Silencing the Inner Critic
There is this inner voice that loves to mock us for our dreams. This inner critic that will tell us everything we say, do or even think is wrong. This voice loves to make us doubt our every action and every desire we hold dear. This voice is wrong and yet we can’t help but […]
read moreStories that Disable
It is so very hard to stay positive when bad things happen. We find ourselves thinking things like: Why did this happen to me? Things never work out for me. I can’t believe she said that! I can’t believe he threw me under the bus in that meeting! I never get what I want. I […]
read moreDoing vs Being
As leaders or business owners, the need to keep do, do, doing sometimes overrides the need to be. How often have we heard that often to succeed you need to slow down and take time to see where you are heading or you could be going in the wrong direction. I feel you. I too […]
read moreImprove Listening Through Questions
Listening is a powerful leadership and relationship building tool. In fact, studies have shown that we spend 45% of our time listening. Studies also show that most of us are poor listeners. And yet, studies also show that successful people and leaders are also good listeners. So how can we improve our own listening skills? […]
read more6 Benefits of Living a Purposeful Life
Now that I am beginning another new phase in my career, I decided to review my life’s purpose. I know that although I love what I do as a Learning and Development Executive, I am even more than that title and that role. My life’s purpose is multi-fold. It encompasses many roles that I play […]
read moreAccepting the Now
Life allows for only one thing… change. Nothing can stay the same for long and although it may be something we wish could be, it never does. In the past month, I’ve experienced so much…a close family member having a major stroke, a relative’s parent dying unexpectedly, and being laid off once again. In fact, […]
read moreOnly So Many Good Decisions a Day
I am an avid learner who looks for ways to improve mine or my employees or my participants (students’) lives. As a Learning and Development professional, I am both committed to and passionate about learning something so I can share it and hopefully help others improve their personal or professional lives for the better. Recently, […]
read moreCoping with a Challenging Boss
We’ve all been there. A manager who complains about your work, ignores your request for support and guidance or just seems not to be aware of the challenges you face. It certainly isn’t easy to cope with a difficult manager. When these uncomfortable run-ins frequently occur, it the situation generally gets challenging. Here are some things […]
read more6 Empowering Benefits of Living a Purposeful Life
Imagine yourself at 90 years old, sitting on the couch looking at pictures of your life with your grandkids. Are the stories you share with them ones of a life filled with magic, joy and extraordinary (as you define them) accomplishments? Creating a spirit infused life is one that is formed from a deep and […]
read moreWho are you really?
Like any other holiday, most of us are thinking of having an extra day off or shopping or getting together with friends. I won’t lie. I too am looking forward to some sales and going out on a date with my spouse. But this year, with all that is happening in our society and in […]
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