The conversation about “work/life” balance seems to be never ending. Among women entrepreneurs it is a mainstay and a cause for much consternation and feelings of inadequacy. It seems that everyone has different ideas about what balance would look like or mean in their lives. Common spoken – or unspoken – themes include: having “it” all at … Read more
People who know me well, know that I love movies! This past weekend the film Jurassic World was released. Which, of course, led to me watching Jurassic Park (the original (and best) film in the series) in preparation for maximum enjoyment of the new film. My favorite line from the film Jurassic Park is when … Read more
A critical task in every business involves setting fees. Yet many entrepreneurs (especially helping professionals) are ill prepared for this task. My practice model is centered around a “private pay” practice, with only a few insurance-based services. When supervisees and colleagues bring up the topic of rates, the typical concerns are: “Is my rate too high?” “Is … Read more
I can’t think of a day in my professional life that I did not have to make decisions with ethical implications. Decisions like: no longer working with a client (closing a case); collecting fees and managing agreements; advising others on their practice; assessing risk factors in clients or other professionals. One of the biggest mistakes that a person … Read more