At 9:03pm last night, my daughter texted me “He will destroy education, healthcare, everything.  I don’t know how we can function.”   And then, “I am absolutely speechless.” As you very likely know by now, Donald Trump has won the US election.  I don’t know quite what to say.  My heart hurts and is full of grief.  The responses in the conscious entrepreneurship community range from fear, shock, hurt, anger and rage.  Shock and grief are… READ MORE

For many years, I was in a poetry group. We would meet at the library every Sunday night in the small New Mexico town I lived in.  We’d tell stories, write for 15-20 minutes, read some of what we wrote, tell more stories and then write some more.  We shared both laughter and tears. We would often take turns bringing writing prompts and exercises to the group.   I remember the night Sylvia led.  She taught… READ MORE

Hi my name is Paul Zelizer of PaulZelizer.com. Recently my brother Craig he left a prestigious job at a major university on the East Coast to step into his passion of being a social entrepreneur.  His venture is called Peace and Collaborative Development Network.  I’m really proud of Craig! For whatever reason, I’ve been surrounded by people who are leaving corporate or organizational life and are stepping into entrepreneurship or right on the cusp of… READ MORE

  Recently, I was paddling a tandem kayak with my daughter on the Long Island Sound. We had visited Yale the day before – one of her first college visits. There was a nice breeze and we were having meaningful conversations about her future along with moment of a quiet sense of ease that comes from enjoying each other’s presence.  We actually paddled quite far while enjoying a relaxed and fun experience. It’s summertime.  In… READ MORE

NOTE: I posted this on Facebook today and was asked if I could post it somewhere on my site so folks could share more easily across platform. It’s a poignant time on Planet Earth. It’s easy to feel like I should be doing more to help make this a better place for more people. The voice of Not Enough is seductive. From not enough political activism to not enough exercise. And, for today, I am… READ MORE

If you follow me on Facebook, you’ll know that last week I announced I got hired on retainer for the biggest contract yet in my business.   Yes, we did celebrate with chocolate! Almost immediately I started getting messages on Facebook and emails from people reaching out asking “What is this retainer thing and is it possible that i could get this in my business?” Getting hired on retainer is a great way to increase the… READ MORE

I have been having the conversation with a number of clients lately about how to raise your rates in a way that feels aligned and goes smoothly. And then we had a great conversation conversation in the Wisdompreneurs Facebook group (almost 15,000 members) on the same topic with dozens of participants sharing. So, I made this video on How to Mindfully Raise Your Rates.  The 5 main questions I am inviting you to ask are:… READ MORE

An increasing amount of my work is around developing a clear and compelling brand story – especially for entrepreneurs who do deep and transformational work.  Having a resonant brand story means the difference between attracting aligned clients with ease compared to struggling and bringing in people who aren’t really a fit into your business.  In this video, I share an exercise I use with clients to help them develop a compelling brand story. You can… READ MORE

NOTE: I want to thank Nina Ross for being willing to share her experience in such a generous way about her journey to a more impactful, fulfilling and profitable business! Nina’s website is www.ninarossphd.com. Nina Ross Once upon a time there was an art therapist and depth psychology psychotherapist. Her name was Nina Ross. Nina lived in the enchanted land of Santa Fe, New Mexico.  It had been her home for a long time.  While… READ MORE