What’s your morning routine? Have you thought about it? Do you know why you take the same actions consistently to greet the day? Are you aware of how you feel when, for any reason, you can’t complete them? My summer…
Curiosity: Asking Questions Could be the Answer
When was the last time you felt truly curious about something? What did you do about it? Did you: Ask that question, research for factoids right then and there? Record it on your smartphone, or write it out intending to…
’Tis the Season to Bust Beyond Our Boundaries!
Don’t you hate it when another emergency message crash lands into your email about something ELSE you can do for a CAUSE you signed up for in a weak moment? You know, when you had the illusion of having time…
(Eye Roll) Another Pesky Philosophical Question…..
When’s the last time you had a “meaningful” day? Would you recognize one if you experienced it? The way you might react to this question makes complete sense to me. “Another THING I have to shoehorn into my day??? I’m…
Ditch the Pitch – Do This Instead!
Who of us has been stuck in an elevator with a prospect/higher up/Grand Poobah who might just benefit us in some way, if only we can remember that damn elevator pitch?? It’s been awhile for me. And to be honest…
Listening Like Life Depends on it: Heart Listening on Steroids
Each month, from now until the Routledge publishing date, I’ll be sharing small sections of my book. Using Head Heart & Hands Listening in Coach Practice. Here’s the first one. Chapter 10: Building Trust in a Dangerous World My father…
3 Ways to Use Visuals in Online Meetings
After my third zoom interaction today, I’m experiencing an all too familiar feeling… I’m “zoomed”. I’ll go out for a walk, or grab yet another coffee, or maybe just eat something I shouldn’t, but that won’t help much. Zoom and…
March into Spring with the Controller!
It’s happening… even up here in the chilly northeast. The snow falls and melts away before we can argue about who’s turn it is to shovel. I woke up to cardinals signaling loudly to the ladies at the first kiss…
Taking on The Avoider
February can be a beast. I feel sluggy, disorganized, cranky… Somehow, I just can’t stop getting in my own way. You too? I think there’s a scientific term for this. It’s called a bad case of The Februaries. But you…
Have Fun w/Your Inner Critic. No Really!
Almost done with January – and how are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Are you on track for losing a few pandemic pounds? Keeping your “no wine” in January commitment? How about reducing those hours spent in front of…