When love came for me, it knocked in French. My husband is French, and before meeting him, the only French words I knew were things to eat - croissant, café, and beignet. The idea of carrying on a real conversation in French felt impossible, just as dating can feel when you’re struggling to connect ...

Lately, I’ve been thinking about this quote from the famous leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith:

“People don’t stumble on success, they choose it.”

For most clients, choosing success, whether academic or in their careers, feels achievable. You’ve likely chosen success by working hard, building...

I recently read an interesting blog post where the author described mutually beneficial introductions (MBIs) —considering if people you know would benefit from meeting each other and introducing them.  The author has been introducing people for over 10 years and has found that although the approach ...

A common question clients ask when considering dating coaching is, "How is coaching different from therapy? This question is especially important when deciding which approach to pursue for dating. In this post, I want to share the main differences between coaching and therapy so that you can decide ...

Recently, a podcast host asked me, “What’s the one thing all single women who want to find their ideal partner need to know?”

I didn’t hesitate.

The most important truth—one that all women, single or married, must understand—is this:
You are already enough.

You are worthy right now, exactly as you...

The first quarter of 2025 is over.  How are your New Year’s dating resolutions holding up?

• Have you been diligently working towards them?
• Do you review them regularly?
• Or, are they a constant reminder of what you haven’t accomplished?

Dating resolutions and dating reality

At the start of a ...

If you've downloaded my free guide to writing the perfect dating profile, or read my other dating profile posts, you should have a dating bio that is beginning to reflect who you are.

Today I want to share some things that should and shouldn't be included in your dating app profile to attract compa...

As a successful professional woman looking for a long-term relationship, have you ever wondered what makes a dating app profile compelling?

• Is it painting a compelling picture of what sharing a life with you might look like?
• Is it appealing qualities and interests? Shared values?
• Is it professi
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Yes, modern dating has its challenges. Between ghosting breadcrumbing and the looming threat of AI dating, it’s no secret that dating can feel joyless and frustrating.

But, what if you could make dating a little less awful in 2025?  What if you could combine your New Year's resolution to find a lov...

While the holiday season can be a magical time filled with family, snow, and plenty of gingerbread, for the single woman, it can also be bittersweet. Amid the festive cheer, you might find yourself wishing for someone special to share it all with or wondering when you will get your moment under the ...

While the holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration lurking behind all that holiday cheer can be loneliness and a sense of failure for the single woman.  Single women who arrive solo for the holidays with their families are often subjected to the well-meaning but annoying question, ...

Do you ever worry if you're doing something wrong in dating? You're not alone. I've worked with countless successful women who, despite their achievements, feel lost and frustrated when it comes to dating. They often wonder, "Is it me?"

But here's the secret: you're not broken, and you don't nee...