by Mary Gardner | May 11, 2018 | Blog, Coaching, Mary's Life, Motivational & Inspirational
Over the weekend I finally did something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. It was something that took some special planning, some special skill and a time commitment. Yet, I was able to plan ahead this year and actually accomplish it. I even did it alone....
by Mary Gardner | Jan 23, 2009 | Coaching, Motivational & Inspirational
Every where I turn, people are talking about the recession… and comparing this to the Great Depression of the 30s. There is talk about the price of gas returning this summer to an all time high and the news continues to report lay offs by major companies. One peak at...
by Mary Gardner | Jan 22, 2009 | Motivational & Inspirational
By Catherine Moore “Watch out! You nearly broad sided that car!” My father yelled at me. “Can’t you do anything right?” Those words hurt worse than blows. I turned my head toward the elderly man in the seat beside me, daring me to...
by Mary Gardner | Nov 13, 2008 | Motivational & Inspirational
At Beyond The Stuff we’ve all made a commitment to take certain days to blog. Yesterday was my day. (www.beyondthestuff.com) I missed it. I did try. I sat down and started to write. But all I could come up with was this: “God help me. God help me. God help me”. Why?...
by Mary Gardner | Sep 2, 2008 | Motivational & Inspirational
This was written last year but never submitted- Every once in a while a person captures your attention that is out of the ordinary. Perhaps you see someone treating someone exceptionally well, or a mommy happily playing with her baby or a person who struggles for...
by Mary Gardner | May 28, 2008 | Motivational & Inspirational
Seems like I am at the point in my career where I am working with many seasoned professionals. These people have had a lot of success in their careers and several of them are taking off in second or even third careers. It’s really interesting to coach and consult for...