Insights & Real Questions

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Where Am I? Where Did I Come From? Where Am I Going?!

A message to myself in times of pain and the tools to help me through it.

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Same Page or Status Quo?

What happens if we are willing to make a situation better but take no action? If for now, we just maintain status quo?

Thoughts and Plans: Shaping Intentional Action

How do you turn ideas into action? Through careful planning, or spontaneous, reactive choices? Deliberate strategy or a stream of quick decisions?

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Understanding the Difference Between Situational and Clinical Depression

A conversation with a VP of sales about his concern for employees that seemed to be stuck in a rut, leads to this podcast about depression vs. situational depression.

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The Paradox of Outcomes

The paradox of outcomes is that they are directly linked to (often unrealistic) expectations. What to do? Reframe expectations by slowing down.

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Pain Pays Well, But Your Emotional Energy Is Priceless

What if the cycle of pain, treatment, and temporary relief isn’t the only path? What if there’s an alternative that puts you in control?

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LIFE’S NARRATIVES and REAL QUESTIONS

When we’re feeling overboard, with no rescue on the way, life situations can seem impossible. Consider three narratives. Does one resonate with you?

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A CoreSelf Mindset

Selecting both the right tool and the best mindset is critical to address each important situation in your life. Do you have the right tools at hand?

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Certainty In Self-Positioning

Navigating personal and professional relationships can be at times confusing and even frustrating. In such moments, many among us have wished for a map, a compass or even a GPS to provide reliable assistance with the next steps. After considering such dilemmas for many years with my coaching clients, I…