It’s always a little bittersweet when a coaching assignment ends. On one hand, we are excited that the person we have been coaching has incorporated their new skills and is ready to fly solo. On the other, we have developed … Read More
In preparation for a new training last week, we learned that 90% of the thoughts we have each day are repetitive. Good or bad, helpful or not, the thoughts we think are largely, day in, day out, the same. This … Read More
Anyone who’s ever tried to make a New Year’s resolution knows they are fairly impossible to keep. Sure, you start strong, but by day four (if you make it that long) it can feel like a terrible burden. We don’t … Read More
We’ve all been there… You find yourself retreading your thoughts, wondering how you got here and unsure what to do next. There’s no real, clear direction about how to move forward. You feel as if you are in a general … Read More
Spend any time with business people and someone will eventually mention “branding.” What exactly does this mean and how does it play out in the humdrum, day to day life of an organization? An article on Iterativemarketing.net states, “We define … Read More
In 2012, Susan Cain did a TED Talk on introversion. There seems to be a general belief that being an extrovert is somehow preferable, which results in a lot of misunderstanding about introverts. Introverts are often seen “small.” They don’t … Read More
In my youth I truly believed if I lied, it would literally break her heart. As someone who took their mother’s happiness (and health!) very seriously, I endeavored to always tell the truth. To this day, I struggle with anything … Read More
I have an Irish Setter named Dari. She is one of the most beautiful dogs you have ever seen. Majestic and regal, but with a duality of nature I have never before experienced. Inside, she is a sweet baby … Read More
I come from a family of people with an overwhelming propensity for anxiety. They worry and fret, pace and fidget. I believe none of them are ever really shocked when bad things ultimately do happen. Calling it anxiety makes it … Read More