See Yourself in a Different Light

See Yourself in a Different Light

You entered 2021 with a deep desire for change. You wanted things to feel different and set goals to make that happen.  Why did some goals just flop? Are they really that much harder than the others?  Chances are it’s because you’ve attached negative beliefs...
Stating the Obvious is a Good Thing

Stating the Obvious is a Good Thing

I attended a business meeting yesterday [Monday].  We were discussing a small business solution for helping people come together to build relationships around goal achievement and celebrating accomplishments. The discussion turned toward how most of us feel when...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 4

Thinking Outside the Box – Part 4

Have THAT Conversation I get asked this question all the time as a Performance Coach:“My friend is stuck in _____ , how would you get them unstuck?” The short answer is by getting people out of their current thought loops. Once people change their thinking, they begin...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 3

Thinking Outside the Box – Part 3

Take the Plunge The idea of seeking discomfort is out of the box for most. This makes sense since our primitive brain is hardwired to avoid unnecessary strain and seek pleasure. One easy way to seek discomfort is the Polar Bear Plunge. Growing up in East Hampton, New...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 2

Thinking Outside the Box – Part 2

Getting “out of the box” is a fascinating topic that calls us to be creative in finding a solution to a new or prolonged problem. The approach, when applied across a spectrum of issues in our lives, can bring rich perspective and high quality work. Let’s take a...
Thinking Outside the Box – Part 1

Thinking Outside the Box – Part 1

Sunday morning, I sat alone in my backyard [photo above] for 90 minutes. No books, no cell phone, just my thought life. 68 degrees, a delicious cup of coffee, and at least 4 different species of birds singing. I framed my mind with a passage of scripture and reflected...