Consulting Families

When you work with family, business is personal. That can be a dream or a nightmare. What makes the difference? Knowing how to navigate well your differences and the multiple roles you share. When you are family, coworkers, co-owners, differences abound — opinions, values, preferences. How can you keep differences from being divisive? Through real-life case studies, In the Company of Family reveals the principles of boundaries, which will help you thrive even though business is personal.

More than four decades ago, the field of family wealth advising began to emerge as a challenge to the tradition of caring only about the money. We now stand at the threshold to the next major transformation, strengthening the focus on family while shedding the fears and flaws that invaded beliefs about the rich. Written by three renowned experts, Wealth 3.0: The Future of Family Wealth Advising outlines how the field arrived at this point and what will be needed to establish a positive vision of family wealth.

Pivot: A Practical Guide for the Transition from Career Woman to Full-Time Mom is a powerful audiobook created for women navigating the emotional, financial, and identity shift of stepping away from the workforce. Whether you’re considering a career break, transitioning to stay-at-home motherhood, managing working mom burnout, or planning a future return to your career, Pivot provides clarity, confidence, and financial peace of mind. This audiobook meets you in the tension between ambition and motherhood—without judgment.

Imagine that it is your responsibility to treat a mentally-ill child based solely on your perception. Imagine being allowed to mess up under the guise of psychology being an imperfect science. Can someone be disabled because of an inevitable mental illness, or is this person just a product of a flawed system that is still trying to figure out solutions? The safety of being in control with no repercussions often leads to impulsive decision-making and a lack of accountability. The phrase “perception is reality” has done more harm than good for our society. *********** “Talented artist ...

YOU DESERVE TO HAVE POWER. IT IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING. GENE SIMMONS IS HERE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS TO THE TEMPLE. Gene Simmons, KISS front-man, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, and master of self-invention, shares his philosophy on power—how to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a...

Stay is a powerful, deeply human novella about love, healing, and the resilience found in community. AJ, a middle-aged gay man, has spent years searching for belonging in the leather world—often at the cost of his own voice. When a dangerous scene forces him to confront the lies he’s believed about love, he begins a journey of rediscovery, guided by mentors, peers, and his own hard-won courage. This is not a story of spectacle, but of presence: saying no and still being wanted, saying yes and still being yourself. With lyrical prose and raw honesty, Stay offers readers an intimate ...

Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances, offers practical advice for anyone suffering in or struggling to get out of a relationship with a narcissist or other toxic personality type. Packed with practical facts, tips and advice, this book covers everything from identifying the problem, committing to taking action, legal/custody battles to navigating a co-parenting relationship with a hostile partner.

Boldly original and fully documented, this unauthorized yet definitive biography tells the almost incredible story of Joseph P. Kennedy, grandson of a poor Irish immigrant, controversial founder of a great American fortune, and father of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy.

A Complete Clearwater County Romance Trilogy A feud can destroy a family. So can love. In the heart of Montana ranch country, old grudges run deep, loyalties are tested, and falling in love can be the most dangerous choice of all. Three ranchers. Three women caught in the crossfire. One town where the past never stays buried. From enemies forced together by circumstance, to lovers torn apart by secrets and regret, to second chances that come with a deadly price, this trilogy weaves passion, danger, and devotion into a story where every choice has consequences. These cowboys don’t just ...

A woman obsessed with what’s proper, a cowboy from the wrong side of the tracks, and a second chance spurred on by doing what’s wrong because it feels right. I’m trying to bring in more people and businesses to Tall Pine, Montana. Our town deserves so much more than one tree and one tavern. It’s not my fault the pub I’m pushing to open will be in direct competition with Dawson’s tavern. If he's so worried, he needs to up his game. The cowboy claims to have plenty of tricks up his sleeve, so when I give in to his challenge of playing a game of poker and I lose… big… I can’t...

I’ve been thrown to the wolves in an arranged marriage no one will see coming. What happens when my loyalty to my family is tested by the secret gestures of my husband? Can I hold out against my greatest enemy? I handle my father’s business. Discretely. No one knows I fix things behind the scenes and keep things running. Smoothly. When the men in the Rossi family offend would-be business partners, I’m the one who smooths things over. Without that knowledge, my father thinks the only way I can help Little Italy return to glory is to marry the new underboss of the Bianchi family – our...

Are you exhausted from battling your teen’s disorganization, wondering if they’ll ever manage their time, keep track of their belongings or stay on top of their responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re constantly reminding your teen to do their homework, only to watch them procrastinate until the last minute – again?” Do you worry about how your teen will manage as they move toward adulthood? If you answered yes to any of these, then rest assured – you are not alone! Parenting a teenager today feels like navigating through a maze of screens, schedules and stress.

An arranged engagement. A midnight emergency call. A choice that changes everything. Jack Blackwood is already engaged to Senator Whitmore's daughter—the perfect political alliance to protect his family from a brewing scandal. His future is set, his duty clear, his heart carefully locked away. Then his prize horse collapses in the middle of the night. The veterinarian who races to save the mare is everything Victoria isn't—stubborn, passionate, and completely unimpressed by the Blackwood name. Sarah McKenzie has built her life around healing broken things, but she has no intention of ...

This book is a deep analysis of the impact of some discussions between a father and his sons, based on the principles of honesty, honor, and integrity. These principles are the ingredients for the solid foundation that has allowed me as a male parent to guide and successfully raise sensitive boys to proud and competent men. This journey is shared with you parents who are serious about guiding your sons through the various paths of life.

The Future Leader is a business fable that serves as a practical resource, offering guidance to prepare for leadership while navigating the unique challenges of family dynamics and business responsibilities. Follow a candid dialogue between Jordan, a new successor, and Kelly, a family friend who has years of firsthand experience in the trials of succession.

During their courtship, Russ Carponi appears to have all the qualifications of a perfect mate. He's Italian, tall, dark and handsome with the body of a football star. He takes Jenny Harper dancing, buys her flowers and makes her feel special when she is with him. Jenny has a rude awakening on her wedding night and over the next few months, Russ shows his true colours. He is not her knight in shining armour, but a man who physically and emotionally abuses his wife. She seriously contemplates ending their marriage. Fate intervenes and Jenny is involved in a car accident, is told she will ...

In Love Letters to My Children: A Mother’s Journey of Forgiveness and Generational Healing, author Katie Simpson shares a raw and redemptive memoir told through heartfelt letters to her children. Each chapter captures a milestone of life—first love, heartbreak, marriage, independence, and motherhood—blending memory, wisdom, and deep reflection.

Who’s going to be the physical, emotional, and financial caregiver in your family (no matter how you define family)? Few of us understand or are prepared for the breadth of lifestyle implications that come with that role. On the flip side, what if it’s you that needs care? Meet the Jones family, a multigenerational example of how it all works in the real world. Follow Jodi and her family as they suddenly must deal with her parent’s extended care needs.

Dianna is an unusual woman. Her childhood story and eventual success even more so. Eldest of her siblings and forced to assume a parental role and responsibility other children her age were never able to comprehend, she matured rather fast for her age. Although her adolescent mind didn't know it yet, she was being formed into a future leader and visionary of the art of dancing.

While there are many commonalities in these situations, there are also a multitude of circumstantial variations that will make your journey different. The path is not an easy one, but if you've read this far, you recognize that change needs to happen. Take the next step.