Has anyone ever told you to stop worrying? I don’t know about you, but this feedback, while understandable and often accurate, often irritates me and doesn’t usually inspire me to stop worrying. Whether you’re a business owner, a leader of a team, an employee rushing for a deadline, a parent taking care of kids, or … Read more
Do you ever make mistakes that in the moment seem like a huge deal? Like forgetting your passport at home before an international flight, accidentally sending an email to the wrong recipient, saying something to someone important that you regret? We’ve all made these types of mistakes. In the big scheme of things, though, most … Read more
Are you struggling to enhance your career? We’ve all been there. You might be stuck in a role that hasn’t led to growth in years, or perhaps you no longer feel any passion in your current job. Maybe your company doesn’t prioritize growth, or maybe you just don’t feel motivated at all. Whatever your reasoning … Read more
Issues of gender, race, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, and religion are essential for us to address in today’s world – in society and at work. However, these important issues can be hard to work through authentically, since they can bring up thoughts, feelings, and experiences that are both deeply personal and difficult to understand … Read more
Many people underestimate the benefits of being grateful in the workplace. Not only does being grateful help your team achieve a better, more positive mindset, but it also improves relationships, fosters feelings of closeness, increases motivation, and reduces stress. Practicing gratitude is also a great way to connect with your team on a more personal … Read more
To truly succeed, especially in today’s business world, we must bring our whole self to work. But bringing our whole self to work isn’t just about us. It’s also about the teams and organizations that we’re a part of. Showing up authentically helps teams thrive and is also essential in creating an environment where people … Read more
My work focuses on, among other things, the importance of authenticity. Because of this, I’m constantly in situations where I’m talking about, encouraging, and seeing the positive impact of vulnerability. Most of my speaking engagements are for people, leaders, and teams within organizations of various sizes and in different industries. However, from time to time, … Read more
When we make peace with ourselves, everything changes. Over the years and the experiences I’ve had – particularly in my professional life – I’ve learned that writing, speaking, and coaching are relatively easy things for me to do. It’s dealing with myself that’s the hardest part. I think this is true with most of the … Read more
My friend and colleague, Dr. Robert Holden, poignantly says, “There’s no amount of self-improvement that can make up for a lack of self-acceptance.” Self-acceptance is defined as “an individual’s acceptance of all of their attributes, positive or negative.” So much of our life and our work is focused on self-improvement. And while there’s nothing wrong … Read more
How do you feel about giving feedback? Providing feedback can be tricky sometimes – but it’s extremely important. It’s a crucial instigator of development. It also enhances our growth mindset and practical skills. But why can giving feedback be so challenging sometimes? We’ve all had experiences of both giving and receiving feedback that didn’t go … Read more
