Let’s Acknowledge the Hard Stuff These past months and years have challenged so many of us. Uncertainty, division, burnout, and loss weigh heavily on our shoulders. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, drained, and disconnected in a world that feels like it’s spinning faster than we can keep up. But in the middle of difficulty, there is always something we can return to: gratitude.   Why Gratitude Now? Gratitude isn’t about ignoring reality or pretending everything is perfect. It’s

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions—while also recognizing and responding...

“Coaching is no longer a specialty; you cannot be a good manager without being a good coach.”— Eric Schmidt, former Chairman of Alphabet...

How to free yourself from negative thoughts and reactions

Last month, we focused on Mental Fitness; this month, we will take it a step further and focus on wellness.   In a world that demands...

May is Mental Health Month. It's a great time to check in with yourself regarding your mental health or mental fitness. What is your...

One topic that often arises in our coaching practice is handling difficult conversations. We all need to have those conversations at some...

We wrote a really short article a few months ago on the importance of the six-second kiss. In honor of Valentines day we have decided to...

When working with couples we use some of the same techniques as we do when working with our leadership clients - use your current and...

In a world filled with challenges, the way we view our circumstances can make all the difference. A powerful saying I learned during my...

When our kids were growing up, we had so many dreams for them: to be healthy, to be successful, and to find joy. One of the values we...

This is a photo of my granddaughter practicing Om . My daughter, who is a yoga teacher has been teaching this technique to her children...

How often do you take time to build your mental muscles? As much as I wish I could say I do this all the time, the truth is I don't...

Now that our kids are all adults, we can look back at those years and truthfully say, those were the best times of our lives, those were...

Those of us parents who are Pleasers have incredible strengths that others envy. We are loving, giving, empathic. We have an easier time...

One of the Sage Powers we learn to develop while practicing Positive Intelligence is the Explore Power. This is incredibly important when...

Why we avoid things and how to stop avoiding them There are times we all want to avoid something. Difficult conversations, certain...

Good Friday all, As you know I enjoy reading and sharing articles, presentations and podcasts of other leaders and writers but today I’m...

Keys to growing and transforming yourself into who you want to be is what we are all looking for. It’s a journey and a transformation and...

My grandson is a complicated fellow. I suspect he is a highly sensitive person like his mom. When he feels something, he often lets the...