Life
Approaching the New Year like an HGTV remodel show
The New Year brings resolutions and self-judgment. You probably accomplished a lot more than you think you did. Honor and celebrate that!
Burnout
About compassion fatigue
I got hit by compassion fatigue last week. It’s not uncommon, but it’s not recognized or accepted… even though so many people feel it.
Leadership
Middle managers struggle with mental health at work, too
Middle managers are squeezed, having to look out for the mental health at work of their teams, while also driving performance for the company.
Courage
It’s okay to be interesting
Staying in your comfort zone is a safe way to live, but being bold is interesting. It’s okay to be interesting.
Community
Giving is a personal value, whether or not you have enough
I donate my money, time, services, and products because giving is a personal value of mine. Whether or not I have “enough” doesn’t matter.
Communication
Miscommunication: so much depends on which definition you use
Miscommunication isn’t always one person’s fault. It can come from different understandings of what individual words mean. But it’s often the root of conflict.
Life
Junk science in life coaching: rationalizing views through questionable research
My belief that life coaching can be life-changing is based on lived experience, professional experience, and anecdote. Let’s stop with the junk science already.
Decisions
The one that’s best is the one you actually do—overcoming decision paralysis
There are many reasons for decision paralysis, and “fear of failure” is just an easy excuse to avoid dealing with the real issue. Here are five big causes.
Courage
Accepting a Very Prestigious Award is hard
My inner critic and my inner cynic keep me from believing I deserve the awards and accolades I get. But there’s really only one opinion that matters.
Conflict
Write down your unwritten rules
When people bring their own unwritten rules into a partnership, they open up possibility for misinterpretation of intentions, which can lead to conflict.