Author: parlayhouse

January 2019 As we shift 2019 into high gear, many of us are in a place of transition. Moving in or out of the workforce. Beginning or ending a relationship. Starting again or choosing to continue in a new way.  These transitions can sometimes feel like we’re stepping into an uncertain abyss. While it’s a scary time, it’s […]

December 2018 While tis the season to feel festive, tis the season for exhaustion too. There’s something about the end of the year that is simultaneously exhilarating and depleting — giving our energy to others feels good, but we can be left with nothing for ourselves. *** How are you feeling right now?  Take a […]

November 2018 What does it mean to invite someone to your table? *** Tomorrow, most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s a non-denominational holiday intended to be inclusive. And for many of us, it is. But what happens on holidays like this for people who won’t have a seat at the table? There are so many reasons people may feel […]

October 2018 Happy Halloween!  Today is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge not only the costumes worn on this eve (personal favorite: Amelia Earhart), but also the masks we wear in our day-to-day real life. Cocktail chatter, social media, and real life are disconnected. We talk about career milestones and post photos of our seemingly perfect lives: […]

September 2018 As today is Business Women’s Day, you may be flooded with articles and quotes on the importance of women in business and statistics on the gaps that need filling. These gaps are real. Instead of looking at the mountains that need moving, let’s use today to focus on small ways we can pull […]

August 2018   It’s that time of the year: transitioning from Summer into Fall. Kids going back to school, the frenetic energy of the end of the year…you know the drill. With this change, the nebulous concept of “success” lingers in the air. Whether it’s having a successful fundraiser or a skyrocketing sales quarter, this […]

July 2018   Your responses to these “One Small Thing” notes have been deeply moving. People have written to me (as well as to important people in their lives) about how small actions greatly improved their sense of self. One moving trend seems to be an increased willingness to be vulnerable, authentic and open about personal […]

June 2018   Last month I launched a series of notes I call One Small Thing, an effort to recognize and track the impact that small actions can have on another person, creating a true cascade of meaningful change.  Today is the Worldwide Day of Giving and it feels like the perfect moment to launch […]

May 2018   As it’s Mother’s Day, I thought it would be the perfect time to launch a series of notes to give back to those who nurture us, our mentors. This idea is called One Small Thing. It’s a lesson I learned from my mom who continues to nurture and mentor me. She taught […]