I recently participated in a conference on Global Transformation with 900 people from around the world. We were asked “What is our commitment to the world?” And we were asked to be in an inquiry about our commitments. They said: “Inquiry begins in wonder. In this space, with meaning suspended, we are free to look, […]
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I recently hired an executive coach. Every coach needs a coach, right? After my first session I wondered if I’d regret the next 8 months because that’s how long I committed to working with my coach. He said he works with “powerful people.” I thought: “ok – that would be me.” And I know most […]
Read MoreHave you ever had the feeling that just when you think you’ve tamed a bad behavior, it rears its ugly head in unexpected ways? I had this experience not long ago when I was attending a water aerobics class. It all sounds so innocent and lovely… doing water aerobics outside in the California sunshine. People […]
Read MoreSometimes it takes real courage to be honest with yourself. For over 20 years now, I’ve been spreading the Get Out of B.E.D.(Blame, Excuses and Denial) message, encouraging people to take Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility for their thoughts, words and actions.. And for over 20 years, I’ve had to look myself in the mirror to […]
Read MoreAre you a doer-manager? Are you the person who keeps doing many of the tasks that you did before you were promoted to manager, director, VP or even to the C-suite? Because we all know: no one can do the job as well as you… it takes too long to train someone… it’s easier and […]
Read MoreThe Doer-Manager – The Struggle is Real For the past 20 years I have had the privilege of coaching hundreds of managers and executives in just about every industry. There’s a lot of talk about leadership and what constitutes being a good leader. And one thing I know for sure is that people who are […]
Read MoreIn a previous blog, I wrote about the benefits of taking a trip to gain clarity and focus. This blog’s focus is on the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone by taking a trip. Being out of your comfort zone can be excruciating Let me first say that as an executive coach and […]
Read MoreIn 2003 I was at a crossroads in my life. I had left the privileges and comfort of being a corporate executive three years earlier to be an entrepreneur and pursue a passion in a new field as a life and career coach. Starting a business is hard enough, and most people in the Midwest […]
Read MoreQuick! What’s the first word that you see? And what do you think of seeing that word first? Does it fit your mood? Or your outlook on life? Or your environment or desire? And how do you feel about that word? I recently had an opportunity to do this exercise with a group of 20 […]
Read MoreIs it me? Or is there an epidemic of people not wanting to be accountable? Am I the only one who hears people complaining about how everyone else is not being accountable? Whether it’s at work, at home, with our elected officials or our friends – people seem to be quick to blame anyone and/or […]
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