We are always in research mode. It may sound odd, but it’s true! We’re always finding out new things about ourselves, other people, and the world around us. We will often take that information and subsequently apply it in a way that’s useful going forward. An example of this might be if you try a…
The first rule of improvisation when performing on-stage is the idea of always saying (or thinking) ‘yes, and…’ to whatever another actor has said or done. This allows the action of whatever is happening on-stage to continue. If the actors are in disagreement over what should happen next, without a script, there’s nowhere for them…
We do a lot of checking in with other people throughout the course of our days. We check in with our co-workers to see how we can help them and to make sure that they’re content and on-track. We check in with our spouses and family members to see how their days went and where…
Life can feel a lot like following a trail of breadcrumbs. Some days, the path is clear and easy to follow. Others aren’t as certain, as the path has led to somewhere you never intended to be. Sometimes, the path of breadcrumbs completely disappears for a while, leaving you feeling lost and uncertain about where…
We call it taking a leap of faith. You may not be entirely ready for where you believe your life is leading you, but you follow your heart anyway. And in doing so, you resolve yourself to fixing it and figuring it out as you go along. It can be scary to take that leap,…
In our society, when we picture a leader, it’s common to think of someone that is strong-willed, high-spirited, and outspoken. These are traits that we tend to value in our leadership, but why has this become the norm? The fact of the matter is that there are many people who may not fit that description,…
Some of us spend a good deal of our lives waiting for the perfect moment. We bide our time, we plan carefully, and then hold off until we feel like the forces outside of our control have aligned in such a way to make us successful. Except sometimes that perfect moment never comes around. While…
Sometimes, it may feel as if the world is trying to stifle your voice. Sometimes, you have to fight in order to make your voice heard. And sometimes, it feels easier to stay silent. When clients come to me with questions about how to develop and project their voices, I like to direct them to…
Have you ever felt beaten down by life, only for someone to come and lift you back up again? Have a few kind and thoughtful words helped you through a particularly difficult period of time in your life? Many of us are fortunate to have people who build us back up when we’re struggling and…
For so much of our lives, we spend a great deal of time trying to make things as painless as possible. And while that’s something to be applauded, say, when working collaboratively with a colleague or trying to be a supportive partner, it’s also important to be wary of not embracing the discomforts of life in your own…
Going through the motions: We all do it. You might be in a monotonous day-to-day schedule or feel like you are only completing tasks to get them done. It’s okay. It happens to everyone, one way or another. And it’s not necessarily bad to be in this place. However, it may feel a bit underwhelming….
Have you ever wondered, ‘What is a professional coach?’ Perhaps you’ve never engaged with a professional coach, or maybe you’ve had experiences that left you unsure of their worth. It’s possible that the professional coaching relationship did not click, and you felt your needs and expectations were not fully appreciated or met. In this increasingly…
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