GIVE GOOD Awards Category

Lost your niche? You might just find it on my new website!

Have you heard? I am publishing a new book in June 2015 – Pivot Leadership: Small Steps…Big Change. What better time, than to create a new website and social networking platform for you, my friends and leadership community. The excitement of this idea was quickly deflated as I found myself intimidated by the ocean of […]

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Celebrating those that inspire others…

On Friday, March 6th, The GIVE GOOD Awards celebrated 30 individuals nominated by Snoqualmie Valley that inspire others. What does it mean to inspire someone? It means – to fill someone with the desire or ability to do something great! By your actions, you inspire others to act! You have the ability to inspire others […]

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Tuesday Talk – Reinventing Community

How do you reinvent community? I live in Snoqualmie Valley. A rural community, once known for sprawling farm land that is now facing the integration of middle class suburbia. Snoqualmie Valley is nestled in the best of NW beauty with the nicest and most talented people you could meet. When I think about our community, […]

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What is holding you back?

As a Professional Coach and general cheerleader of human potential, I am always curious to what holds us back as human beings from experiencing a life full of purpose and adventure. When I hear the words, oppression and shame, I don’t immediately think of them as road blocks for the average person. I think of […]

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The White Envelope…A Christmas Story

Dear friends, The short, inspirational Christmas story below was originally published in the December 14, 1982 issue of Woman’s Day magazine. This moving story inspired the creation of The White Envelope Project, a caring nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of givers. May you be as inspired as I to start your own […]

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GIVE…it all you’ve got!

People fall into one of two categories when they go on vacation – some believe vacation is for activity, adventure, and exercise. Others leave their tennis shoes behind, opting for a nap in a lounge chair in the sun and a good book. Personally, I like both but one thing I always do on vacation […]

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