Yesterday, as I was kicking up dust in the attic trying to stow away the Halloween boxes, my husband shouted up to me “Where are the batteries in the dancing chicken?” Ok, long story, but yes, we have a dancing Halloween chicken that shuffles around to the beat of Macarana. The battery compartment was empty and he was ... continue reading
Coaching 101 Article
Among the many people I've coached, most recently I've enjoyed fitness professionals. Why? Well, I remember the first time that I used a personal trainer. She introduced herself, took a few notes, and then proceeded to march me around the gym like a robot. When I faltered at getting the specified number of reps, she barked ... continue reading
Unmet Expectations
This summer, I chose not to blog. I made a conscious decision that I would focus on spending time with my two teenage daughters (which I deliciously did) and coaching my existing clients. Come the beginning of school, I told myself, it would be my time to focus on ME, to rev up my business and move in the directions that ... continue reading
Welcome to Backyard Pearls Blog!
This is our playground, a place to discover where the extraordinary lies within the everyday moments of our lives. My life is a constant adventure of finding “pearls” in my own backyard. On this blog, you’ll find moments you may recognize within yourself—places where you tend to autopilot and miss out on life, and those ... continue reading