We often gather with our closest family and friends during the holiday time. And it just so happens that those relationships are often the most challenging ones, due to past or present impacts that you and your loved ones may have had on each other. Pain, judgments, and resentments can get in the way of […]
Do you sometimes feel awkward about expressing a Thank You? Have you ever had the sense that the other person isn’t receiving your expression of gratitude in the way you meant it? During the holiday time there is an increased opportunity to give and receive gratitude with the people in your life. Expressing gratitude and […]
Being selfish versus being selfless is a good hamster-wheel-of-the-mind for spinning off confusion and guilt. If you’re selfish, all you care about is your own needs. If you’re selfless, your needs don’t enter the picture; you’re only here for others. What if serving others meets your needs? What if being only selfish ultimately results in […]
I’ve been working hard, building the “Blackbelt Communication Skills Coaching Program.” This is an online program that will include about 50 training videos, monthly Q&A/Coaching calls, a live event (and a few extra surprises). I’m very excited and I know this program will benefit many people! But I realize the term Blackbelt may confuse a […]
Many times I’ve attempted to take a shortcut, and the project, or the route I was taking, ended up taking longer. I’ve noticed the high cost of this approach especially in interpersonal situations. We avoid a conversation because we don’t want conflict, but the avoidance -or the shortcut- ends up costing more in time, energy, […]