When you’re grounded in your life and centered in a way that you have perspective, even amongst busyness, commitments and challenges, they are just that – challenges. When you’re untethered in your life and you’re disrupted at a fundamental level, the smallest interruptions, curve balls, challenges (like traffic) seem like insurmountable events. Gratitude, journaling, sleep, and exercise play a major part in whether or not you feel grounded. Give yourself…
What sets up a winning day? Arguably, most people have a morning routine. Does it serve what you need it to? Are you setting yourself up for success or have you fallen into a habitual series of actions that deter from your best day? Three questions to consider for an effective day: If you begin your day hitting snooze with recurrence, looking at a device…
Do you bring energy to all you do? I love my work. So does my husband. According to the statistics, we’re part of the 15% or less in America who do so. People comment often about my abundant energy, and when I’m working, it increases because I’m enjoying what I’m doing. Sometimes, I’m working with teams through some sticky situations. The kind they’ve been avoiding until our session. I relish these opportunities to open the gateway for deeper, more…
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Life has a way of putting us in situations where we’re not sure if we should pursue our dreams or let our doubt hold us back. But here’s the thing: doubt can be worse than failing. When you doubt yourself, you stop yourself from even trying, and that’s always a big loss. As scary as it seems, failure (or not attaining what you attempted this time) actually helps you learn…
The greatest opportunity during communication is for miscommunication. Read that again. I know I need to. Somehow, in my day to day, I forget regularly that it’s up to me (as the speaker) to ensure any person (whether an audience, a family member, a client, or friend) understands what I mean. I frequently refer to this reference from NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming): “The meaning of your communication is the response that…
Could, would, should. They’re different and we often co-mingle them or treat them the same. In terms of working with clients, trying new experiences, and learning new things, asking the right question will offer improved results: Could we? Yes, is almost always the answer. It doesn’t consider the down sides of saying yes. Would we? Now we must become more discerning. Why would you? Why wouldn’t you? Considering the impact on you, those around you, and on your business processes is essential to answer more…
Over time, I’ve learned that life rewards action over intelligence. Being trapped in a cycle of overthinking and holding back from taking the necessary steps to move forward rarely leads to a better outcome. I’ve come to realize that courage is the missing ingredient that brings intelligence to life. Being smart doesn’t guarantee success or fulfillment. When I step outside my comfort zone and take action, I begin to see real progress. Challenges become…
In our busy lives, it’s important to pause and reflect on what truly matters. I ask myself these three simple questions each morning to focus my days and create impact in work and life: These questions serve as my compass when days get hectic and stressful. Even when things seem chaotic, this simple set of questions keeps me centered. Try it yourself and share your experience, I’d love to hear about your results.
Extending grace offers new pathways. When you can remain curious during challenging times, keeping an open mind and an open heart, a new space for trust emerges. The world is not either/or. The mindset necessary to traverse great divides in opinion, perspective, and beliefs is a tricky balance of suspending what you believe long enough to consider an alternate point of view. Are you…
The biggest opportunity to build trust is when there’s a break or absence of trust. What? It’s true. When there’s a break, disagreement, or conflict of any sort we all cringe. No one looks forward to conflict, healthy or not. And yet, it’s the single greatest opportunity to build trust, repair the relationship, gain deeper understanding of the situation and each other, as well as become more trustworthy. Why don’t we embrace the opportunity? …