I’m in the midst of witnessing one of my favorite things about my job right now. It’s nothing new; I see it all the time, but it never gets old. I’m observing the beginning – the start of something good. And it makes me crave more – more beginnings, more emergence, more movement. Because the…
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Collective Grief; Individual Action
As a coach, it’s my job to help people keep moving forward – to grow, to lead, to reach their goals. But it’s also my job to be in tune with what’s really going on in the world, and how it’s affecting the people I serve. I’ve got to be honest: There’s a heaviness in…
Running Your Business When People Are Running Scared
Running Your Business When People Are Running Scared I’ve been hearing the same thing repeatedly lately: “No one’s spending any money right now.” Coaches, consultants, and business owners … no need to sugarcoat this – they’re freaking out! This goes for employers as well, hitting pause on hiring and postponing projects. They’re freaking out too!…
Are You Addicted to Your Reality?
I recently had a powerful conversation with Shiraz Baboo, author of How to Rewrite Reality, on my Friday Focus livestream. (If you’re not following me there yet, you can catch future episodes on LinkedIn or Instagram. He calls himself a reality interventionist, and after hearing what he shared about being addicted to your reality, I…
Grace Under Fire (When the Pressure’s On)
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…
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)…