Identity is core to human health and happiness. It is about “knowing who you are”. Understanding your identity and having a solid insight to your strengths and weaknesses is critical to strong leadership, decision making and living in synergy with yourself. Over our years of development we often have taken numerous
The field of coaching evolved in the ‘80s and ‘90s from consulting and counseling. Coaches Training Institute (CTI) describes coaching as, “[Coaching is] a powerful alliance designed to forward and enhance the lifelong process of human learning, effectiveness, and fulfillment.” The ICF (International Coaching Federation) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
My colleague and friend Ryan Giles was over at the Dead Sea, where no fish can live because the environment is hostile. It was a great example because the truth is health is present in positive and thriving environments and illness, death, and extinction happen where environments are unhealthy or
Last May I got to hear Donald Miller speak. First, he talked about how the brain works and that humans are constantly scanning for information to help them SURVIVE AND THRIVE. They are listening for things that will help them “survive” better. The information needs to be worth their energy
Each year, I learn about way more books then I am able to read. Personally, I try and take in as many books as I can on Executive Book Summary (www.summary.com) or Audible, but my stack of books still grows faster than I can read! Here is mine: Linchpin by Seth
“It takes more than a hat to be a cowboy.” This is a great quote from Seth Godin’s blog about brand. https://seths.blog/2009/12/define-brand/ While this blog post is almost 10 years old, 2009, the point continues to be relevant and increasing in truth. With the volume of “noise” in our world
Each year I learn about many books from clients and the industry that are top reads for business, growth, and development. It is fun to hear what my clients are reading and how they are applying and integrating them into their work and life. This year I have also been
Do you ever feel you are working hard to communicate, but your message does not seem to be heard or understood? Do you feel it seems people are listening but not processing or engaging? Do you feel like you have been communicating for years and thought you were pretty good
This book, The Four Agreements, is interesting and useful. Initially part of the authors perspective gave me great pause because he seems to question values and truths I hold as part of my core beliefs, however the “principles” of the agreements and assessing life are solid and relevant for all. I
Consider something you are attached to and a “structure/story” you have built and keep building on…. Have you ever realized sometimes these perspectives or old belief systems that are no longer serving? Sometimes they are false beliefs we wish we would not have bought into in the first place? Recognizing