Lately, I’ve been having a familiar conversation with clients over and over again. They’re stepping into new roles, new markets, and new strategies, and they’re feeling the heat. They’re hopping on sales calls for the first time, making high-stakes presentations, testing new offers, and launching new things – all in this wildly unpredictable world. The…
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Perfectionism: The Smart Person’s Trap
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot from clients who are wrestling with perfectionism. Some of them don’t even realize it’s at the root of what’s draining them. If you’ve ever felt like you need everything to be flawless to feel okay, welcome to the club. Here’s what I’ve learned over decades of coaching (and living)…
You Can’t Build Success on a House of Cards
Lately, I’ve found that far too many of the people I talk to have been telling me they feel stuck. They’re overwhelmed by the economy, discouraged by the job market, or trying to grow a business without any traction. I have to say, it’s tough to hear. It sounds an awful lot like defeatism, which…
Is It Time for a Reframe?
You’ve probably heard that mindset can make or break you, but it’s really just about how you frame what you’re seeing. This has been a theme in recent coaching sessions, so I wanted to break it down. Think of those old black and white prints: Two people can look at the same image and see…
The Power of the Ask
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your career, business, or life might not be what you think it is. Most people never get what they want because they don’t ask. I can’t even begin to tell you how often this comes up for me, but I will tell you a quick story…
Life and Career Lessons from the Audition Room
You may remember my note a few weeks ago about the Power of Joy & how it can serve as a survival tactic in difficult times. The headlines are still teeming with uncertainty and a whole lot of “WTF,” so I hope you’ve taken my advice to find pleasure in the things you CAN control,…