In recent years, the significance of storytelling in communication has been increasingly recognized. Courses, books, and expert mentors abound, all focused on helping individuals refine their personal narratives. We acknowledge the power of storytelling when it comes to communicating with others, yet often neglect the most crucial stories of all—the ones we tell ourselves. Recently, I had a conversation with…
Wednesday Coaching Tip
If I ask “What does it mean to be resilient?”, what picture comes up for you? For me it is someone in a boxing match who just took a hit, and yet they get back up. They clearly have some sense of resilience since they got back up. But what, actually, does it mean to be resilient? A few years…
I have spent as much time as I can this summer with family and friends. That was not easy, considering I broke my foot and was wearing a boot for the first six weeks of summer. I am now making the most of the next six weeks. My daughter is home from college after her freshman year. I realize I…
I was having a conversation with a new acquaintance who was recently promoted to a leadership role in the company. While excited, they also expressed feelings of self-doubt, citing a lack of experience in the new position. I shared a few perspectives with her and thought I’d offer them here as well! Potential over perfection Nobody knows it all Stories…
In today’s society, disagreements are increasingly common, extending into the workplace where differing approaches, styles, or opinions are to be expected. How we handle these disagreements significantly impacts our well-being and influences those around us, including coworkers and children. The other day, a client and I were having a conversation about her boss, who was taking credit for a project…
The Ladder of Inference is a helpful tool that explains how we move from data toward action. This process often happens quickly, almost as if it is second nature. Candidly speaking, though, sometimes it can lead us down the wrong path. Our brains like to work efficiently, and they tend to default toward the most familiar path (even if that…