Busted: The myth of creativity
” I know, I know, “Paul said over lunch as I explained my many challenges and discoveries. I was talking to a friend about the process of moving from “live” presentations into the medium of video and what I was learning along the way. The content of my share was less important suddenly, than his […]
Lights, camera, imperfect action
My attempts to make some teaching videos for my website had my insides twisted and my mind bent. It was important – critical even for the new direction of my business – and I was deeply enthusiastic about the much needed transformation. A lot rested upon these efforts – the evolution of what I had […]
Change your ID, Change you life
You want to change. It’s not easy. You’ve probably noticed that. We all want to become better people — stronger, calmer, healthier, more creative, more skilled, more balanced, a better friend or lover. Why is it that really wanting it, even getting inspired, doesn’t do the trick? What can you do to make the positive […]
3 simple steps to happier living starting today
Of course you want to be happier. Everyone does. So, why are so few people there? Because most people haven’t learned the simple steps, I am about to share with you. What’s one huge thing that gets in the way of your happiness? You probably said money or a relationship or having enough time. And […]
How my dogs saved my business
My dog saved the day, saved my business and that’s why I love him. In playing with Beezley and experiencing his unconditional love, I reconnected to myself, to my deep enthusiasm and concrete belief in what I’m up to in this world, and finally, who I am. These past few months have been exciting and […]
5 secrets brilliant women in charge need to know
Why are you floundering? You are brilliant, insightful and have incredible ideas. I know because I keep meeting you – a brilliant woman with big ideas to contribute, important organizations and businesses to build, and provocative questions to ask. But when we “get to it” you tell me that you’re not commanding power. And when […]
Don’t search for the answers
Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer. Rainer Maria […]
Is fear shutting you down?
You’ve left the building…the city. Worse, you’ve left your body! Sometimes the fear of feeling what you’re feeling is far worse than the experience. It can close down your breathing, contract your whole body, shut down your emotions, create so much anxiety that you dart from thought to thought or place to place. From this […]
Narratives – A practice
Here’s something I’ve noticed. Its often challenging for coaches to be both succinct and to “go deep” in establishing a client’s current narrative. And if the proffered current narrative doesn’t go deep enough, the new one loses impact, is too narrow or shallow; doesn’t enroll the client. I’ve found a lovely practice for developing this […]
Moving with courage: Embracing the shadow
“Before you can see the light, you have to deal with the darkness.” – Dan Millman Some people hear the word shadow and go silent with fear. They assume that whatever lurks in the dark must be monstrous. What we know about our very human shadow is that it can also contain our brilliance, our […]
