Less Work, More Cat
Something I hadn’t considered when I left my corporate job was the amount of time I’d be spending with my cat. I was so focused on having more time with… Read more »
Category: Career Detour
My Morning Routine…and How I Break It
Routines, systems, processes….I love them. Keeping things orderly feels good. I like to have a place for things so I can find them when I need them. Packing many things… Read more »
Ballet Over 40? Hell, Yes!
When I was in first grade my mom signed me up for a ballet and tap class. Several of my friends were also enrolled so I guess it was the… Read more »
Financing Your Career Break
A lot of people have asked me how I’ve been able to finance my career break and take so much time off without working. So far it’s been a year… Read more »
My Morning Walks – Ye Olde School Trail
This morning I had to head over to Costco in Richmond to pick up the semi-annual packs of toilet paper and paper towels, and figured I’d take advantage of being… Read more »
My Dad’s Garage
Growing up, my dad’s garage was a place where it seemed we could go back in time. My dad was born in 1929 in San Francisco, a few days before… Read more »
My Morning Walks – Temescal #1, #1, #1
Walking in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland is the default setting for my morning walks. It’s right there – just throw on some clothes, put on some shoes, grab the iPhone… Read more »
Always Be Learning
Since I’m not going to a job every day there are so many more hours to spend on learning and exploring. While I’ve had my share of binge watching, most… Read more »
The Non-Workings
That was what the text from my mom read, which I woke up to this morning. “Congratulations on joining the non-workings.” When I was finally fully awake this morning and… Read more »
My Morning Walks – Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
Morning walks and hikes have become a regular addition to my weekly routine. I used to walk often in the mornings when I was working, as it helped clear my… Read more »
Expectations Detour – Breaking Away from the Herd
When I was in my twenties I was full of courage and confidence. The confidence was often blind and perhaps at times ignorant, because I had limited life experiences to… Read more »
Inspiration from the Barcelona Chair
In the years prior to leaving my role, my anxiety levels were hitting all time highs. My career was going well and I felt confident about my professional accomplishments, yet… Read more »
Leaping Off the Corporate Cliff
When asked what I do, my response has always been easy. “Executive recruiting,” I’d reply. There was no hesitation. That has been the business Ive been in for the past… Read more »