Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Your Crew #1269 

Published on January 4, 2024 Written by

You are the total of the 6 people you spend the majority of your time with. If you haven’t heard this phrase, consider it.  As I consider my own life, it absolutely influences your habitual behavior. We all need a cast of characters who support and uplift us, challenge us, care enough to be honest… View Article

Always Changing #1268 

Published on January 3, 2024 Written by

Change management. It’s a topic that comes up all the time with my clients. When they talk about it, I’m always curious to ask, “what do you mean by change management?”  Most often, they talk about the pace of change, the rate at which their team needs to learn to adapt to all that’s happening… View Article

It’s Time #1267 

Published on January 2, 2024 Written by

Whenever you anticipate something new or an unexpected change, you’re bombarded with feelings. Your anticipation, excitement, fear, doubt and everything in between. How can you reframe these moments to be catalysts for action rather than a speed bump or stuck point?  For me, I need to focus on what my first step forward can be…. View Article

You Decide #1266 

Published on January 1, 2024 Written by

A goal is not enough. It’s important, but it won’t motivate you on a day when things are tough. How do you find your mojo if you really want to attain something and your mood just isn’t supporting you?  You can use external means:  You can shift your internal dialog by asking questions like:  … View Article

Look Ahead #1265

Published on December 29, 2023 Written by

It’s amazing to anticipate the future and then enjoy it. Sometimes, you’re looking forward to an event; vacation, dinner with a love interest, an anniversary, a movie, concert, time alone, reading a good book or anything else you don’t have the luxury of doing often. It puts your present mindset in a space of anticipation,… View Article

It’s Up to You #1264 

Published on December 28, 2023 Written by

How often do you do something out of obligation?   It’s not a great way to spend your most precious commodity, time. Why commit to something if you don’t intend on enjoying it? That is always a choice. Do you realize it?   Often, we agree to do things half-heartedly, because we believe we should, or because… View Article

A New Question #1263

Published on December 27, 2023 Written by

Busyness. Overwhelm. The holidays. Family. Friends. Year end. Retail madness. Overeating. Need I say more?  It’s that time of year when we’re all supposed to be experiencing gratitude and connection. What we’re socialized into with the Hallmark movies and holiday cartoons sells something different than many of us experience. If you’re not excited about the… View Article

You Choose #1262 

Published on December 26, 2023 Written by

What I’ve noticed is my life never really slows down. I’ve lived in the illusion that most of my world will correct itself once I get “this” or “that” happens. It could be an event, a series of events, a project, a set of tasks, a string of travel, family events, the holidays, or celebrations…. View Article

The Season #1261 

Published on December 25, 2023 Written by

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie  Sending you love today, this season, and always. Thank you for being part of this journey with me.   Sue  

There’s No Rehearsal #1260 

Published on December 22, 2023 Written by

Sometimes we forget the meaning and importance behind what we’re doing. When that happens, things erode.   It can be as simple as preparing for a meeting.   When I remind the leaders I work with about the facts – what it costs them to host a meeting with their leadership team for an hour… View Article

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