In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, I have written a heart-felt tribute to the many women who have decided to take the leap and create their own business… Today, I walk with you… For deciding to live your life on your terms For your mindset of service and contribution For late nights and early mornings For coffee tummy For taking …
Over the course of a couple of decades, you’ve seen meditation and mindfulness migrate from the Himalayan hilltops and Japanese Zendos to corporate boardrooms and the corridors of some powerful companies like Apple, Google and even the U.S. House of Representatives. In my own business, I have more requests from professionals and entrepreneurs for sessions on mindfulness and meditation because …
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One of the questions I get asked most often recently is, “Ellie, what is my purpose and calling in the world?” My answer to the first part of the question is very different from my answer to the second part of the question. So, if this has been an inquiry for you, or someone you know, I have a couple …
If you’re like most of my clients, having the energy to do what it is you want to accomplish is key. When you don’t feel like you have the energy you want, you may revert to stimulants like coffee or sugar, which may work for a while, but the eventual slump hits and you’re back in the darn loop again. …
I wanted to share a few photos from my recent trip to Costa Rica and the wonderful retreat lead by Deepak Chopra. The photos are of the location, some flora, landscape and a capture of our animators, Deepak Chopra and Roger Gabriel, as they “held court” for us with great attention and intention. The focus was on meditation but also …
The other day I decided to note how often I reach for my phone, read emails, check texts, or scroll through social feeds. I counted 56 times in one day! I had to stop in my tracks when I looked at my total and wonder, “How is this impacting my focus and productivity? Am I really happier with all this …
There are really many different styles of coaching and coaching relationships. Some target specific actions like training for a marathon, writing a book, how to develop your business, and many more wonderful topics that cover the human experience. The kind of coaching that I’m talking about has to do with realizing your potential no matter what it is you are …
My clients have a variety of different backgrounds; lawyers, partners in firms, philanthropists, financial managers, advertisers, actors, writers, entrepreneurs, and more. My market niche, as they say, is not a particular profession. Instead, they are people who are wanting to show up the best they can in whatever they choose to apply themselves in whether that be working for a …
One common factor for all my new clients who are confused by their situation is… they are not present most of the time. They either live heavily in the past or neurotically in the future. When you are not present (attention in the life occurring now), the consequences can be severe (think airlines have checklists for safety and even those …
I love my routines. I like to make sure I am doing good things for my mind, body and soul. And then there comes a time when my mind, body and soul says, “Hey, let’s shake things up a bit!” (I have a cheeky side and she’s usually quite fun!) When she strikes, I like to go travel! Anybody who …
