“It’s just another day.” Christmas Week is coming, and for many, that means there’s a certain dread in the air. While we want to see our family, it’s maybe not the easiest thing to do. If you’re alone, you might feel like you’re missing out. Instead of letting all the magical tropes get you down,… More Video Tip: Mental Prep for Christmas Week
“Hey honey, it’s time to go.” Transitions can be tough. When you approach someone who is wrapped up in an activity and need them to change their behavior to accommodate your needs, it can often result in conflict. This little tip can make those requests go much more smoothly by setting expectations and engaging the… More Video Tip: Managing Transitions with Ease
“Here’s what I want you to do.” Ever need to talk to someone hoping they’ll say just the right thing to make you feel better or heard? This is an easy way to have that happen. Humans are pretty bad mind-readers. With this technique, you help them deliver what will help you most. How it… More Video Tip: A Simple Way to Ask for What You Need
“What’s your idea?” This is a great way to avoid fights while gaining insight into the motivation of the people you work with or live with. It’s easy and incredibly productive. If you use this tip – let me know how it works! Hit me up on social media or leave a comment here. And… More Video Tip: Stop Fighting! Ask One Simple Question
Laughter is the best medicine. It relaxes people while elevating their confidence. I have used humor with my teams for years. This team building workshop introduces concepts from improvisation to improve communication and relationships among the team members. From accepting the offer to thinking on your feet to staying aligned, improv provides relevant skills that… More Team Building Featuring Improv
I’ve worked with sales nearly all of my career. I’ve done this workshop with great results and sales folks have said it is one of the better workshops they’ve attended. Self-awareness is not necessarily a core skill for salespeople, but after this workshop, they understand themselves and their impact on others. This leads to better… More Sales Leadership Workshop
David was married when he was 25. He and his wife waited a few years and then had two kids. All was going well until it wasn’t. I met David after his divorce and provided coaching to help him gain control of his finances and adapt to a post-divorce financial outlook he hadn’t expected. This… More Coaching Case Study: Finances After the Divorce
I know, I know, sometimes even I giggle when I see the term “life coach”. It is kinda funny. And that’s okay. Until I went through the training, even I didn’t understand the value of a coach. I did understand the mission, but man, has life gotten so hard, we need coaches? Well, yes. Think… More Top Ten Reasons You Could Use a Life Coach
Ever wonder what the heck therapy should do for you? Here’s a summary of what it’s done for me. … More Here’s How Therapy Can Help (From a Non-Therapist)
It has been a really tough week. Not so much practically, but emotionally. I realized this morning, in a private moment, that I feel like a rock in a tumbler. My body hasn’t been working right (leg not working right for the third straight month so walking and standing has been challenging), I’m not in… More When Someone Else’s Trauma Triggers Yours