An Open Letter to Readers of The Inner Bottom Line
Dear Readers; I don’t write my column to present an opinion that is the end-all, be-all of answers. In fact, I avoid ever telling anyone what to do as there is never any “answer” to any problem or dilemma. And for each of us, the best choice will be different. Nor do I present myself as an expert on all things. I focus on one thing only; helping others understand how to make ethical decisions that are best for their life and those they love. Period. My concern, my sole concern, on The Inner Bottom Line, is to help the [ Read More ]
“While You’re Spring Cleaning, You Might…”
In the past week, at least three clients have said to me, “I’m so ready to start taking things apart and clean out the clutter. It always makes me feel better.” Spring cleaning. http://is.gd/nTZUQA Simplifying. Organizing. Music to my ears. As well as a prompt for the sun to come out and show me the way to those ever-present smudges on the windows that are invisible when it’s raining and gloomy. Now I recognize for some that the mere idea of straightening anything is depressing, even unnecessary. But for a much greater percentage of us, there seems to be an [ Read More ]
“I’m More Than Mad as Hell.”
“I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.” God bless, Howard Beale. And Paddy Chayefsky. And this morning, Maureen Dowd in the Sunday NY Times. I couldn’t say it any better. The thing is, I’m so far beyond mad. I’m exhausted. Exhausted from buoying up everyone else, along with myself, with words of encouragement, optimism, hope, determination, and surety. It takes every ounce of conscious will and energy to keep that fatigue from dissolving into defeat and depression. Which, of course, is what makes me a cock-eyed optimist than a dark soul certain the world will [ Read More ]
“Feast Your Eyes”
“Feast Your Eyes” As the holidays approach, the universal stresses and worries crop up. Here’s one reader’s dilemma that I’m sure a lot of folks can relate to as the big Thanksgiving feast zooms towards us and family gatherings loom. While there are always tons of articles that appear in publications on reducing the stress of entertaining, cooking, serving the big meal, etc. few address the endemic family histories and dynamics that underpin the entire affair. So here’s food for thought. Dear Olive, Thanksgiving’s coming and I’m feeling distressed. After having my second baby last March, I decided it was [ Read More ]
“How to Hold a Pigeon in Your Hand”
It may seem way off target to write a column always focused on ethical dilemmas and personal choices to pen a restaurant review, but really, go with me on this, because it’s completely on the mark. Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of taking my beautiful older daughter and her darling husband to dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary at Le Pigeon, http://lepigeon.com/, a small restaurant in Portland, OR listed as one of the city’s best. And yes, it certainly is. But it’s also a whole lot more. The restaurant business is considered to be one of the toughest, most unforgiving [ Read More ]
PERSONAL BEST® ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PRIVATE EXECUTIVE COACHING PRACTICE IN PORTLAND, OREGON
July 1, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julia Botts (503) 908-7842 [email protected] PERSONAL BEST® ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PRIVATE EXECUTIVE COACHING PRACTICE IN PORTLAND, OREGON Lake Oswego, OR – Olive Gallagher, founder and CEO of Personal Best, a creative marketing and ethics consultancy specializing in consistent, accountable brand messages and delivery, announced the relocation and opening of its private executive coaching practice in Portland, Oregon. “While Personal Best started off offering unique creative consulting services to large corporations like Toyota, Avon, PG&E and IDG,” Gallagher explains, “I’ve always worked in private session with clients who ranged from major CEO’s to small [ Read More ]
PERSONAL BEST® ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF CONSULTANCY TO PORTLAND OREGON
June 1, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julia Botts (503) 908-7842 [email protected] PERSONAL BEST® ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF CONSULTANCY TO PORTLAND OREGON Lake Oswego, OR – Olive Gallagher, founder and CEO of Personal Best, a creative marketing and ethics consultancy specializing in consistent, accountable brand messages and delivery, announced the relocation of its offices today to Portland, Oregon. Gallagher explains, “After twenty-five years of stressful travel on planes, trains and automobiles consulting and speaking, it became time to change it up a bit. With this move, we will be able to continue to deliver the unique work The Inner Bottom Line® [ Read More ]
PERSONAL BEST ANNOUNCES BOOK RELEASE OF OLIVE GALLAGHER’S A SIMPLE PATH TO THE GOOD LIFE™
April 4, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Gloria Minarik 505-466-9200 [email protected] PERSONAL BEST® ANNOUNCES BOOK RELEASE OF OLIVE GALLAGHER’S A SIMPLE PATH TO THE GOOD LIFE™ Personal Best announced today the launch of founder and CEO Olive Gallagher’s book, A Simple Path to The Good Life™, published by Rising Moon Press. The respected ethicist, TV host and producer of the award-winning series, The Inner Bottom Line®, who writes a nationally syndicated weekly column of the same name currently found in first run in the Santa Fe New Mexican, the oldest and most prestigious newspaper in New Mexico, is currently preparing [ Read More ]
“A Summer of Contradictions”
This has been a summer of odd contradictions. Of people behaving badly and moments of unexpected courage and heart. Moments when a remarkable president stepped up to the podium, unscheduled, without notes or teleprompter, and asked some vulnerable, heartfelt, and hard questions with an intimate candor no president since perhaps Lincoln has revealed. Comments about race in America that cannot be ignored any longer. Questions that should never have been ignored in the first place. And then, just weeks later, another moment in which we find a great athlete sadly standing on the edge of scandal and a lifetime ban, [ Read More ]
“Have We Crossed the Line?”
At least once a day, I am appalled by behavior or comments made by strangers or people I know. Examples of inappropriate behavior, arrogant demands, inconsiderate actions, and blatant disregard for common courtesy, helpfulness, kindness or empathy. But occasionally, on days like today, on the heels of the Zimmerman verdict, and the strong reactions that immediately followed, I find myself deeply ashamed of and gravely concerned for my culture, society and country and the choices and actions that are being taken. From Hollywood to Main Street, America, people are shocked and many are outraged. And now, the latest screaming headline [ Read More ]
NOOMII INTERVIEW WITH OLIVE
COACH FOUNDATION LISTING
