What does it mean to be real, anyway? Perhaps it seems like it shouldn’t be that complicated. Being “real” means to be YOU. Simple, right? I mean, who else are you going to be? And yet, simple does not always mean easy—or everyone would do it by default! It can...
When Your “Help” Leads to Harm In your professional life, your interactions with others directly affect the success of your business and your own personal wellbeing. In every exchange, you have choices: You can perpetuate bad habits or you can foster growth. Do...
Do You Ever Struggle? Here’s Why That’s Good. “What is wrong with me? Why is this so hard?” I’ve heard those words numerous times from coaching clients over the years. You’ve heard them, too. You’ve probably said them, as have I. We’ve bought into...
Being Yourself Isn’t Enough Do you ever feel misunderstood? Like people don’t see or “get” the real you? Overlooked, perhaps? Maybe you are hardworking or intelligent or compassionate or clever… How many people actually see you that way? I remember one time a...
How to Avoid an Emotional Hijacking “You’re just so damn calm!” the man yelled at me over the phone. “It’s like you don’t even care!” My jaw almost hit the floor. Me? Calm? TOO calm!? In the present circumstance, I was feeling a whirlpool of turbulent emotions....