Is the Emperor Naked?
Who is the emperor? Whose clothes are missing? Who is pointing at the nudity? Yes, these queries come from the famous story of The Emperor’s New Clothes, yet they are questions from my own experience this morning. Let me explain. I live in the Bay Area and many of my clients, friends, and colleagues do […]
4 Steps to Zest
Sylvie, looked down at her coffee cup and told me, defeatedly, “I feel like I’m asleep. I’ve been asleep for years.” Sylvie, a new client, was exploring her sense of being stuck at her job and what to do about it. But her real pain arose because she felt that her lethargy at work was […]
Relaxed Productivity: The Secret You Need to Know
It’s 8:30 a.m. and I’m deeply into my day. Swirling through my head are the tasks I’ve promised myself to accomplish today. Yet I’m feeling stress free. That’s right, you got it – free from stress. My list isn’t shorter than yours or easier. It contains the usual suspects – business and personal items, some […]
The Little Known Secret That Will Make You A Great Leader and 7 Ways To Manage It
If you want to be a great leader, you have on your team or will soon hire, benign subversives. These are desirable team employees but not for the usual reasons. What is a benign subversive? Great question! A benign subversive may be a naysayer or simply someone who sees things very differently. She (or he) […]
The Shadow of Great Leadership
Leaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders – of small to large teams and organizations. If you are one, the writing targets you. Much of the advice is useful. Especially articles and blogs that focus on […]
Does Your Life Really Work? Check it Out.
You have lots of feelings. They play throughout your day. Some of them make you feel great while others clearly do not! You often talk about your emotions with trusted folks. Not so much, your needs. Why? Are you as aware of your needs? Do you reflect on whether they are being met? You might […]
Don’t Tell The Truth And Find Your Integrity
I value honesty and integrity. You do too! Yet there are times when you shouldn’t “tell the truth”. “Really?” you may ask. Yes, really! Whether you’re an executive, coach, consultant or other leader, don’t get caught in the false belief that “speaking your truth” is your first response in every situation. It isn’t. Sometimes not […]
Getting the Life You Want: One Daily Deed
Are you overwhelmed? Do you have BIG plans for personal improvement? Does every evening bring disappointment because you didn’t achieve all you wanted? Perhaps you are tired of striving and failing…hearing a harsh negative voice in your head put you down. Here’s the good news. When you change (or build) one habit, that one action […]
Who’s Running the Show?
Your stomach is tied up in knots. You need to tell a colleague what you really think, but you can’t…fearful of the reaction. Sweat breaks out on your palms. You need to say ‘No” to an unreasonable request, but a voice within tells you saying no isn’t acceptable. Who’s running the show? You or your […]
Genesis: A Coach is Born
Ever have a question lead you into a new way of living? A few years into coaching teachers in San Diego, I smashed head first into a cast iron question. Ouch! Is everyone meant to teach – especially children? It interrupted my thoughts, took refuge in my dreams and generally made for a bitter companion. […]
