As a coach, I hear a lot of “I can’t . . . “, “I’ve never been able to . . .”, “I will never be able to . . . . ” and any number of variations of the theme of defeat. I was so excited last …
Do you give too much time away?
Most of us are giving, caring, and compassionate individuals. We like to say “yes” when we can. We want to help. We want others’ to appreciate the resources we have to offer. But when does giving your time away cross the line into self-sabotage? Here are some examples …
Maybe it’s just a different style
Is it just me or are you sometimes perplexed by how your co-workers operate? As a manager in a large corporate environment, I sometimes found myself completely confused by the actions of others and struggled to rationalize behavior that was so foreign to my own. For example: One …
Brene Brown: Trust = B.R.A.V.I.N.G.
If I could love someone I’ve never met, it would be Brene Brown. I can not appreciate enough the power of her insights. I’ve read her books. I’ve watched her TED talks on vulnerability and shame. I’ve listened to her numerous times as a podcast guest. Most recently, …
Boundaries: How are they working for you?
One of the most powerful things we can do for ourselves is set our own boundaries. So, why are boundaries so powerful? Boundaries can be high or low (“Never call before 7:00 AM” or “Try not to call too early or too late.”) We can set, break, or …