Habits Make All the Difference
The promise was books that rocked my coaching practice that are off the beaten path. OK, so maybe this one isn’t that original, and I must have stumbled on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by...
View ArticleMeet Your Brain
For my final post in the series on the books that have made the biggest impact on my coaching practice, I choose Your Brain at Work by David Rock. It outlines the implications of all the recent...
View ArticleRunning on Fumes
I recently spoke to a friend and colleague who needed my input on something. This colleague has the highest IQ of anyone I know ( not exagerating), and an intimidating work ethic. She is literally...
View ArticleHow to Be Grateful
Coaching isn’t all about achieving happiness, but it certainly is almost always focused on the pursuit of what the client believes will make him happy. You may have heard already that the happiest...
View ArticleAre You Too Comfortable?
Under the category of “Everything I Need to Know, I Learn from My Clients”: one of them said a remarkable thing last week. We were talking about a new, high pressure, high visibility job he is settling...
View ArticleYour Strengths are a Powerful Ally
As some may know, May 4th is considered an unofficial holiday by Star Wars fans, who celebrate the classic movie franchise, books and culture. The date was chosen for the easy pun to the well-known...
View ArticleNever Underestimate the Effect of Change
I recently shared a laugh with a client – we’ll call him Jon – because as he so eloquently said, “You just can’t win.” Here’s what happened. Jon, by profession an accountant, is head of tax for a...
View ArticleTasty Tidbits from Social Neuroscience
I got the opportunity to attend the 14th NeuroLeadership summit in San Francisco last week. So many wonderful insights from social neuroscientists about how the newest brain research is shedding light...
View ArticleThe Practice of Gratitude
Our dog, a three-year-old black lab named Chief, really has lived up to his name. He is dignified, kind, and gracious with all people and with other dogs. At meal time, he sits patiently and watches...
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