In 2015 Pixar released Inside Out, the story of how emotions guided an 11-year-old girl through life turmoils. The emotions that ruled her mind included anger, disgust, fear, sadness, and joy. Up until the family had to relocate, her life had been ruled by joy with intermittent blips of other Read more…
Everyone should have a lens through which personalities and their interactions can be examined. Most of us are familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, and who doesn’t enjoy clicking on a quiz online to see with which celebrity you would hang out? Knowing yourself is an important step in making Read more…
Things can be tough right now. Nothing in the news seems good, and every day brings a new trigger warning. What can we do? I want to hear what books, movies, and music get you through the tough times. My personal empowerment movie is Fried Green Tomatoes. Its focus on Read more…
Coaching, therapy, and consulting have some overlap, and many do not understand the difference between these three services, especially since some providers offer some of each. Coaching focuses on helping people move toward their goals. Therapy looks more at self-understanding of past issues. Consultants typically provide expertise in a specific Read more…
The midlife crisis has usually been defined as a man thing, involving a young hot woman and the acquisition of a sports car or a motorcycle (or both). Recent times have brought us the cougar, but for the most part, she is not seen in the same way. Based on my Read more…
I have been trying to post something every Tuesday while I am gearing up this business. Nothing too meaningful, but something new each week to get in the habit of blogging again. Last week it did not happen. Some of you may assume that since I had posted a Labor Read more…
Enjoy the last de facto days of summer, as well as the fruits of your work. Remember, you’ve earned it.
One of the most powerful tools, when you need a life reboot, is a journal. Whether it’s an old-school paper book or an app online, or even a series of dictated notes, writing about yourself can give you a lot of direction. Record your day’s activities, what you liked and Read more…
I have been going through coach training, most of which resembles stuff I did in my faculty development life. A lot of it deals with accountability, motivation, and staying on your goals. I’m here to say it may be OK to not be quite so driven. Now hear me out. Read more…
There are scientifically validated surveys to check on life satisfaction? Whether it’s something in your job or more personal things, we can ask some questions and see where you fall on the Life Satisfaction Scale. You can get a free copy of this quiz and a guide to what it Read more…