How are you holding up? As I write this, many of us are still quarantined. While some states have lifted some restrictions, things are largely still the same. How you deal with change often depends on how you’ve managed change in the past. For example, I remember a layoff that […]
Being stuck at home due to the Corona virus has forced us to be more resourceful. It has also forced us to slow down, take a breath, and find different ways to do things. If you’re a musician, speaker, teacher, or coach, you totally get this. Now, don’t get me […]
Does your life or your drumming feel a bit off? It might be time to take a step back and take a deeper look to see what’s really going on. I’ve worked with enough kids and adults as a coach, mentor, and drum therapist to know that things aren’t always […]
Are you feeling the love? It can be really hard to find people who support you, root for you, or follow you. It could be because they’re too wrapped up in their own lives, businesses, or careers or…they just don’t get you. Marching to the beat of a different drum […]
Are you holding back? Maybe you’ve been told to “dial it back” or “stay inside the lines.” I sure have! Sometimes it was direct and other times, it was a subtle look or comment. Unfortunately, if you hear that message often enough, it settles into your spirit and becomes part […]
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or a musician, success is often all about timing. I’ve had many ideas that I thought were great and so I pushed them forward, only discover that my timing was off. What I’ve discovered is that faster isn’t always better. As any drummer or […]
It’s tough to focus on your business, job, or career when there are all these interesting diversions vying for your attention! Ooh! Pretty lights (Yes, that’s our cat in our Christmas tree!)! Between Christmas shopping, putting up the decorations, and attending Christmas parties and holiday events, it’s hard to balance […]
What’s your year-end strategy? Are you kicking back or cranking it up? It all depends what your goals were for this year. Did you set goals or choose a word of the year in 2019? If so, how did you do? Choosing priorities There are only six weeks left until […]
What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s speaking or performing in public. Maybe it’s calling prospective clients. Maybe it’s doing videos or writing a book. Maybe it’s finally releasing your gifts or sharing your faith. I had a birthday last Monday. I’m now officially over 60. I’m told that gets […]
Are you feeling stressed or blessed? Stress can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Before you know it, it gets the better of you and you’re repeating old patterns. That’s when it’s time to stop and re-assess. How did this happen? Just because it’s easy for you […]