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Authentic Purpose

TEDX

More energy, more focus, more joy comes from asking and answering questions of purpose. End the battle between the two stories we tell ourselves — fantastic or fraud? awesome or anxious? — and be liberated to accomplish more, love more and create more than ever. In this TEDx talk, I share a small-steps exercise for identifying questions of authentic purpose, and personal stories to make this big concept a tangible reality in your life.

Self help v. Social change

The Washington Post

Does self-help focus on the individual at the expense of society?

Some self-help gurus go too far. Others offer meaningless platitudes. Can there be a popular self-help program that really works – for positive change for individuals and social justice?

Have that money talk

Channel 3000 / News 3 Now

Many of us find money harder to talk about than death – so we do our best to ignore it. Resentment can build. And the fights can be huge. There’s a better way: I’ve launched a free workbook to help you talk money with your honey.

I'm on This Journey of Purpose

I hope you'll join me

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Media Archives

The New Life Phase: A White Paper

The Life Reimagined Institute
2014-10

A Roundabout Path to Self-Help

Chronicle of Higher Education
2013-12

Beware of Self-Help Gurus

USA Today
2013-07

American Apparel’s Invasive “Supermoon” Ads

Acculturated
2013-06

Happy Money

Acculturated
2013-06

Finding Joy at Work and Maximizing Your Time

Acculturated
2013-04

Marriage is Not a Dirty Word for College Women

Chronicle of Higher Education
2013-04

Hook-Up Land: Your Guide to College Relationships

Acculturated
2013-03

Money, Sex and Romance: What is the New Normal?

Acculturated
2013-02

Self-Help vs. Shakespeare: Which is better therapy?

Acculturated
2013-01

Was Helen Gurley Brown Really a Cosmo Girl?

Acculturated
2012-08

Helping First-Year Students Help Themselves

Chronicle of Higher Education
2011-04