Remembering How “Centered” Feels
March 13, 2023
As humans, we have a limited capacity for recollection, especially in being able to remember what our feelings were like at a specific time. We
Tag: Executive Coaching
Living One Life – A Whole Life
February 14, 2023
“Gestalt” is described* as “a composition of elements that can only be appreciated as a whole rather than as a sum of its parts.” As
Adjusting Your Course
January 26, 2023
“I’m making course adjustments,” a good friend and colleague told me the other day, smiling as he spoke. Fascinated, I listened as he went on
Do You Hear What I Hear?
December 22, 2022
As a professional coach, I often use metaphors to help a client visualize or name what challenges or opportunities they face. By way of explanation,
Forgiveness: Forgiving the Bad Boss
November 22, 2022
In a recent blog, I related the story of discovery about what was causing a client to be “stuck” in his career. It concerned an
The Bad Bosses We Carry With Us
November 15, 2022
I tell clients that it helps to “Name It” so they can “Tame It.” Working through these memories of bad bosses was a breakthrough for my client.
Do I Talk Too Much
October 24, 2022
One day during a coaching session, an executive asked me, “How do I know if I’m talking too much?” The question had emerged from the
Be Kind to Those You Meet on the Way Up
August 30, 2022
“Be nice to those you meet on the way up because you will meet them on the way down,” is variously attributed to Jimmy Durante,
Organizational Prestidigitation
August 4, 2022
The concept of prestidigitation is central to magic shows. It can involve a sleight of hand or the ability to distract a person while they
Shiny Pennies
July 26, 2022
We’ve all experienced shiny pennies. As children, it seemed so magical to hold a newly-minted penny, as it sparkled in the light of day. When