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…
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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…
Is It Really An Opportunity?
If you’re anything like me and many of my clients, your entrepreneurial spirit sees opportunity everywhere. It’s the nature of a go-getter to view the world through an enterprising lens, which sure beats focusing on dead ends. But a word of caution: sometimes rose-colored glasses can make you see things that aren’t there. We need…
Are You Multi-Passionate?
If you consider yourself multi-passionate or know someone who does, you’re going to want to read this. At face value, “multi-passionate” sounds like a wonderful trait to have. What could be wrong with having lots of passions – many different interests that you consider fun and exciting? The more, the merrier, right? Not exactly .…
Joy: A Survival Tactic
You don’t need an update from me about the state of the world. We can all agree that there’s a lot going on and much of it is concerning. I almost added, “. . . if you’re paying attention” out of habit, but I can’t tell you the last time I spoke to someone who…
You Can Do Hard Things
I don’t have to tell you life isn’t easy. We all have to do hard things . . . From slogging through icy sludge on a blustery winter morning to drudging through another unproductive meeting about the project from hell – life comes with everyday nuisances. From losing a loved one to losing a big…