The other day, one of my executive clients told me about some feedback he got during a review. The buzz around the office was that he made people feel stupid. Whoa… To be fair, “no one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” is a bit of wisdom from former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.…
Desire
The Truth in Coaching
When I started in the coaching industry 20+ years ago, most people were unfamiliar with the term “coaching” — outside of sports, of course. These days, I rarely meet someone who doesn’t know what coaching is — in the context of life, health, business, or careers. We’ve come a long way! But when it comes…
What is “Enough” for You?
A recurring theme has been showing up in my conversations with clients and people in my community over the past couple of weeks — a spirit of discontent. More than usual, people seem to be disappointed and miffed that they’ve missed some arbitrary mark. I have to admit — if I were new to coaching,…
New Balance
The high-level executive keeps telling himself he’ll have time again soon – that it’s just a busy time, and it’ll slow down in the near future. However, he’s been telling himself that for SIX MONTHS! A slow down just typically doesn’t happen. How does he find a balance? How does he reclaim his life?…
How (and Why) to Forgive in Time for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, which brings with it a mixed bag of feelings for many folks. There’s a lot of talk about gratitude this week, which is important, of course… But let’s face it, sometimes we’re not exactly in a grateful mood — especially when gathered around the table with people who push…
How to Create Your Own Luck
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “she’s so lucky”? Maybe you’re scrolling through your socials and see the woman who has it all — a successful career, a beautiful home, a seemingly perfect family, and a timeline full of vacation photos. Or maybe you find yourself scoffing, “she’s just lucky.’ You stumbled across your competition…