Lessons Learned on the Way to Machu Picchu  

Reaching our milestones does not give us the innate capacity to be comfortable at higher business and professional elevations. We need time to adjust and adapt to the new altitude. A trip to Peru - going from sea level to 12,000 feet in a day - taught me the value of taking time to acclimate to altitude. The body knows what the mind thinks it can ignore. That's why when we are climbing the heights to success, we need oxygen.

For busy entrepreneurs, executives and professionals oxygen is the support of people,  systems and resources, as well as guidance on the sometimes rocky and steep path to  success. This keeps us from becoming disoriented, exhausted and disheartened as we climb to the next peak. Instructions for flying at altitude make this clear. "If the oxygen masks drop, put your mask on first." The reason is simple. Too many seconds without oxygen at altitude literally clouds our thinking - compromising our ability to know that we are making bad decisions. Having the help we need allows us to enjoy the thrill of reaching new heights in business, leadership and life.

Prepare to Soar               Peruvian Andes

• How much time do you need to acclimate to the higher ground you've reached?
• Breathe...you've arrived!
  
• What support do you need to reach the next business and professional altitude you seek?
  

Feel Out of Control?  

Brain scientist Dr. John Medina tells us that when we can't control constant negative stress or its frequency, our experience of being out of control and trapped destroys our brain cells.

Thinking and feeling that 'there is no way out' damages our cognition - our ability to process information, problem solve, and know. The more we experience  negative stress as an endless loop, the less productive we are. No wonder we find ourselves unavailable for what we say matters most to us.

Are you suffering from any of these 'on-the-verge' signs?

• You feel scattered and unable to concentrate?
• You forget things easily?
• You never seems to be able to get anywhere on time?
• You no longer have the energy to do the things you love to do because they just feel lke more items on your to-do list?
• You use your vacations, holidays and weekends "to catch up."
• Your breathing is shallow.
• You no longer think there's a better way to deal with the constant overload that keeps you in overdrive.

 

Good News

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Success = Paula LeDuc 

The August 13 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle featured a culinary gold mine of Bay Area's visionary chefs. Among such world class innovators as Alice Waters and Thomas Keller  was Paula LeDuc. With 28 years of success in fine catering, Paula continues to shine as an savvy business woman and astute leader. Like several famous Silicon Valley legends, she started her business out of her home. With entrepreneurial verve she grew her business - moving it 3 times into larger facilities. Now Paula LeDuc Fine Catering employs 60 full-time workers and hundreds of part-time support staff. Whether the event is a picnic for 3,000 at LucasArts, a lunch for British royals at the Ferry Building, or an elegant cocktail party at Tiffany, the food and its presentation is always an unforgettably delectable experience.

Thank You, Paula!

Paula LeDue gifted me the title Consciousness Coach.

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Alicia Keys Knows

Sometimes a song says it best. So pause the busyness of your work and life. Enjoy several musical moments - just appreciating who you are. You are incredible!

A Secret of Successful Business Women 

Look at your audacious achievements! Do you secretly hope no one finds out that you're not what your hard-won success declares you to be? If so, you may be suffering from a super-achiever malaise called the Imposter Syndrome. So many highly successful women have feelings of inadequacy that books have been written on this Fake Syndrome for the last 30 years. These feelings are rooted in the belief that you are not good enough. Well...Who told you that? And why do you still believe it?

Oprah Took Marianne Williamson's Advice

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