“Action is the foundational key to all success” —Pablo Picasso, Artist And behind the action, is the inspiration and motivation to help you decide on taking the next steps. Dear Friends, This is an invitation to re-examine the big, compelling, and monumental WHY that brought you to create the business that you […]
Are you in the mood for love?
Two Hearts ONE Soul? “The BEST part of me is YOU!” —Ricky Martin, Musician Is the God of Desire tugging at your heart? If so, what is he saying, what does he want you to do, what feelings does it evoke in you? Valentine’s is such a special day, as even if you are not […]
Mastering Passion to the Fifth Power
It started one hot summer afternoon while at a beach in Florida. I watched kids and families playing in the ocean, and others building their usual sandcastles so close to shore, those high tides would soon turn their masterpiece into its original form and they’d be washed away like if nothing ever happened. However, something […]
How to Use Recession to your Advantage
Is the “R” word getting too much publicity, lately? It seems “Recession” is all everyone’s talking about, and rightfully so, but it doesn’t have to be “frightfully” so. There are a few ways you can deal with it, turn it around, and use it to your advantage. Think: Marketing, Publicity, Visibility and Public Relations. Also, […]
The Cat in The Mirror – and Leadership
Have you ever seen a kitty play with its own reflection in front of a mirror? It is an absolutely entertaining moment. It probably is as entertaining for the cat as it is for the observer. It makes you wonder what he really sees, what he thinks, what he feels, and what he is […]
High Trait of a Great Leader: Humility
Not the highest on my list at a time when I was mostly young and foolish. I remember being arrogant, demanding, and yet, I got the job done. Until one day, it didn’t feel right any more. Getting the JOB done, wasn’t good enough. I remember thinking: “anybody could do that” and yet, I […]
What Defines You?
It was one of the hottest days, or so it seemed, and it was only February, as I strolled down Ipanema and Copa Cabana Beach to witness for the first time one of the world’s most attended events: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or as they call it: “Carnavau.” The air was misty, humid, and […]
Wha’s up with 2014?
Some say the best is yet to come, and I concur. What was my biggest success in 2013? -–Collaboration!!! I always use a one-word theme for every year, and that was my intuitive choice at the onset of 2013, and it worked like a charm! I made connections I never dreamed would be possible and […]
Unique Ways to Humanistic Magic
“Humanity is my family and the world…my Playground” As a little girl, growing up in Havana, Cuba, there was always a lot of laughter in my house. Neighbors will come to share with all of us, their freshly brewed “Buchito de Café”. Perfect strangers will show-up with their guitars, claves, and maracas. The next thing […]
Are You Walking Your Walk?
It is important to stay in alignment with who you are. Walking your walk becomes monumental in achieving happiness and fulfillment. Those who know this, practice it to the point of mastery; and isn’t mastery one of life’s simple goals? We are under a very auspicious time to create strategic, 24 months plans, both personal […]