Coffee and Conflict

Coffee and Conflict

I witnessed an intense situation. It was one of those moments that was happening in a public space that should be in private. I was caught in that awkwardness of….do I leave? Wait….is it worse if I leave? A young woman slammed herself down at a table next to me and...
Careful!!!  Are You Abusing Newsfeeds?

Careful!!!  Are You Abusing Newsfeeds?

A large portion of the population uses social media as part of their daily routine.  The Facebook Feed is a source of news and connection.  “If it didn’t hit my newsfeed, it probably wasn’t that interesting,” you might say.  Showing up at a family function and asking...
I’m NOT Taking Sides!!

I’m NOT Taking Sides!!

Okay, so I’m totally taking sides. I’m 100% Team YOU. And, because I’m Team YOU, I can’t jump on the blame train. I know it helps to vent and I will listen. I will make an occasional joke to lighten the mood. I will agree that it’s mostly the other person’s fault but...
Does Your Open Door Policy Need Boundaries?

Does Your Open Door Policy Need Boundaries?

I was a coach long before coach training.  Before I fully understood the Core Competencies of coaching or my own ability to provide a safe place for others to build their own confidence and power.  My cubicle was a place for people to check-in, stop by to chat, and...