The heat this summer has been oppressive! It has robbed me of any desire to be outside and has tapped my energy. I’ve also noticed that it makes me more impatient. I guess being uncomfortable makes everything less bearable. Other than sweating at the gym, not much good comes from being hot, especially hot under […]
Read MoreThe best decisions are made with a clear head: no emotional tugs, no buried resentments, no alternative agendas. That’s the ideal. Maintaining clarity is much easier to do when evaluating someone else’s proposal or working with someone you don’t know well. But it gets messy when dealing with people we know or if our views […]
Read MoreMy “to do” list is always long. In fact, I noticed not long ago that I rarely get everything on my list completed in a day. Upon reflection, I realized I was finding comfort in having a long list of things to do. I took a hard look and had to admit that I was […]
Read MoreWhen I begin a session with a coaching client I start by asking the client to “breathe deeply and slowly three times.” One day, I forgot to use the word “slowly”. One, two, three…my client was breathing…and sounded like she was hyperventilating. “Whoa!”, I told, her. “Slow down and try it again.” “Oh, that feels […]
Read MoreI love the challenge of personal growth. I just like to get better. When I’ve got a challenge ahead of me, I pull out all the resources, self-care, support system, reference materials…you name it…and I tackle the problem ahead of me. Maybe that’s why I love being a coach and helping my clients solve their […]
Read MoreWhat’s the right balance for you? I don’t mean work/life balance. I see people asking a different and bigger question these days. They’re asking “What role does my job play in the balancing act of life?” People are leaving jobs like we’ve never seen before. They’re tired. Overworked. Undervalued. Discouraged. No longer willing to tolerate […]
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