by Janelle Roker | Apr 3, 2025 | Business, Change, Leadership
I grew up in Minnesota where almost every town, big or small, has some sort of hockey rink. One thing that makes hockey unique is the Power Play. This happens when a player commits a penalty and has to sit out of the game for 2-5 minutes depending on the severity of...
by Janelle Roker | Mar 4, 2025 | Creativity, Goals
Have you experienced something incredible, maybe even life-changing? Maybe it was a huge “Aha” moment. Or a delightful experience that gave you a new perspective. But when you try to share that experience with someone else, they don’t see what you did. It’s not as...
by Janelle Roker | Feb 20, 2025 | Business, Change, Creativity, Fear, Goals
I recently attended a Masterclass for musicians led by jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. For those of you wondering, I don’t play any musical instruments. I simply find musicians incredibly creative and jump at the opportunity to understand more about their world. Dan talked...
by Janelle Roker | Jan 19, 2025 | Business, Change, Coaching, Goals, Leadership
At the start of a new year, I always ask my clients, “Where do you want to be on December 31st?” Knowing where you want to end up helps you align your actions toward a goal. But it’s hard to define the end goal. You sense something needs to change or feel there’s...
by Janelle Roker | Dec 23, 2024 | Coaching, Creativity, Goals
If you’ve followed me for a few years, you know I don’t set goals for the new year. Instead, I pick a Word of the Year. One. Single. Word. Full disclosure – I did have some specific goals going into 2024. I wanted my work to reach more people. The idea of publishing a...