Blog
Topics you’ll find here all fall under the umbrella of human performance. Some topics include:
- Key secrets of leadership development
- Unlocking team performance
- How to create massively engaged (in person and virtual) communities, events, summits and conferences
- The ingredients to create the highest performing cultures in any organization
Mind-Body Approach to Depression and Anxiety
In my experience in working with individuals dealing with depression and anxiety or both, there has been a consistency I have seen. I hesitate to use the term “always” but certainly often, taking a mind-body approach to depression and anxiety seems to yield positive results, in my experience. In my own life I have […]
The Power of Blogging
I was recently asked to speak about the power of blogging to a group of fellow colleagues who also have private practices. Upon reflection of my recent history with blogging, I have definitely found it to be very beneficial, in a number of ways. First of let me say that I am a relatively […]
5 Strategies for Effective Boundaries in the Workplace
I was once featured on Livestrong in an article about setting effective boundaries so that you do not become emotionally or even physically drained. Sometimes not having clear boundaries can do this. Without good boundaries we can feel exhausted. Since for most of us the majority of our time is spent at work, I wanted […]
Meditation for the Individual and Organization
I have been meditating for some time. I have experienced a wide variety of meditation practices. Practices ranging from breathing exercises to guided meditation to qi gong, a Chinese based practice of held posture or soft movements related to energy cultivation. All of these have found to be valuable in particular ways. Mostly I practice […]
Building Motivation to Change
Motivation to change is an individualized experience. What motivates us most is the unique combination of our passion and purpose. I describe this as Authentic Motivation. What this means is that when we are looking at building motivation to change we need to first tap into what is our truest sense of authentic self. I […]
Telling Your Story
I recently wrote a guest post for The Cheerful Word on what it means to take a deeper look at your life story. I also just came back from a few days in WI, where I grew up. This trip had me thinking about my story and what informs my success, experience, challenges, relationships etc. […]
Maintain Change Through Coaching
I was thinking recently about my own personal philosophy about how to really maintain change when searching for it, as well as how I bring this philosophy into my coaching practice. As with most things I do, I take a holistic approach, which is the same for my coaching philosophy. The following ideas can […]
Dealing with Uncertainty
How to deal with uncertainty and move on from being stuck. Five strategies discussed to improve decision making speed and process.
Purpose, Passion and Leadership
I was recently with a client and we were discussing coping methods. Coping methods are ways to deal with challenges that we face as well as ways we can help to reduce troublesome symptoms we are dealing with. There are many traditional coping strategies – breathing techniques, exercise, meditation, walking, art, distraction methods, spending […]
The 100 Day Intention Experiment – Part 2
I recently finished an experiment on intention that I had started about three months ago. My intention was to complete 100 days of a regular morning routine. To see some details read The 100 Day Intention Experiment – Part 1. I had been in an accident that gave me some new perspective about how focused […]