by Susan Elford | Dec 8, 2020 | Family, Featured, Happiness, Highlight, Parenting
In remembrance of my Dad In this week’s post, I indulge in a remembering of my father, Douglas Laite, who passed away on November 13, 2020. I dive into the cool waters of the small lake – or pond, as we call it – in front of my parents’ cabin and...
by Susan Elford | Nov 23, 2020 | Business, Career, Featured, Highlight, Personal Leadership, Success
Make 2021 a year you’re excited to wake up to. As we close out a year I’m confident NO ONE wants a repeat of, it’s time to lay the groundwork to envision a new year. A year focused on the outcomes we’d like to create. A year fueled by the experiences we’d like to...
by Susan Elford | Nov 4, 2020 | Featured, Happiness, Highlight, Personal Leadership
No matter your stage of life, people everywhere long to be seen. I write this the morning after Halloween. The one time of the year when we can wear visible, full character masks and pretend we’re someone else, just for a little while. I handed out candy last night...
by Susan Elford | Oct 7, 2020 | Business, Career, Family, Featured, Highlight, Personal Leadership, Work / Life Balance
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the corporate workforce and women have been hit especially hard. Last week I was fortunate to receive a virtual ticket to a conference based out of New York City (one of the blessings of COVID – virtual tickets to anywhere!). The...
by Susan Elford | Sep 9, 2020 | Business, Featured, Happiness, Highlight
5 Ways People Naturally Respond in Times Of Change – Which One Are You? Where do I begin? Often, at this time of year, I’m writing about the “Back to School Blues” as parents adjust to their children heading off to school and the inevitable mixed emotions that...
by Susan Elford | Jul 13, 2020 | Business, Business Relationships, Family, Featured, Highlight, Parenting, Personal Leadership
5 things you can do when you don’t know what to do. When I took my coaching training, many years ago now, the instructors would start each session, even the one after lunch – with a curiosity – a deep listening – a leaning in with the question:...