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How a Single Hour Can Transform Your Daily Rhythm and Your Career change growth having what matters mindset

This past Sunday, we all set our clocks forward by one hour. It’s a tiny shift - just 60 minutes - but it has an undeniable impact. The mornings feel darker, the evenings stretch longer, and for a few days, our routines feel slightly off. But then, almost without noticing, we adjust.

This small, de...

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Surviving the Deep Freeze: Learning About Resilience change growth mindset strength

A couple of weeks ago, Minnesota was in a deep freeze - schools were closed, my weather app showed -15°F with a "real feel" of -30°F, and I had to bundle up in a stocking cap and winter coat just to step outside and head to the law school to teach (law school classes are never canceled, it seems). 

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Leading Through Complexity: The Well-Being Advantage for Lawyers change decision fatigue fear self-care

Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of complexity - both in the legal profession and in the world around us. Maybe you are, too. There’s so much happening at once, and it can feel overwhelming to juggle competing priorities while trying to stay focused, effective, and even-keeled.

In moments like ...

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EsquireWell Turns 3! Join Me in Celebrating Reinvention & Reflection change growth mindset vulnerability

This week marks a personal milestone: I’m celebrating three years in business! 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 he...

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Falling Leaves, Rising Stress? EQ Can Help You Stay Grounded change happiness having what matters stress

After a string of above-average daily temperatures, it’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Minnesota. The leaves are quickly changing, the nights are cool enough that I needed to bring in my plants, and there are pumpkins and Halloween decorations in just about every one of my neighbors’ ya...

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Paws for Thought: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Lessons from Our New Dog change habit mindset vulnerability

A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter and I met 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...

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Full Circle: How Merry-Go-Rounds Teach Us About Breaking Old Habits change growth habit performance

This weekend is the annual city festival in our town. Every year since the kids were small, we stop by, 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, especially today, which ...

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Sorry, Not Sorry, Actually Sorry: The Art and Science of Apologizing in the Legal Profession change growth happiness vulnerability

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...

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Why change is hard and how to thrive through it! change fear growth vulnerability

This weekend, our home will be bustling with excitement (and a bit of chaos) as we celebrate a significant milestone in our family: our two younger children are both graduating from high school! 🎓

As we prepare for their graduation party at our home with friends and family, I can’t help but reflect...

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Embracing the Power of Old (and New) Ties: Networking lessons learned over brunch change growth happiness productivity

Last Saturday morning, I 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 n...

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Seasons of life and work: It’s not about having it all; it’s about having what matters! change happiness having what matters self-care work/life balance

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.” (And I don’t mean meteorological seasons, even though it is an oddly balmy 53 degrees in Minnesota...

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Words Matter! Create a culture of caring and belonging using inclusive language. authenticity change growth mindset

It’s been a busy few weeks in our home! After the holidays, we got out of the chilly Minnesota winter for a bit to escape to Florida. And since then, we’ve been using at least one day a week to visit colleges with our youngest daughter.

This past week, we spent Thursday and Friday on an “Upper Midw...

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