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.
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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.
Life
How a colleague (and a strengths assessment) destroyed one of my self-limiting beliefs
Strengths assessments not only show you your strengths; they also shine a bright light on your self-limiting beliefs. Stop limiting yourself.
Life
Stay on the trail
Everyone sees you on a pre-set path in life. But who put all those “stay on the trail” signs there? And why?
Conflict
Freedom of choice does not mean freedom from consequence
We all have freedom of choice. Here are three ways you can take power over your decisions so you can be at peace with the consequences that will result.
Burnout
About resilience… who wants to bounce back to THIS? Bounce forward instead.
After a crash or burnout, why would you want to bounce back to the same terrible situation? Bounce forward instead. Here’s how.
Leadership
The stabilizing influence in the room
Being the stabilizing influence in a crisis is great until it’s not. Calm is a good trait in a leader, but leaders need a diversity of opinions around them.