Articles by Lisa Giruzzi

Stop Living by “Shoulds” — A Conversation With Nina Lockwood on Get Your Happy BackWe all carry invisible rules about how we’re “supposed” to live.I should be further along by now.I should be more organized.I should be calmer, thinner, nicer, more accomplished…It’s endless.And those “shoulds” quietly drain our joy.In this uplifting conversation with author, artist,

You Don’t Have to Prove Your Worth – A Transformational Conversation with Lisa Giruzzi & Diane Moca on the Women and Work PodcastFor years, Lisa Giruzzi walked into boardrooms “guns blazing,” ready to prove her value. Like so many women in leadership, she believed confidence came from proving herself — until she discovered it never had

In my experience, the reason people feel dissatisfied or unsuccessful is that they are looking in the wrong place for those experiences. Because we have been conditioned to believe that outside circumstances or events are the source of our feelings, we spend our energy seeking the “right” circumstances, so we have a good feeling and

Often people seek out my services because they feel stuck or stopped. They may use other words to describe it such as laziness, or procrastination, or confusion, or some other negative characteristic or personality flaw. When I inquire into this with people almost always it boils down to being confused or not knowing what to

At some point in life, it’s time to get realistic, right? Going for it, having what you really want is a pipe dream, a “fool’s errand,” so why even bother? We get conditioned early in life to avoid failure, disappointment and feeling bad at all costs. The underlying theme is don’t go for what you really

Every person I have ever coached has come to me with the same issue – a case of mistaken identity.  It looks something like…“I’m a procrastinator.” – Nope, that’s a thought.“I’m not focused.” – Nope, that’s a thought.“I’m not good at follow through.” – Nope. That’s a thought.“I’m insecure and worry too much.” – Nope