by María Tomás-Keegan | | Change, Life Lessons, Life Transitions, Transitions, Turning Point
Although the year is not yet over, it’s amazing to me how quickly this year, in particular, has gone by. 2018 has been a year packed with caregiving (my primary role), building my business, networking, writing and now, authoring a new book. Birthing a...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Change, Choice, Direction, Life Lessons, Life Transitions, Transitions, Turning Point
I’d like to talk about something that’s often on my mind as I talk with women throughout the week. It’s about how we embrace change in our lives. If I’ve learned nothing else on my journey, I’ve learned that BIG things happen in life—your company “divorces” you, a...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Comfort Zone, Divorce, Transitions, Women in Transition
I awoke this grey winter morning feeling as dreary as the weather outside. I had a meeting with my staff to prepare for a critical client presentation—our relationship depended on it. With the meeting about to start, I couldn’t get my head in the game. My emotions...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Divorce, heal, Self-care, Transitions, Women, Women in Transition
Finally. It’s quiet. Bright orange leaves are blowing off the trees as I look out the large windows of my living room. There’s a chill in the air. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s November or because he just moved out. No matter the reason, I needed to warm my space....
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Divorce, Transitions, Women in Transition
Not just one divorce, but two. I’d like to share an essay I wrote that was recently published in BetterAfter50.com. I was the first in my family to be divorced. It took me six months to muster the courage to tell them the marriage was over. I’ll never forget...
by María Tomás-Keegan | | Choices, Divorce, Transitions, Women
A few years ago I was working in Corporate America. One morning I got a call from my manager that rocked my world. My career as I knew it was coming to an end in a month’s time after nearly 20 years with the company. I was wondering how many career transitions I need...
