Author: Christopher Palma

It’s happened to the most successful among us: You wake up, maybe in the middle of the night or maybe past your alarm, with those dreaded symptoms. Maybe you are achy or coughing, or have a fever and a serious headache. You wonder how you’re ever going to pull yourself

In 2021, Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation, announced the launch of City Experiences, a water- and land-based portfolio of offerings. The company achieved this launch by merging with Walks, a leading sightseeing tours operator, and Devour Tours, a European food tour company. Hornblower Group became

This is not a story about wine.  However, it does feature 15 acres of grapes growing on 50 acres of land in the west hills of Portland, Oregon; two tasting rooms tucked into the borders of the famed Willamette Valley; and a farmer in Carhartt overalls driving a tractor through

Have you found yourself at a career crossroads? Maybe you feel stuck at your job or unsatisfied with your advancement. You’re not alone. For millions, degrees and experience aren’t enough to build lasting fulfillment and growth. To move from simply “getting by” to reaching your full potential, you may want

Pablo Antinori felt his first high in the fall of 2020.  Antinori and his Socorro Tequila co-founder, Josh Irving, were outside of a convent in Jalisco, Mexico. They had just spent hours inside: Antinori had shared snacks with the orphaned children who lived there, and Irving roller-skated with them. They

Michelle Sorro’s hands shook uncontrollably. Beads of sweat dripped down her back. Terror ran through her veins. Pain had consumed the entrepreneur, podcast host and transformation guide, an aid in the journey to higher consciousness. She was at a crossroad. It had been seven weeks since the last episode of

As a young teacher trying to balance having my first of five babies with breastfeeding, pumping, grading papers and navigating work responsibilities (all while inspiring the kids of the future, of course), I had an incident.  I had just 20 minutes to pump breast milk on my “break” (read: my

Personal development fosters individual growth while enhancing skills and self-awareness. It can facilitate adaptability to life’s changes, maximize your potential and contribute to fulfilling your personal and professional aspirations. The result can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life. But maximizing your potential requires a sound and strategic approach,

What does your average workday look like? Is it spent jumping from one task to the next? Are your only breaks from the computer trips to the coffeepot? Does one day differ from the next? If so, do you think that aiming for a structured, optimized workday is a fantastical

After my second baby was born sick and diagnosed with multiple disabilities, I spent the summer after his birth in the NICU. Eventually, he was discharged from the hospital and I went back to work. I wanted to be at work. But once I got there, I struggled to focus.