Just when I thought the art of manners was lost, feeling despair over the rise in violence, watching rudeness on social media, as if it’s a source of pride, the opposite is shown. Manners are still alive and well! It took going to Lee County, Alabama, home of the University of Auburn and Opelika to […]
Tag: transformational coaching
Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth
Growth, after experiencing trauma, is some of the most important, profound and life altering recovery. It’s something you have likely experienced but didn’t know there’s a term for it. I’ve known it myself and have been encouraging it in all aspects of my work. In conducting training on Trauma Informed Care for professionals, there was […]
Setting Boundaries – Having Those Hard Conversations
Boundaries are a necessity and require a hard conversation with those who breach them. Often you have to learn this when you least expect it, when you’re vulnerable and wanting to protect your new growth, like the tender leaves of Spring. I see this with people who are launching something new. They have stopped using […]
How’s Your Transformation Going?
Transformation is in the air with Spring, Easter, Passover, Ramadan and Vaisakh all happening at the same time. No matter your beliefs, there is an urge to reemerge from darkness with new energy and clarified intention. How are you responding to this push toward transformation? Spiritual traditions tell stories of release from persecution to resurrection, […]
Do You Have Courage – To Be Your Own Hero?
Courage comes to mind when thinking about the recent political actions that are being taken. Alvin Bragg is my new hero. But looking around, there are many everyday heroes. My nephew is standing up for what’s right in the Navajo nation, I’ve seen Lee speak out at meetings about what needs to change and I’ve […]
How To Maturely Cope With Unwanted Change
Being clear on how to cope with unwanted change is a skill that separates mature people from others. We all have faced things we don’t want from tragedy to an unhappy turn of events. And we all tend to admire those who step up and handle it with calm dignity, clear choices and decisive action. […]
The Benefits Of Community
Our community showed up in full force! It was Lee’s birthday, both my son’s birthdays and another 8 people, all born under the sign of Aquarius. What do you do with that? Have an Age of Aquarius birthday party of course, complete with the fabulous music of the times. Lee’s musician friends from Nashville came, […]
Facing Your Avoidance – Four Tricks For Productivity And Accountability
Avoidance is the opposite of productivity – on the other side of the continuum – and accountability is the tool that keeps you on track. Getting productive and staying accountable is at the heart of meeting your goals, yet often the best laid plans make this hard. I hear how people use avoidance by shifting […]
Ways You Can Put The Inspiration Martin Luther King Into Action
The inspiration and legacy of Martin Luther King are so daunting that it often eclipses the truth of the profound messages he delivered, making us think we can’t follow his example. That was true for me until I looked more closely at some of his quotes and thought about his influence. There is much to […]
Embrace Your Potential And Personal Evolution
Embracing your potential and personal evolution is a wonderful concept to consider in the new year. As you contemplate and plan what you want for yourself, remember that your thoughts are the beginning of all change. Take this seriously; it is the start of all great things. I often conduct a Manifestation Master Class in […]