Elizabeth Lions

“Financial planning” means much more than just investing. Everyone has different goals, so it’s important to have a unique plan that works for you and your financial situation, both now and in the future. Bring […]

Empathy in leadership has been one of those topics that has popped up lately in several of my client sessions. It got me thinking about the importance of empathy as a vital leadership skill and I wanted to get […]

“I can’t believe she touched my hair and asked me if it was real!”

“She told me, ‘You don’t sound black!’”

“You don’t act like most black people!”

I’ve heard these statements and it can be easy to take […]

ELIZABETH JANE COCHRAN aka NELLIE BLY
(1865-1922)
Elizabeth Jane Cochran aka Nellie Bly was only 57 when she died in 1922. But she packed more of life, and more headline news experiences than any ten women of […]

The Art of Living Foundation is hosting its seventh annual International Women’s Conference, April 5 & 6, 2015 on the beautiful island of, Bali, Indonesia. The conference will focus on ethical leadership and e […]

I had no idea that 23 states and Washington, DC have legalized the use of marijuana in some form. Most have made it legal in the state for medical purposes only. These states list the medial conditions that can be […]

Why the need for more women in positions of influence

I have witnessed on more than one occasion the need for more women in positions of influence to address the issues affecting equal opportunity and gender […]

I went through a phase about two years ago where I was extremely focused on ego disintegration. Whatever it took to obliterate my ego – I was in. What I found was, if you really want to crush the ego, the best way […]

I’m a single mom with a child who has special needs. What’s that you say; it’s time for me to date. Ha! Who says? I’m good. I don’t need anything, I’m the all mighty and powerful…I think you know how that goes. Do […]

Since I can remember, I’ve always had an enormous amount of affection for Audrey Hepburn, and would often seek out words of wisdom from young Audrey’s quotes. Like most young women, my biggest aim is to make a p […]

How Colleges use Social Media to Evaluate Applicants
As college admissions get more competitive, the difference between an acceptance and rejection can be miniscule, perhaps as small as 140 characters.

Social […]

Almost everyday I see patients in my office who have a thyroid dysfunction that has gone undiagnosed. This leaves the patient with many symptoms, such as:
1. Difficulty losing weight
2. Insomnia
3. […]

Sure it’s an emotional time. Your marriage is coming to an end whether you initiated it or not. Many couples start out amicably and want to handle the divorce “fairly”. As time goes on, divorce may bring out the w […]

Much has been written about integrity. In fact, in the hundreds of team meetings and board retreats I have facilitated, integrity is, seldom, NOT a team value. However, I intend not to focus on what we perceive […]

Diversity is always an on-going discussion and initiative in many organizations and often in public forums. Webster defines diversity as “the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas etc.” and […]

RACHEL PAULOSE
(1973 – )
We begin our new year, (2015), honoring the very first Indian American ever nominated by the President and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a U.S. Attorney, Rachel […]

Our theme this month is about looking at the quality in your life. For most women, quality in their life is measured by the relationships they have in their lives. With 2013 off to a roaring start, I propose we […]

“The sun comes up, that’s me, Dawn!” My 17 year old daughter smiles as if she has just won the lottery because she knows what her name means and this is what she says when she is introduced to someone. Dawn Rae i […]

Know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em and know when to walk away
One of the questions that I am asked most often by women in the workplace is  “How can I learn not to be emotional at work?”  It is my obs […]

I spent half of August doing what I once thought was impossible.

A year ago, I decided to purposely seek extended travel periods and make choices that were in support of that. Every month, I visit my family in […]