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Discover How to Save Your Sanity When Things Go Wrong

November 26, 2025

Disaster. Disturbance. Irritation. Inconvenience. Have you ever noticed how quickly frustration can take over when plans fall apart? A traffic jam. A delayed flight. A long line when you’re already running late. Moments like these test us—not because the situation is big, but because of how we think about it. After 30 years of coaching leaders on how their thinking shapes their results, I’ve learned something important: Our best and worst selves are often only one thought apart. And it’s…

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The Power of Self-Leadership: Why It Changes Everything Forever

August 6, 2025

Are You Tired of Feeling Like It’s Never Enough? Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough? You’re smart, driven, and successful—yet stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and disconnected from the life you thought you were building. That’s exactly what we’re exploring in this post. We’re talking about a shift that can relieve the pressure, stop overthinking, and help you break free from the trap of unrealistic expectations. You already know how…

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Perfectionism; Why Working Harder Isn’t Making You Happier!

July 16, 2025

The Price for Perfection You’re working harder than ever. You think of everything and take care of everyone—except yourself. You have high expectations for excellence. And not only do you expect a lot from yourself, you expect it from others, too. In your relentless pursuit of excellence (others might say perfectionism), rarely do you stop long enough to acknowledge how far you’ve come or celebrate your wins along the way. Some would even describe you as intense. That’s not a…

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Giving Effective Feedback Like a PRO!

June 11, 2025

Getting Comfortable Giving Feedback Do you dread giving feedback, especially when it involves poor performance? As a former HR professional and leadership coach, I’ve worked with countless leaders and executives who wanted to get it right—but didn’t know how. The truth is, this is a skill you can learn. With the right mindset and a little practice, giving feedback can become one of your most empowering leadership tools. There are many types of feedback you provide as a leader—recognition, coaching,…

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Are Your Blind Spots Sabotaging Your Success?

April 9, 2025

Are Your Blind Spots Sabotaging Your Success? We tend to trust our thinking. Our instincts feel sharp. Our logic seems sound. We express ourselves clearly and confidently. But here’s the catch: the more confident we are in how right we feel, the more likely our blind spots are quietly working against us. These aren’t flaws or personality defects. Blind spots are mental shortcuts—habits of thought, emotion, or behavior that feel normal but subtly undermine us in our relationships, leadership, and decision-making.…

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Mastering the Unconscious Habits That Shape Your Life

March 12, 2025

Mastering the Unconscious Habits That Shape Your Life Have you ever acted without thinking? Maybe you blurted out “yes” before realizing you didn’t have time for another commitment. Or you reached for your phone instead of starting that task you’ve been avoiding. What you may not realize is that these behaviors aren’t random. In fact, 85-90% of our thinking and actions are driven by unconscious thinking habits. These deeply ingrained patterns (neural pathways) shape your daily choices, often without you…

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Transform Your Life: The Journey of Becoming

July 31, 2024

Transform Your Life: The Journey of Becoming “WHAT do you want to DO when you grow up?” It’s a question we’ve all heard countless times. As children, it shaped our visions of success. Maybe it’s a question you’ve innocently asked children yourself. But have you ever paused to consider a different question: “WHO do you want to become?” Shifting from “What” to “Who” can truly transform your perspective on success and fulfillment. Years ago, during a parent-teacher conference, my son’s…

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Positivity When Things Go Wrong? YES!

July 18, 2024

Positivity When Things Go Wrong? YES! In our fast-paced and often challenging world, maintaining a positive outlook can sometimes seem impossible. Yet, embracing positivity is one of the most beneficial choices you can make for your mental and physical health. Genuine positivity, not the superficial “fake it till you make it” kind, fosters resilience, enhances well-being, and can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Why Positivity Matters Scientific research has consistently shown that a positive mindset has numerous health…

Hate Tough Conversations? Reframe as Opportunities

June 26, 2024

Hate Tough Conversations? Reframe as Opportunities How good are you at having tough conversations? I know most of us don’t enjoy them, and it’s tempting to avoid them altogether. However, not having these conversations usually means someone is paying a price, including you or your family, your work colleagues, or even your organization. And often, a situation doesn’t improve until it’s addressed. Recently, while talking with a client (primarily a people problem solver), we reframed these difficult discussions as valuegenic…

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Mindfulness and Being Present: Simple Daily Practices

May 29, 2024

Mindfulness and Being Present: Simple Daily Practices In our fast-paced world, it’s common to feel the need to multitask constantly to find ways to do more with our limited time. Yet, we often believe that combining tasks, such as walking the dog while listening to a podcast, makes us more productive. However, this mindset can lead to a loss of mindfulness and a disconnect from the present moment. Being present is about consciously choosing to be fully engaged in the…

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