Originally written and posted on womensforumny.org WF: How did you get your idea or concept for the business? PATRICE: The idea for Joyful Planet is the result of being forced by my executive coach 18 years ago to “rethink” my life purpose when I came to her for help in the aftermath of 9/11. Like most…Read More
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While We Wait…
Originally written and posted on commpro.biz Patrice Tanaka, Founder & Chief Joy Officer, Joyful Planet LLC We’re all on edge. Understandably so. COVID-19, America’s reckoning from systemic racism and the culmination of a vitriolic Presidential campaign has kept us on edge for months. We’ve all heard from family and friends, saying they are worried, stressed and can’t…Read More
How I Thrive: “Creating a more joyful planet simply by helping others discover and articulate their life purpose fills my heart and is deeply satisfying and fulfilling”, with Author Patrice Tanaka
Originally written and posted on medium.com “Creating a more joyful planet simply by helping others discover and articulate their life purpose fills my heart and is deeply satisfying and fulfilling. I see the light go on and the excitement people feel when they have greater clarity about their life purpose and what is most important for…Read More
September 11 Made Me Rethink My Purpose in Life
Originally written and posted on commpro.biz September 11 was a defining moment in my life, which made me “rethink” my purpose in life. Nineteen years later I am still living that purpose – “to choose joy every day, to be mindful of that joy and to share that joy with others.” Living my purpose has unleashed…Read More
Taking the Lead: Patrice Tanaka on Finding Her Passion and Purpose
Originally written and posted on jacobscomm.com “Taking the Lead.” It’s a lot more than my monthly leadership columns in PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics. It’s what I think all leaders should do. It’s more than just meeting your goals, it’s exceeding them. It’s also knowing the difference between managing and leading, and the impact the latter has…Read More