Happy birthday to EsquireWell!

With this anniversary, I’ve taken a step back to think about what’s working, what I want to keep, and where I’d like to make some changes. I’ve refreshed my website (you can check it out here), updated my logo, and have exciting plans in the works for 2025 (stay tuned...

 When the fall season kicks into high gear, many lawyers and legal professionals find themselves dealing with increased stress. Workloads often ramp up with new cases, deals closing, budget and compensation planning, onboarding new associates and laterals, and so on, and so on. On top of that, perso...

We adopted a sweet rescue dog named Sadie. We connected with her immediately—her gentle eyes and tentative wag of the tail spoke volumes. But just as we were about to welcome her into our family, life got hectic. I had speaking engagements in Philadelphia, and then we had a family trip planned to Ge...

Every year since the kids were small, we stop by the annual festival in our town, eat some “fair food”, check out the vendors, and let the kids ride a few carnival rides.

This got me thinking about the merry-go-rounds that we all see at every carnival.

For you history buffs: the merry-go-round, al...

Let’s face it – saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always easy. 

But have you ever noticed how powerful those two little words can be? Apologizing isn’t just about etiquette; it can show a deep level of emotional intelligence and is essential for nurturing strong, healthy relationships. 

Especially in the l...

Recently, with many personal milestones taking place, I can’t help but reflect on the themes of endings and beginnings in our lives and careers. (You know me - never one to miss a metaphor!)

Why Endings and Beginnings Are Hard

Change and Uncertainty: Endings often mean stepping into the unknown. W...

I once had the delightful opportunity to serve as the emcee for the University of Minnesota School of Law Alumnae Brunch, hosted by the Minnesota Law AluMNae Network during our alumni weekend. 

As someone who sits on the board and participated in the planning, the experience was not only a chance t...

I’m always watching for themes and patterns, and one thing that’s been coming up this last week in questions following the presentations I’m giving and in my private coaching is the theme of “seasons.”

I’m talking about seasons of life and work, and maybe I’m noticing it because it’s a theme in my ...

Our daughter plans to be an elementary school teacher, and she will be amazing at it! So we have been meeting with education faculty and touring education buildings at various college campuses.

We were in an education classroom, and I saw a poster on the wall that said, “Non-gendered substitutions ...

 If you’re anything like me, the past likely brought its fair share of challenges and triumphs, both personally and professionally.

Before we dive headfirst into what's next, let’s explore why it's essential to express gratitude for the lessons learned and growth experienced, along with four practi...

 The change of seasons from summer to fall always gets makes me a little sad. I don’t really love the impending winter (yep, I live in the wrong state.) I’m a July baby, and I love the heat of a hot summer day. 

Fall seems to whisper “Get your snowboots ready” and “You better make the most of this ...

After almost two decades of living in our home, we finally decided to repaint this year. We’ve done significant remodels to the inside of our home, but the outside was always “just fine.”

So, we decided it was time for an exterior facelift. I went through the (literally) hundreds of paint samples, ...