May 22, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Strengths and Values
Honesty. Perseverance. Zest. Curiosity. Self Regulation. These are my top five character strengths as assessed by the VIA Institute on Character, a scientifically validated survey created by renowned psychologists Dr. Martin Seligman and the late Dr....
May 16, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
For years, I intended to keep a gratitude journal. I would often hear about the benefits of this daily practice, but somehow it didn’t stick. I know in my heart what I’m thankful for. My health. My family. My friends. The list goes on. Earlier this year, as I was...
May 8, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Life Musings
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson And yet, when you live your life on purpose, with purpose, you will indeed live...
May 1, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Investing
You will make the biggest impact in your engagement strategy when you are intentional about your investments. It is important not to spread yourself too thin so that you focus your resources to make a meaningful difference. When your values are aligned with the issues...
Apr 17, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Making an Impact
Am I a philanthropist? You may be asking yourself that question when you think about what you have to give and your overall engagement strategy. Philanthropy at its essence is the love of humanity, but the word has come to be equated with significant wealth. It may...
Apr 13, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Purpose and Passion
I am excited and proud to launch Essential Leadership, coaching for purposeful engagement and social impact. I have created Essential Leadership to work with people to become more impactful and derive meaning from their civic engagements of philanthropy, board...
