[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]This is YOUR year! It’s time to build on what you created in 2016 and stretch for new goals in 2017! You will continue to remove internal obstacles and challenge yourself to grow in new ways! But, how exactly? CLARITY * DISCERNMENT * FOCUS & FOLLOW-THROUGH * LEARN & […]

Don’t let this election get you down! Regardless of the outcome of this historic presidential election in the United States, the reality is that we as a nation are only as strong as the sum of our parts: our individual citizens. And when each one of us strives to improve ourselves, we strengthen our nation […]

We invite you to grab a cup of tea or a latte, kick back, plug in to your favorite device, and hear Erin’s insights about how Eastern philosophy and a “less is more” approach can reduce your stress level, increase the joy in your life, improve your productivity and creativity, and more. This recording originally […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] You have numerous responsibilities. We all do. And in the current time of 24/7 mobile accessibility, only you can decide when to stop being available and rest. But when everyone else is online at all hours, what […]

Our beloved 11-year old chocolate Labrador Zoe left us unexpectedly earlier this month. I am usually the first to say carpe diem (Live and love now! Don’t wait!), and the loss of Zoe provided another reminder of how short life can be. I’ve written on this topic before, but felt it needed to be revisited. […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Can you feel it? Spring energy is pushing you to clean out the old and make room for new growth. Maybe you’ve felt the urge already? The urge to… …weed your winter plant beds? …go […]

I leave Thursday morning for Bali. Do you wish you could come with me? Me too. This is a research trip to finalize details for the next and final retreat to Bali. I’m visiting Candidasa and the Amlapura area on the east coast, heading up to check out two potential lodging options on the ocean […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] When faced with exhaustion and overwhelm, there can be the sense that everything has to change. Your work, your relationships, your living situation, your weight, and on and on. And yet that feels even more […]

Believe it or not, I resist accountability. I do everything I can to not create measurable goals and not have to follow through on my goals. Why? Part of my nature is a perfectionist and my inner perfectionist does not like to be criticized. So if I am not working toward something, then how can […]

I’ve noticed that my five year old can sleep soundly in a room with the lights on, the radio blaring, and people talking in the background. But if I turn out the light, turn off the radio, and close the door, he wakes up in just a few minutes. I myself have had this experience, […]

I know, I know, another Star Wars reference. But here’s where my philosophy is different from Yoda’s. I feel it’s important to embrace your dark side. Take 30 seconds and do this**: –>Draw a circle with at least a 4-inch diameter. –>Along the outer edges of the circle, write words that describe your qualities–both the […]

Are you leading the life you want? This simple 3-step exercise* is designed as a quick check-in you can do in 5 minutes or less. (*Inspired by Stew Friedman’s “Four-Way View” exercise from the Total Leadership™ program.) Step 1: Rate the Priority Level of each area of your life as follows: “1” = Highest Priority […]

Before you finalize your 2016 goals, intentions, resolutions… (1) Pause and reflect on what you are grateful for in your current life.  If you want to do more than reflect, then write it down — and be sure to include all the areas of your life that are meaningful to you. (Think of this as […]

All around me I see people living like zombies. Hollow looks in their eyes, oblivious to their surroundings, stumbling through life, staring blankly at screens, completely missing their destination. Are you living like a zombie? I was. What drugged me up and zoned me out was stress, overwhelm, caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and complete disconnection with […]

It was a typical busy weekend morning. I had been awake 15 minutes and already my presence was in demand from four others… I was in my 5 year old son’s room trying to help him get dressed. He was dancing around, acting like his beautiful silly self, when I noticed my patience about to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] If you’ve followed my writing for awhile, you know I’m a fan of doing less and getting better results – including having more satisfaction in life. Well, it turns out that finding a way to […]

What do you commit to? What do you reject? My client Karen graciously allowed me to share with you her recent writings. I hope her words inspire you! “I hereby reject “exhausting busyness” as way of life that is inescapable. I commit to… …learning all I can about how to break out of this habituated […]

What do you listen to more: your inner voice, or your voicemail? When sitting with another human being, what do you listen to more: the other person’s words and body language, or the laundry list of things you want to say in response? When actively moving your body (jogging, cycling, hiking, rowing, etc), where does […]

Ego is the cause of much suffering. Seated in the chin — or so I was taught in my yoga training — we hold our heads high and let the ego march us ahead, fists pumping at our sides… so sure we are right and justified. Right and wrong. Black and white. But how does […]

Stressful effort is no fun. It’s full of resistance and tension and drama. But what about Effortless Effort? Is that possible? Yes, it is. How? 3 steps: Align, Let Go, Focus. 1. When you know WHY you are doing something, and you can see HOW it connects to your BIG “why”, then you are in […]

Next time you catch yourself rushing, stressing, worrying, and driving your blood pressure through the roof, remember that… Urgency is a choice. And urgency is a symptom. You can get to the root cause of urgency via your mindset. Next time this happens, PAUSE. Ask yourself: why am I rushing? Why am I stressing? Why […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] You are incredibly brilliant, creative, and hardworking. But do you sometimes make things too difficult for no good reason? How can you simplify your work day and key activities? Lean Yin! In part […]

The tension you feel in your body, the claustrophobic worries you have in your mind, can all be alleviated by activating your most portable, powerful tool. How can you ACTIVATE this tool? Lean Yin! In part two of this audio series, I share this 1-minute tip that will: Teach you what this powerful tool is […]

You lose out on better opportunities when you are caught up in the intense realities of the daily grind. So how can you shift gears and get some perspective? Lean Yin! In part one of this audio series, I share this 1-minute tip that will: Focus and ground you Clarify what’s most important for you […]

First born in mid-May was… …my new website! Assisting with labor and delivery were: Candace Roberts and team of Quantum Think, Kate Kelly my long-time assistant, and my friend Liz. As with all births, there were some hiccups along the way, so we are all grateful it arrived safely! Please take some time to get […]

Hummingbirds flap their wings about 80 times per second. Per second! Like you, they expend a lot of energy in their daily lives. But even so, they still stop to eat. In May, I spent time with my parents to help out after my mom’s successful hip replacement surgery. Each meal, I sat eating while […]

As a student at Grinnell College, I enrolled in a fascinating course taught by Professor Doug Caulkins called MANAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. For this class, Grinnell alumna Erin Owen ’94 was invited to campus to speak to us about the topic of sustainability from her point of view. Among all the alumni who […]

July 10, 2015 10 AM to 3 PM Private Location in the Newbo District of Cedar Rapids, Iowa   Unlock new leadership practices that can reduce your stress level, improve decision-making, boost focus, stimulate creativity & innovation, and increase satisfaction with work and life Discuss the latest research on how mindfulness practices boost leadership performance Discover […]

“I was interrupted 17 times while trying to make this reservation, and I somehow ended up buying a ticket on the wrong day for $200 more!” This was the comment from the man next to me on my flight from Philadelphia to Chicago. He worked in an office and was the “fixer” in his company–the one […]

Whether it’s the devastation from earthquakes far away in Nepal, or those killed and injured in the Amtrak train wreck just one mile from my house last night, I am reminded that life is short. We must live life now! What are you waiting for? If you have a sense that things are not quite […]

One of the biggest victims of you being overwhelmed is your integrity. Hundreds of emails, text messages, social media posts fly by you each day. When your human brain is forced to continually toggle between activities, you: have trouble focusing are more likely to make errors, and may even experience a bottle-neck in your brain […]

I did it! I completed my Quantum CoachingTM certification! When I celebrate, I feel generous. And I want to share some of the powerful new coaching techniques and approaches with you! For one day only in April, one day only in May, and one day only in June, I’m going to make my coaching services […]

Hang on to your hat and stand strong in your personal power. “Why?” These next few days are going to be powerful. “Powerful in what way?” We will experience an extremely rare seasonal shift and cosmic event all wrapped up in one. And it may impact your mood and the trajectory of your life. No […]

Have you HIT THE WALL? Exhausted by all you have to do? Fed up with the never-ending winter weather? Feeling unable to get out of bed? Struggling to be your usual chipper, go-getter self? You are not alone! Let’s look at the facts: It’s the dead of winter (if you live somewhere cold). You’re not […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Catching any negative thoughts or comments you make about yourself and saying: “No! Not today! Today is all about loving myself!” Looking yourself in the mirror (yes, do this!) and saying: “I know you are […]

Recently, I’ve been using a practice I call the “Focus 30” to dramatically increase my focus, productivity, responsiveness, and success. It is the single most important practice I’ve adopted in the past year and you must know about it! The basic premise of the practice is not at all new. In fact, it’s been around thousands of years in the […]

How to Show Up For Your Life Are you following your heart? Do you hear and then respond to the messages your body sends you about what it needs? Are you present with yourself enough to follow your intuition? If you are like the typical busy modern human, you answered “no” to all three questions. […]

My thoughts woke me up racing about the day ahead. I looked at the clock and realized it would be advantageous to get up a few minutes early so I could be fully showered by the time my boys woke up. But later as I was drying my hair in front of the mirror I […]

Last week, I made a decision. I made a decision that felt like a HUGE course-affirming or course-altering decision. The bottom line: I said NO to an opportunity to be featured on a nationally broadcast television program about sustainability. I said NO to the opportunity to share my message with thousands and thousands of people—my […]

I returned home yesterday to discover that The Mail Keeps Coming! I was in one of those mini moments of overwhelm that had my mind running through a stream of negative chatter: “WTF! Why is there more mail? Am I a machine? Am I actually expected to keep up with all this mail? This is […]

I have two boys, ages 8 and 4. They love to play with all kinds of toys, but especially Legos. When it comes time to clean up the playroom, they moan and whine and sometimes even cry with overwhelm. One reason is because they are in the process of creation. And to put things back […]

It seems as though there have been a wave of deaths in the past few weeks. My brother-in-law’s mother passed away, who he sadly had not seen in nearly a decade because of the restrictive policies of a dictatorial government in his home country. One of my dear clients unbelievably lost a close colleague one […]

I’m on my way back from spending two glorious weeks in Bali (Indonesia) where I led a 10-day retreat for an amazing group of clients. When I am in Bali, I am much more strongly connected to spirit, to universal energy, and to my intuition. And on this trip, my intuition has told me that […]

How do we form new habits? And how can we change old habits that don’t serve us? New research1 on the brain is revealing exactly how new habits form in 3 steps: Experiment: We explore a new behavior (which involves the prefrontal cortex, the striatrum, and the midbrain) Practice: We repeat the behavior creating a […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]In this post, I share two recent studies that highlight reasons why you want to avoid stress (or at least do your best to reduce stress) and a few tips you can use NOW to reduce your stress level. Click on one of the following links to read more:​ […]

Do you label yourself as… Not attractive enough to…? Too introverted to…? Not good enough to… Too busy to…? Do you hold onto associations from your past that define your so-called strengths and possibilities, or weaknesses or limitations? For example… …because you are from a small town, you have or have not been able to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] There are 37.2 Trillion Cells in Your Body The “raw clock speed” of your brain is 20 million billion calculations per second or 20,000,000 GHz (though it is estimated you can only do conscious calculations […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]This year is powerful. Most everyone I know—friends, colleagues, clients—are being pushed to their limits. I am too. Are you complaining and playing the victim? Or, are you grabbing the reins and shouting for joy as you bolt […]

How strong are your backbones? How clearly defined and well patrolled are your boundaries? When you are really clear about what is okay with you, then it’s easier to draw a line in the sand and say to others: “Do not cross this line!” (In a nice way, of course.) That line is a boundary, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] My older son is addicted to Minecraft, an incredibly creative online game with nearly limitless possibilities. In the beginning, we only allowed him to play in Creative mode. He could build without the threat of […]

What can you do to sustain your energy and get more out of life and work? What drives effective work performance? Introduction It’s a challenge for you to get it all done, regardless of your line of work or the number of formal and informal roles you play in life. And most everyone knows that […]

If you’ve followed me for awhile, you know that I preach a consistent message: working harder is not the answer. Well, I’m not the only one who feels this way. Recently I interviewed Katrina Alcorn, author of Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink. Questions I asked Katrina: How we can have work that is […]

I’ve been feeling it. My clients have been feeling it. Have YOU been feeling it? Whether or not you give any credence to the invisible energy that runs through you and connects us all in this universe, the fact is you are being affected in a powerful way by this energy. I don’t claim to […]

If you haven’t read Part I about the cleanse I’ve been doing or the format of the anti-inflammatory and detoxing program, head on over to that post here to get the background. I can tell you that this way of eating is amazingly energizing! I’ve been busy putting an offer on a new house, decluttering […]

As I mentioned in my January 7 blog about “sehnsucht” (a longing or yearning), part of what I’m doing to manifest what I want in my life is decluttering my home and cleansing my body. I’m sharing here some of the delicious and energizing recipes I’ve been using as part of the anti-inflammatory and detoxing regimen, that […]

RADIO INTERVIEW! Click Here to see an edited transcript of Erin’s interview on  The Wharton School’s Work and Life Business Radio Show, powered by SiriusXM Channel 111. What can we learn about harmony among all parts of life in the Western world from the wisdom of the East? Click Here to find out. Erin was interviewed by Prof. […]

“Sehnsucht” is a German word that means “longing” or “yearning.” Do you have a “Sehnsucht” for something to change or improve in this New Year? If so, what is it? And how will you bring about the change or improvement? Here are 6 Simple Tips to Pave the Way: Here are 6 (six) simple tips […]

As you rush around this holiday season, remember to pause and enjoy being with those you love—friends, family members, even colleagues! Here’s a great way to connect in a wonderful way with yourself and others that only takes ten seconds. Before beginning, ask someone you care about if you can give him or her a […]

What is Simcha? It’s a Hebrew word that means many things, including happiness or joy. However, it was explained to me last week during a lecture given by Wharton Professor G. Richard Shell about his new book Springboard, that Simcha can mean something much more profound. A rabbi once explained to Richard that Simcha can […]

It won’t be my first-ever 5k, but it will be my first-ever 5k on trails. Tomorrow, I run the Bucks County 5k starting in Washington Crossing Park in Pennsylvania. These past 8 weeks, I’ve been training primarily on wooded trails throughout the Wissahickon, here in Philadelphia, with occasional city runs out my door on a […]

If you feel at times that your life is spinning out of control and you have too much on your plate, then you absolutely need to read this. Or if you generally feel on top of your responsibilities, but crave more time for yourself and intimacy with loved ones, then you too will benefit from […]

Special Note: No time to read this whole article? Click here to receive a series of short audio recordings with tips and strategies to cultivate new energy reserves. You can then listen to the audio tips in transit or while walking to your next appointment. Do you ever get on an airplane? Then you might […]

Social Venture Institute (SVI) is a powerful experience that connects emerging and established entrepreneurs to resources while creating a supportive peer environment and provides a nationally-tested opportunity for successful business people to share their knowledge, experience, and insights with emerging entrepreneurs in our region. Attendees can expect to hear the trials and triumphs from local and national […]

What: Meet the Authors with Erin Owen, Margaret Klaw & Hope Cohen When: Wednesday, October 30th 6-8p.m. Where: SA VA, 1700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Please join us at SA VA as we host three SA VA Women of the Month who have written amazing books! Erin Owen “Refuel, Recharge, and Re-energize”  Margaret Klaw […]

I don’t want to be a downer, but sometimes life is a painful struggle. You feel completely and totally overwhelmed by the most basic responsibilities that need to get done to keep the household running… to just keep the lights on in your business… to just get up in the morning. Where is there room for joy? […]

We as a species are changing in a way that troubles me. In daily life in my household, in the lives of my clients, in my friendships and relationships with colleagues, in every human interaction on the street, I see it happening everywhere around me. Do you see it too? We are too much in […]

Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to respond to our survey on “What drives good work performance?” The survey is now closed and we will soon be sending out a report of the survey results. DID YOU WIN? This email announces the lucky people who won one of the prizes we awarded as […]

What would you do if you thought anything was possible? Or, flipping this question on its head, ask yourself: What would you do if you did not think it was impossible? It’s okay to not know exactly how you will get from where you are right now to the picture you have in your mind […]

You are human. You have emotions. And while you may strive for perfection, let’s be real: we all have weaknesses and faults. When you hit that wall—the crisis of confidence wall—it can stop you dead in your tracks. It can be shocking and sometimes painful. And it often causes you to: Question your own capabilities […]

I recently asked you which of a number of factors were a major challenge in your work—specifically it prevents you from getting done what you need to get done at work. The results are still coming in, but so far we have found that these are the top 3 factors presenting a MAJOR CHALLENGE to […]

Survey Closed on 6/17/13. Final report pending. For more information, contact Info [at] YourPerformanceBreakthrough [dot] com. What do you do to boost your energy?  How important is keeping the big picture in mind? Do you have time for everything that needs to get done? What helps you wake up in the morning? How well do […]

Registration is now open for the long-awaited and highly innovative mastermind incubator group program, called Spring Into Being®. I invite you to read on for more details on why this may be THE MOST IMPORTANT investment you have EVER made in yourself and your dreams! The Bottom Line: We creative, conscious, mission-driven people often struggle […]

Last Sunday, I approached a friendly looking dog with a leash that was running solo down the street, thinking that I would tie it up and make it easier for its owner to find it. Then, the dog growled, lunged, and bit my thigh. Shocked, I screamed and jumped back. As soon as I realized […]

I want to know. What’s your big idea? The one you’re itching to get into the world? Is it a new product or service for your existing customer/client base? Is it quitting your job to launch a community service organization? Is it a new initiative to improve access to healthy food? Are you hoping to downshift your […]

I told you last week that the two most successful clients I’ve worked with using my “do less, get better results” approach lost 40+ lb in about 3 months, but… After last week’s ezine went out, my client Karen responded with her own fabulous results: 73 lbs and counting. Will you be joining me on […]

In this post, I’m sharing Rich Resources you’ll want to Keep Forever: Details and bonuses for next week’s free call “How to Lose Weight Effortlessly Without the 3 Dreaded D’s” Ideas you can implement NOW to lighten up, feel better about yourself, and have more energy, and Additional resources to do a seasonal cleanse and […]

This time of year I notice that my clients are BURSTING with energy. Some of them experience tremendous creative energy for new projects and business, some are BURSTING with anxiety and nervousness about their business. Generally, though, there is a lot of volatile, dynamic energy moving up through the earth with all this new life […]

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Last year, I birthed my first book, Refuel, Recharge, Re-energize… Two years before that, I birthed Miles Benjamin… And four years before that, Ian Christopher. Today, I’m excited to announce the birth of my fourth baby… the clutter-clearing, performance-boosting home study guide! It took many years of planning and a full year of gestation, but […]

The Bottom Line: Decluttering can save your sanity, your well-being and your bank account. Read on to learn how I did it and how you can do the same for yourself! It’s true. I am my own best client. Whatever I’m working on in my own life informs how I support my clients. If there’s a challenge […]

We all want to feel good in our bodies, Free of stress and full of energy. With a positive outlook and the sense that all is well. This is what it feels like to live a juicy, creative life. A life where your passion for your work is irresistibly attractive to others, And generates the […]

I’m super excited to share with you this week a guest post from Scott Noelle. He has inspired me for a few years now to be a more mindful and present parent to my children. Recently, he has expanded his message to include us grownups too. I hope you enjoy this post and consider following […]

This week, I was planning to write about different ways to love yourself. It is the week of Valentine’s Day, after all. But, that seemed so “been there, done that”. Instead, I’m inspired to write about why it’s important to infuse your business—and your way of doing business—with love. Why? First, my clients tell me […]

Today in China (Feb 4th), and actually beginning yesterday (Feb 3rd) in the United States, is the start of Spring according to the Chinese calendar. And while the Chinese don’t celebrate the New Year officially until the 10th, the Year of the Black Water Snake has begun! First, let me know say that I actually […]

Earlier this month, I attended a professional development workshop hosted by the Philadelphia chapter of NAWBO (the National Association of Women Business Owners). There were two compelling presenters there: Lena West of Influence Expansion and Gary Fedor of Capstone Training and Development (part of Sandler Training). Among the many valuable “ah-ha” moments I experienced, was the realization that I still have […]

Most of us are holding off on making a change in life. Why? We’re waiting. Subconsciously, you too may have decided to wait until something happens. What is it that you’re waiting for? Are you waiting… To feel better? To retire? To get laid off? To get in better shape? For work to slow down? […]

Recently I’ve been reading how New Year’s Resolutions are a waste of time. Nonsense! Riding the fresh wave of energy that comes out of the turn of the new calendar year is a super smart way to re-energize your most important goals. Read on for 3 Quick Tips to help you Show Up the Naysayers […]

Last Monday, on New Year’s Eve Day, I arrived at yoga with an empty tank… And I mean that both literally and figuratively. The red light was on next to my car’s fuel gauge. And, since earlier in the morning my husband and I had had a disagreement about scheduling and time commitments, I was […]

One of the best things I’m going to be celebrating tonight for New Year’s Eve, is just how awesome my clients are! I raise my glass to the following clients* and their accomplishments in 2012: JANET She wrote this to me in her holiday card: “Thanks for all your support over the year and especially this […]

For some of you, today holds no special meaning. For others, it’s the eve of the religious holiday that celebrates the birth of Christ. And for others, it’s the eve of a special day that brings you together with family to celebrate tradition and exchange gifts with those you love. However you view this day, […]

Click on this audio link to learn 3 Quick Tips to Melt Stress, Boost Energy, and Enjoy the Holidays even more! My gift to you this holiday season is the opportunity to receive my warm & wise guidance and undivided attention for a full hour for as little as $66. During our time together on the phone, […]

My gift to you this holiday season is the opportunity to receive my warm & wise guidance and undivided attention for a full hour for as little as $36. During our time together on the phone, you will create and successfully move forward with your New Year’s Resolution. “What is a New Year’s Resolution Strategy […]

Are you living your life more like an Incandescent light bulb? You know, able to keep up your intense pace, running around the clock, for a month or more before you collapse or burn out and need to call-in sick for a mental health day – or worse, take a stretch of real sick days […]

Your Performance Breakthrough Just when you thought you were being pushed past your limits, along come the winter holidays to add an extra layer of complexity. You have more events to manage, more things to buy, more people to see. The extra strain on your time and your pocketbook from your longer “to do” list […]

I am grateful to be living in our world at this time. Yes, in spite of all the darkness that surrounds us. Collectively, we have had enough of polluting our planet and political corruption. We are tired of a select few manipulating our financial systems and supporting wars to fuel personal profit. It is time […]

While I’m in Bali, I have invited LJ Earnest of SimpleProductivityBlog.com to share of her wisdom with you. Take a look and let me know what you think! Harnessing Ripples To Get Things Done Easily Imagine a still body of water, its surface glassy and reflecting of sky above you. Now imagine yourself throwing a […]

Check out my story profile on The Story Exchange, a global video project empowering women to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship. You may have seen The Story Exchange featured on CNBC. If you know a woman entrepreneur form anywhere in the world that you’d like to see profiled, email Christina.

When you rise above the distractions and stresses of daily life, you realize there are precious moments of life happening NOW that are worth celebrating. And being present to these moments translates to better performance in all areas of life. Two of those moments are happening for me now. First, my younger son Miles turns […]

When was the last time you had your alignment checked? No – not your car’s alignment. YOUR alignment. You probably know when your car needs an alignment: The tires are wearing unevenly Your car pulls significantly to one side rather than driving relatively straight Perhaps the steering wheel even vibrates against your hand when driving […]

First, let me extend a warm welcome to everyone I met at Bracket a few weeks ago and at this past Saturday’s Collingswood Book Festival! So glad to know you and have you as part of my community! I’ve been hearing from you. Lots of you. If I had to sum it up, I would […]

Even though I try to be present and mindful each day in my life – with my children, with my husband, with my clients – I often find it’s really hard to be present with myself. As a business owner, who is responsible for all aspects of my business, there is no room for me […]

It’s dark. So dark I can’t see in front of me more than a few inches. But I am intensely focused on the sound of my strained breathing and the strange scraping sound of my feet dragging through the scree (loose stones that resemble gravel). Occasionally I hear a cough from someone in the line […]

The year was 1993. I was visiting a dear friend in Los Angeles when, somewhere in her vast house, I lost my Rolodex. Now, for you younger readers, a Rolodex is like a set of business cards all filed alphabetically — it’s how we all used to keep track of our contacts before smart phones. […]

I’m very excited to announce I have released my first book: Refuel, Recharge, and Re-energize: Your Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Time and Energy. Click here to download a free copy of the first chapter. This book teaches you how to succeed using the wisdom of Eastern practices Refuel, Recharge, and Re-energize shares the Eastern-inspired performance […]

Earlier this month, I was invited by LJ Earnest to guest blog on her site SimpleProductivityBlog.com. Check out the 3 Eastern Productivity Secrets I shared and let me know what you think! Breathe In Productivity With Eastern Wisdom Rebalance Your Productivity With Eastern Wisdom The Ultimate Secret to Productivity

You need vacation time. You know that already. But when is the best time for you to take vacation? You might think one of these is the right answer: (A) When things are slow or you have no demanding projects demanding your full attention (B) Once you’ve saved some extra money (C) When your child’s/children’s […]

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]What do the most successful entrepreneurs DO to drive their success? They ASK. I’m talking about entrepreneurs who have: •    More than 15 years experience •    Started up and run multiple businesses across industries •    Have taken at least one of those companies public •    Generated earnings of more […]

Kay was exhausted. She was behind on paying her bills, hadn’t eaten a decent meal in weeks, and was struggling to find that spark of passion that had originally driven her to leave her cushy job and start her own business. All around her was clutter. Piles of unopened mail, scribbled notes with the details […]

I just returned from the Aspen Ideas Festival in (you guessed it!) Aspen, Colorado. Among the many engaging sessions I attended with brilliant, interesting speakers and panelists was one focused on Entrepreneurship in the year 2012. Everyone agreed that one of the essential ingredients critical for entrepreneurs to be successful is getting uncomfortable in some […]

The anxiousness you feel when things don’t go your way, is often rooted in expectations about what needs to happen and by when. This might start at the beginning of your day and build throughout the morning, making it hard to focus at work and leaving you feeling like nothing is getting done.  Or it […]

I like to find meaning in most of my life experiences. However, right before I left for Bali this past May, I was quite confused by a series of events. In a very short span of time, I was involved in breaking four different glass objects. Prior to that, it had been years since I […]

Today (Saturday, May 26) is my 10th wedding anniversary. Matt and I were married on Petit Manan Point in coastal “Downeast” Maine on a beautiful Sunday ten years ago, surrounded by people who loved us. I am writing this short post to publicly express gratitude for my husband AND for the delicious recipe he made […]

For months, I have practically stalked different professional handymen (including one handywoman), trying to get someone to please — P – L – E – A– S – E – let me pay them cash to come fix a long list of things on my “house wish list.” [“Is this “handyman” trade so lucrative, that these […]

I just returned from an amazing trip to Bali, and I’d love to tell you about it. Click here to receive the call information for a FREE call next Friday, May 18 at 12:15 PM Eastern time. On the call, I’ll share with you: The amazing details of my trip, including: where we traveled and […]

I am a recovering Perfectionist.   For years (okay, decades really) I swore up and down that I was not a perfectionist. Other people, yes, definitely: PERFECTIONISTS!   But, me? No way.   But, actually, yes. I am a perfectionist.   And, I can say I am recovering because now – after leaving behind the corporate world […]

This Saturday, May 5 is the full moon. In ancient times and even today, among a small subset of the world’s population, people honor the powerful times of the full moon with rituals. Rituals that have been almost lost because, in the words of my Taoist teacher “modern culture does not consider the waxing and waning of the moon […]

Are you ready to feel lighter, more energized, and in charge of your life? Rather than exhaust yourself trying to do more (like everyone else), I invite you to try my do-less, achieve-more approach and surprise yourself by performing better in every area of life!   Is it time for you to make room for […]

If you’re self-employed or run your own business, your days are probably packed with such activities as: Getting that important document to your client on time. Creating new products or services that help solve your clients’ problems. Going the extra mile to make your customers happy. On top of all that, you have a life, too. I […]

Until about a year ago, my business was humming along, and I felt pretty good about it. Then one day I realized that I was no longer satisfied with “humming along.” It was actually beginning to feel a bit “ho hum.” That’s when I realized that I needed to invest in my business, and I […]

Until about a year ago, my business was humming along, and I felt pretty good about it. Then one day I realized that I was no longer satisfied with “humming along.”   It was actually beginning to feel a bit “ho hum.”   That’s when I realized that I needed to invest in my business, […]

It seems that whenever one of my clients is on a verge of a major breakthrough, there’s a teeny-weeny little breakdown that happens first. I call it ‘teeny weeny” because it looks like just part of life. What do I mean by a breakdown? You know, those annoying little tolerances like a slow-dripping faucet, or […]

Today I share 4 simple steps on How to Cleanse. In Part I, I talked about the 6 signs you should look for to know if it’s time for a cleanse. But what I didn’t talk about was how to cleanse or that you can cleanse by doing more than just changing what you eat. […]

When you are your own boss, when you run your own business, your energy level is critically important. But if you are feeling exhausted, congested, bloated, sluggish, or foggy, then these signs of imbalance can directly impact your performance. One way to hit the re-set button is to do a cleanse. The traditional time of […]

You know… “I should make “x” dollars by the time I’m “y” years old.” “I should wear this so he is impressed with me.” “I should buy that and then I’d be truly happy.” “I should have a baby by now.” “I should weigh “z” pounds.”   Living in the world of shoulds can be […]

“Life was becoming a winless race for Nora Mullen, 37: rushing to the office and back to her Oreland home, feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied with her role as a new working mother. “Her baby daughter, an extremely picky eater, was in day care, and often sick. “It was during that period two years ago that […]

It’s simple Though not necessarily easy It doesn’t require any special pills or supplements Nor the purchase of a special book or DVD Nor is it sexy So for all these reasons It’s not a raging fad But it is the longest known Approach to dieting and weight loss That I know of   It’s […]

Ever heard of Reiki?   The name alone – Reiki Master – conjures up all sorts of images of mysterious gurus or bald-headed Asian looking men in flowing robes or perhaps even a martial artist doing kung-fu.   But, in reality, Reiki Masters are real people like you and me who live in your neighborhood, […]

“You mean a food’s energetic qualities can affect my ability to lose weight and perform at my optimum level?“ Absolutely! Let’s say you really want to lose weight because dragging the extra pounds around is tiring you out, making your joints ache, and ultimately making life less fun. Ask yourself: “Are the energetic qualities of […]

“You mean my food choices affect my energy level and performance?“   Yah, a lot.   Let’s say you want to feel more energized so you can get more done. Ask yourself: “Am I eating food with lots of life force energy?“   Prefer to listen to this blog? Click Blog_012412_FoodChoices1.   Life force energy […]

Imagine if each of your thoughts and feelings was a radio broadcast… …being sent out into the world… what would you want that broadcast to say? Click here to listen to this blog post: [audio:http://execcareerreinvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Blog_011612_ImagineIf-22.mp3|titles=Blog_011612_ImagineIf 2] This is incredibly important to consider, because… …if you practice awareness of two of the principles I share with […]

Prefer to listen to this blog post? Click here: [audio:http://execcareerreinvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Blog_011012_ImGettingTiredOfYou.mp3|titles=Blog_011012_I’mGettingTiredOfYou] “I’m getting tired of you”… These are the words my five year old greeted me with this morning, five minutes after my husband walked out the door for a five-day trip. Did I take it personally? No. Did I reply in defense of myself? No. […]

Did I get in the best shape of my life? As you might recall, my intention last January was to fully embrace this New Decade. I invited you, along with me, to embark on Project You. “New Decade. New You.” I called it. To set an intention to break through some old pattern, some old way of being. […]

Happy New Year! Here it is. Your final tip of the holiday season before the New Year hits. It’s simple, yet perhaps not easy. And it’s something I’ve been doing this past week. Tip #6 to Get Your Holiday Zen On Without Missing Out on the Fun: Keep what is working well for you, and […]

If I were stranded on a desert island and could only take 6 food ingredients with me, what would I choose? Strangely, I’ve been pondering this question lately. Why? I’m not sure. Perhaps it’s the universal transformative time we’re all a part of. Or the fact that I’ll soon turn 40 and feel its approach […]

Tip #3: Be. At. Peace. •    The cookies didn’t come out just right? Be at peace. •    Not able to afford that bigger gift you wanted to give? Be at peace. •    Your client holiday cards won’t be ready before the New Year? Be at peace. •    Not able to get everyone together at the […]

As my clients know, one of the organizing principles I teach them is called the “One Touch” approach. The name is inspired by my client Steve who I worked with years ago, but is rooted in the Eastern-inspired idea of mindfulness. How do you “One Touch” your holidays? (1) When you think to call or […]

Are you ready to “Get Your Holiday Zen On Without Missing Out on the Fun”? Then, check out this first tip that might just go easier on your wallet, make gift giving more enjoyable, and even be good for the planet. TIP #1: Simplify gift giving in one of the following ways: (1) Donate to […]

“It Gets Better With Age” These were the words ironed-on with felt letters on my mom’s t-shirt when I was a kid. I read these words with a deep desire to understand what it meant. All the grown-ups would tell me was “someday you’ll understand.” Well, now I do! It does get better with age. […]

My son’s favorite “subject” at school is Choice. It’s the only part of his day where he gets to play with whatever toys he wants to, and decide whether or not he wants to do it alone or with other kids in his class. He likes it as much or even better than recess. Some […]

Imagine going to your holiday parties with a plan in place for having fun and yet still feeling alert and energized the morning after (instead of groggy, puffy and sluggish)… Imagine visiting relatives with an easy, totally doable plan at the ready for handling stress, those little annoyances and how to feel at peace (even […]

Today’s Tip for Melting Stress, Refocusing Your Energy and Refueling Your Spirit FAST: Give yourself permission to unplug. Be a rebel and turn off your cell phone. Dare to not check your email. Let it go. Maybe just for three hours. Maybe for the entire day. (Look, if they really need to reach you, they’ll […]

Hi! I’m Erin Owen of YourPerformanceBreakthrough.com, and I’m a Personal Performance Coach for self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs. If you are a self-employed professional or entrepreneur who is feeling held back by your physical and mental exhaustion, or feeling that having a life is out of reach because all you do is work, then you’re in […]