" of the extraordinary.