The Bad Habit Gap Shortens

The Bad Habit Gap Shortens

Have you ever had a period in your life where you thought … I finally have made this a good habit.  Or I finally have broken that bad habit.  Maybe you started an exercise program and kept it going strong for 9 months and then a high stress period occurs and the next...
Overwhelmed From the Good Stuff?

Overwhelmed From the Good Stuff?

Whoohoo!  You did it!  You landed that big client.  You made the deal.  You got the contract and they paid you what you asked for with zero negotiation.  You have a brief moment of elation and then … it’s weird.  You can’t explain it.  You just don’t feel pumped … you...
The Tolerated Basement

The Tolerated Basement

We talk about tolerations a lot in coaching.  Tolerations start when we don’t address things that weigh on us.  Typically, it’s a task we need to complete and continually find reasons not to do it.  At some point finding reasons and excuses ends up taking up more time...
Silent Influence

Silent Influence

I’m a yapper … I talk … a lot … it’s one of those things that I often pick on myself for … “Ugh, why did I talk so much?  I’m so annoying.”  During a group project in college, one of the participants was first to talk and hard to interrupt.  The other person just...
A Personal Trainer for Your Mind

A Personal Trainer for Your Mind

I continuously get stuck on answering the question of, “What is a Personal Coach?”  I have colleagues who have these beautiful one liners that are powerful, engaging, and colorful.  I’ve tried that approach and it just isn’t me.  I feel like I’m trying too hard.  I’ve...
Is It Time to Leave your Job?

Is It Time to Leave your Job?

I regularly receive calls from executives in crisis.  By the time they make the call, they have left their job.  Sometimes, stress pushed them to quit before securing a new position, but often they were asked to leave.  As we work on plans for new employment, clients...