The first time I visited India, everything was new to me. The colors, the energy, and especially the sounds. To this day, I admire anyone who dares to drive a car or a scooter in New Delhi, not just because they can navigate the complexities of Delhi traffic, but also because they seem to be…
In September 2007, my business-partner husband and I were in London, UK. We had just arrived from Chennai, India, after a visit to our offshore production team. We were spending a few days in the city before heading north to my aunt’s bed and breakfast in Yorkshire. I remember sitting on the bed in our…
Last night, I spoke with Ken, one of my mentors. Ken has been a presence in my life for at least 25 years, best I can remember. He has seen me through the trials and travails of owning and operating my first business, divorcing my business-partner—husband, closing that business, and working to redefine my work…
I had an “aha” moment this week. Like most “aha” moments, it was unexpected. And, like most “aha” moments, it emerged from the confluence of different experiences in my life coming together at just the right time, in just the right way. I rediscovered my desire—my need—to lead from true self. First, some context. Last…