When you look ahead and see you’ve committed to a lot, maybe too much, do you recognize what that does to your thinking? I do. For me, what I notice is there is momentum toward stress created. It’s subtle at first, then it seeps into my thinking more consistently, which informs my feelings. They follow and grow into some form…
My career has always been about becoming a keen observer. In all ways, coaching, facilitating, and training are about learning to engage your senses to read all of what’s occurring with the people in the room, not just the words shared. When done well, we help people gracefully work through the tough stuff. You know, the conversations and challenging discussions…
Recently, I was at a meeting where someone shared a powerful truth encapsulated in this simple phrase: “What you tolerate becomes your burden, and your burden becomes what you carry.” It struck me as a profound lesson for those of us striving to create thriving environments. As leaders, we set the tone and define the boundaries within our teams and…
In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s remarkable how people often handle bad news with greater resilience. While bad news delivers a direct blow, it also provides clarity and a path forward. Uncertainty, on the other hand, wraps us in a web of unease, breeding anxiety and sleepless nights. Bad news, although painful, invites us to confront reality head-on, fostering…
If your plate is too full, get a bigger plate. This profound concept holds the key to conquering overwhelm. Life often presents us with more tasks, responsibilities, and challenges than we can handle in a given timeframe. We feel the pressure building, struggling to keep up with all of it. Instead of crumbling, what if you shift your perspective? Instead…
In the ever-changing landscape of life, one timeless piece of wisdom stands out for me today: no state of being is permanent – there is no need to react. As a person who happens to react before I think more than I’d like to, I consciously practice pausing before I react. At best, I find myself a plus minus at…
We complain all the time about how others behave. Our family, friends, employees, co-workers, those serving us, even other drivers. The list is endless really; it can extend to celebrities, politicians and other influencers. Those people we are often unable to directly influence, but we complain nonetheless. It’s interesting when you think of those people we can directly impact. They…
One of the finest things we can do is to tell someone how fabulous they are. It costs nothing. It’s a love language. It’s a great habit. People actively respond to hearing sincere words of appreciation. We’re starved for it. Those you encounter are better for you having interacted with them. Who can you reach out to by text, phone,…
When we meet new clients, we find there is common pain they’re experiencing. Most are seeking greater accountability, ownership, and collaboration for the greater good. They are willing to exchange autonomy and purpose for that return. In order to navigate the emerging challenges and current chaos in our spaces, we must proceed with clarity. Clarity of purpose, expectations, and communication. …
When someone finds you, pay attention. In a noisy world, it’s easy to dismiss what could be an incredible connection, simply because we’re moving too fast and not present to what’s happening. However, when it’s meant to be (yes, I mean in that in the woo-woo sort of way), you can’t avoid the connection. There is a greater game happening…