by Janelle Roker | Jun 23, 2025 | Change, Leadership
Every year I carefully put away my holiday lights to make next year’s tree decorating experience less frustrating. I’m convinced naughty elves invade my decorations, probably during the summer when I least expect them, taking my carefully wrapped strands and rolling...
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 | 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 | May 25, 2024 | Career Transition, Change
“That was her magic – she could still see the sunset, even on the darkest days.” – Atticus My current home is in a valley with lots of mature trees. While it’s beautiful where I live, I can’t see sunrises or sunsets, which makes them even more...
by Janelle Roker | Apr 20, 2024 | Change, Coaching, Goals
Take a rubber band and stretch it horizontally between your hands. Stretch it as far as you can without breaking it. Now imagine this rubber band is you. You’re flexible, but there’s a limit to how far you can stretch yourself. Just like a rubber band, you have a...
