Working with my peers in Dubai and Qatar brought to life the prayer I have been saying several times a day for years. A few years ago I came across a small book at a flea market called, “The Prayer Of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life.” It caught my attention because I had...Read More

I have seen some fabulous hotel suites over the years. Many of them are stunning or outright outrageous, like the $42,000 a night Bridge Suite at The Atlantis, Dubai. Or the exquisite beyond compare Dolder Grand in Switzerland.  I don’t feel jaded, just experienced. Getting me to scream “Wow” was a surprise when I viewed...Read More

I love traveling and being exposed to the sites, sounds and tastes of different cultures. Being in the UAE gave me an opportunity to see luxury on a grand scale, down to the dates I was gifted from the concierge at The Burj Al Arab, which announces itself as the worlds most luxurious hotel. I...Read More

At the invitation of the Dubai Tourism Authority, I recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates for a speaking engagement. I was really looking forward to the trip, including my flight with Emirates Airlines and a seat in Business Class. I had heard about the airline’s legendary service for quite some time and was looking...Read More

Lately I have been thinking about how being curious is a key to so many things in life—curiosity to travel, try new things, meet people, grow and continue to learn and be inspired. Without curiosity, life is simply same old same old. In my classes, I teach curiosity in combination with listening and questioning. I...Read More