Imagine walking into your church/synagogue, parent’s night at school, the garden club, or a yoga class and you don’t know a sole. Not one face is familiar. No smiles, no nods of recognition or eye contact. How would that feel? … Continue reading
What’s all this nonsense about callings?
Frankly, I don’t recall ever hearing the term growing up. My parents were divorced with limited financial means. My brother and I weren’t asked what we liked to do. Instead, we were encouraged to find something we were good at, … Continue reading
How To Ferberize Your Life..
Are you a parent? If the answer is yes, than you remember the phenomenon of Dr. Richard Ferber and his methods for helping children learn to soothe themselves. Children are taught to successfully detach from their parents and drift blissfully … Continue reading
Launching Judy
Move in day is finally upon us. After months of preparing, shopping, and deciding what could fit into such small quarters; we are finally here. The day is stress-filled. She’s brought more than the space could handle and she refuses … Continue reading
Crying at the Deli Counter
It’s a beautiful crisp fall Saturday. I am doing what I habitually do on fall weekends: waiting for my turn at the deli counter. In the next two days, my family and I will have most meals on the fly … Continue reading
Walking the Walk
Yesterday, my youngest daughter, Jaime came home from her freshman year of college. After giving her a home cooked meal and catching up a little bit (she was in a talking mood, and I was happy to listen) I excused … Continue reading
More than Sarah’s Mom
The other night, our book group welcomed a new member. It’s been a long time since we added someone to our group, so we decided to spend a minute introducing ourselves. You know, the usual drill tell a little about … Continue reading
Taking Power from Your Old Voices
Last week, I had a conversation I can’t get out of my head. My colleague is an accomplished professional. By that, I mean she owns a successful business. She is confident, competent and tenacious. She always gets the job done … Continue reading
Welcome!
Welcome to Barbara Wasserman Coaching. Are you considering coaching as a path to discovering your most magnificent self? I am a Professional Life-Work Coach who helps busy people navigate transitions in their lives so they can stay balanced, fulfilled and … Continue reading