During my many years in business, I’ve learned something that may seem counterintuitive at first: structure is the key to freedom and creativity. When everything’s in order, it’s as if your mind can finally take a deep breath. You know that peaceful, clear feeling, right? But let’s face it, without structure, chaos can take over – it’s like trying to write a symphony with a… View Article
Have you ever said something that made a great difference for another person and to you it was commonplace? It’s interesting when it occurs because it’s clearly a blind spot. It’s an awareness you’ve normalized and taken as fact which for others is a profound insight at that moment. It’s a terrific gift when someone points it out. Please don’t dismiss it. When the extraordinary becomes commonplace,… View Article
Are you a fixer? I am and have been. In my life I’ve looked at people, situations, teams, my work, and my relationships as problems to be solved. Guess what? As long as that’s how I approach what’s happening, everything is a problem waiting to be solved. This is great for my ego, my identity, and sense of capability to believe I can… View Article
Time is our greatest currency. As a coach, my time is my inventory. Taking the time to understand how many days I’ll work with clients, build my business, do administrative tasks, and ideate is critical to clarify what I say yes and no to. Equally important is knowing how I spend my time outside of work. Taking the time to define priorities with… View Article
What are the current habits inhibiting your future progress? Often, to affect change, we consider what new habits we need; the opportunity of learning what someone else has done to become better, more thoughtful, and effective. Too often, we don’t consider what’s in the way. How our current thinking, communication, and behavior limits the opportunities and creates exactly what we have. As you consider… View Article
Timing is key. When you wait for the perfect moment, it can lead to missed opportunities and regret. Being proactive puts you ahead, allowing for adaptability and learning. It fuels innovation and a forward-thinking mindset, pushing you to explore new paths. Some would say caution is necessary, and rushing can be reckless. Yet with a calculated and informed approach, early action becomes a catalyst for progress. When you adopt… View Article
The questions you ask yourself hold incredible power. We grow in the direction of our most frequently asked questions. Being “stuck” is a result of the questions you’re asking. When you reflect on your experiences, you’ll notice how certain questions have led to profound changes in your life. Learning to ask better questions is the key to getting unstuck and moving forward. When you’re feeling stuck consider these… View Article
Transitions. They’re challenging. Transitions require you to let go while you are also fumbling to embrace the emerging space of what’s next at the same time. Transitions are neither here nor there. Both places are uncertain. One is about completion, one is about possibility; and either way, you don’t know for sure. Like the acrobat shifting from one trapeze to another, there is… View Article
A goal is not enough. It’s important, but it won’t motivate you on a day when things are tough. How do you find your mojo if you really want to attain something, and your mood just isn’t supporting you? You can use external means: You can shift your internal dialog. Ask questions and document your answers to questions like these: Motivation is a tricky… View Article
Leaving things incomplete wastes energy. Think about it. When something is unfinished, you ruminate on it. Whether it’s a conversation, a puzzle, a task or a project, your mind and your actions wander back to it over and over. Your energy is trapped, as is your momentum. When you’re incomplete, you can’t move on. Not fully. Part of you and your energy remain stuck until… View Article