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9 Ways You Might Not Know You’re Blessed
I don't know what I thought 2023 was going to be, but I didn't think it would be this. Earlier this week I was telling Judi (my assistant) that I had honestly expected this year to be easier. I don't know why, I just did. Maybe it's because I thought I was going to...
Would You Dare to Share
25 Real Things About Yourself?
What if we were all gut-level honest in how we portray ourselves online and otherwise? Have you seen the popular lists people create on social media, sharing things about themselves? Usually, they are almost exclusively positive things. A few years ago, my friend...
Five Things I’ve Learned This Past Year
(Reflections on My Birthday)
Today is my birthday, and I'm in reflection mode. I'm a voracious learner...always have been. The thirst for learning and growing leads me into perpetual adventure, for good or bad. I can't imagine life without learning. So, in no particular order -- here are five...
It’s Been a Year
(Things I Learned Since I Brought Gus Home)
It's been a year since I brought Gus home to live with me and to take care of him until he took his last breath. On Saturday I went into his room and did my usual brief pause, patted the bed, and slowly walked out, shutting the door. Exhaling, I wondered when I would...
Women in Leadership:
Stop Arguing. Just Succeed.
Many women ask me how I handle misogynistic, biased, prejudicial and sexist attitudes, comments, brick walls and glass ceilings. I'm about to give you the real-real, for those who want some insight from a female leader who has dealt with these issues for 38 years and...
Why Some People Move Forward
and Some Don’t
Not long ago, I was having a talk with my assistant and friend, Judi Cotignola, about trauma, grief, loss and moving forward. We noticed something about the people in our lives who had experienced these tragedies. Some had moved forward and were seeing great things...
Why Bringing Your Own Folding Chair to the Table is the Worst Idea Ever
Growing up, my boys had many talents that were evident. Building furniture wasn’t one of them, but they have both surprised me by cultivating this talent in their adult lives. They have learned these skills independently and so far both have built beautiful tables for...
Invite Dr. Shrodes to Speak at your Event
Dr. Shrodes is invited to return and speak at many of the same places time and again because the result has been an overwhelmingly positive experience with lives changed, and people encouraged.
Become Your Most Authentic Self
Free E-Book
Are you tired of being who and what others expect you to be, instead of who you know you were created to be?
If you find the pressure of this exhausting and you are ready to be the authentic YOU that you were always meant to be, I would like to gift you with my ebook, 29 Ways to Become Your Most Authentic Self.
It's time to break free and finally live according to your divine design!
