WITH INTENTION BLOG

3 Things: Present and Presence Dec 22, 2022

Thought: Presents. This time of year, we can get lost in the allure of many things. Presents. Bows. Wrapping paper. Clothes and gadgets. Stockings, Santa Clause, candy canes and reindeers. It’s all beautiful to celebrate the season, don’t get me wrong. But what if we were a little...

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3 Things – Trust the Process, The Unseen Hours & the Power of the Bamboo Dec 15, 2022

An idea: This is an excerpt from With Intention where I talk about what we can all learn by observing how a bamboo plant grows:

My son, Gabe, often plays basketball at a local place called
Just Hoops. There are a bunch of baskets, and we rent space
and fire shots for an hour or so. They keep track...

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3 Things: Forgiveness, Conflict Resolution & Truth in Love Dec 08, 2022

3 Things:

  1. Big Idea: Forgiveness is one of the life-giving gifts we can give to others – and to ourselves. Conflict is a part of life. Addressing conflict, the right way, is a skill that many struggle with (including me). I’ve learned that letting things fester is never good. I have a...
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3 Things: Gratitude, little things & taking action Nov 23, 2022

Thought: It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and a time to reflect and embody gratitude. Our family is in Florida for the week, and I found myself in a bit of a funk yesterday. I woke up this morning and did some journaling and it changed my perspective. Life will bring challenges and we...

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3 Things: Interference, fears & taking one positive action Nov 18, 2022

Thought: As humans, we all experience interference. These are primarily thoughts, insecurities, fears and doubts. Your ability to understand what your interference is provides a first step to unleashing your potential. Do you know what’s holding you back?

Quote: “May your choices...

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3 Things: Taking action, breaking a sweat and finding emotional peace Nov 10, 2022

Huge thanks for the support with the book. I’m so excited to get it out into the world and it means a lot to h. After a brief hiatus, here are 3 Things for this week around the topic of taking action…

Idea: Breaking a sweat and getting a workout in is much more than a physical...

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We are making an impact! Oct 28, 2022

Hi all – It’s been a whirlwind week. I consider you part of this, that’s why I say “we” in the subject line of this email : ) – many of you have been with me for 10+ years and have watched this unfold. I’m so grateful the book is having an impact and I...

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I’m super excited to write this email (With Intention, the book, is finally here!) Oct 23, 2022

Finally, the day is here! After an 18-month process and really a lifetime dream of being a published author, my book, With Intention, launches this week! We’re doing an official kickoff Tuesday night at 8pm EST. I can’t thank YOU enough for your support! The fact that you’ve...

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3 Things – It’s okay to not be okay Oct 12, 2022

Thought: October is Mental Health Awareness month. I’m glad we have a month to shine a light on this important topic, however, every day should be mental health awareness day if you ask me. We’ve all been through a challenging couple of years and every single person on this planet...

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3 Things: Face to face connection, contagious energy & why there’s no substitute for being together live Oct 07, 2022

Thought: We had over a dozen customers in our Chicago office this week for an advisory council. Due to Covid, this was the first time we’ve hosted the meeting live in our office since 2019. I was once-again reminded of the positive energy that comes from having people together. The energy...

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3 Things: Awareness is the first step to continuous improvement Sep 22, 2022

Thought: Getting better at anything starts with knowing you where your starting line is. Awareness is the first step. There are many ways to find awareness. You can simply jot down what you think your strengths, weaknesses or opportunities are. You can ask others what they think. There are plenty...

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3 Things: Turning your obstacles into opportunities Sep 16, 2022

Inspiration: I have the privilege of chairing a golf outing each year for a non-profit, Creative Living. We raise money to help our 34 residents, who are physically disabled, live independently with the help of a 24/7 resident assistant program. I get to emcee the program after the outing and the...

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