Last weekend, I headed to a meditation retreat. I’ve had a meditation practice for years, but had fallen out of consistency and routine. I still meditate before every talk or speech, but my daily practice has been sporadic …
Last week, I was speaking with a first-year college student who had just arrived home from school. She finished final exams, and is taking new classes next semester. For the first time in years, she felt like she was getting …
Every year, we do one post devoted to college admissions – this is it! If it doesn’t apply to you, no worries! I’ll be back to our regular topics next week. If you are interested in signing up for our …
My latest book, Erasing the Finish Line is out THIS WEEK! The book was featured on Good Morning America. What an exciting way to bring a book into the world! I hope it sparks a necessary and needed conversation around moving beyond the panic …
For those who are headed to college later this year, we want to share five tips to help you set yourself up for a smooth transition. Here are some ways to support yourself in the coming months. 1. …
A few months ago, a high school senior shared surprising news: He had a great time visiting college campuses. In fact, he liked a lot of them and could see himself happy in several different places. There wasn’t one place, …
In January 2015, one of my staff members showed up for work visibly shaken. He was on the Stanford campus on the night of January 17, 2015 and witnessed the aftermath of the assault that has now made national headlines. …
Our newest Green Ivy coach (and recent Stanford grad) Kelsey and I collaborated on this piece together – print it out and take it on your next college campus visit. Last week, I loved this article in the NYTimes entitled …
Sometimes, a casual conversation has the opportunity to change your life, and I live by the mantra, “You never know who you might sit next to.” Several years ago, I was invited to a swanky fundraiser for the Boys and …
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
