During this season of cheer, connection, and – sometimes being pulled in too many directions – I encourage you to find an hour for yourself.  Invest in time to reflect on who you are, your growth, your career.  What’s calling to you in the new year?   To support you in this, I created an 18-page workbook: “Grow Yourself; Grow Your Career.”  It’s a PDF form you can type in to capture your thoughts, hopes, feelings.  Or print it out and write on the pages old-school-style.  Thi

All of a sudden, it’s been TEN years since I started my business! The biggest feeling I have as I celebrate this milestone? Tremendous gratitude for the clients I’ve served. Wholehearted thanks for entrusting me with your dreams and struggles. It’s a meaningful honor to witness and support you as you strive to be and do your best. Seeing your efforts and achievements is what keeps me doing this work.

When has fear held you back? Imagine the last time you felt anxious or afraid and the discomfort prevented you from taking a risk. What did you miss as a result? Last month my husband Chuck Bergman and I went on safari in Kenya, facing big fears head on to make the most of our experience.

We’re just back from our first trips to Qatar and Kenya, presenting new experiences and adventures for me and Chuck Bergman. Gratitude isn’t a big enough word to capture our feelings. Travel always expands our minds and opens our hearts.

In December I traveled to New Zealand and several sub-Antarctic islands to be with penguins for the first time in five years [...]

I’m just back from a three-week creativity adventure in captivating Italy: an inspiring timeout to boost my artistic skills and soak up that country’s incredible culture.  What a gift.   Susan at Work in Tuscany Art Studio I joined two weeklong art workshops plus had extra time on my own to explore.  By the end of the trip, I was literally glowing with energy, ideas, sunshine, good vibes.  I had delicious gelato every day and loved walking a lot.    Gelato Every Day My bigges

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Hello clients and friends! I hope this new season finds you doing well. Chuck and I enjoyed a long weekend at Mount Rainier last month...

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