Insights & Real Questions

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Navigating a Difficult Conversation | CoreSelf Positioning in Real Life

Susan, a retired business owner, is no stranger to decision-making, but when emotions began to muddy the waters too much, she needed help. That’s where CoreSelf Mapping came in.

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A Brief Intro to CoreSelf Positioning

Partners and co-authors Tim & Jonathan introduce the concept of CoreSelf Positioning, why it was created, and the power it has to enhance communication, build agreement and create next steps.

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From Stakeholders to Energy Holders – Making it Happen

In sports and business, keeping score matters. In relationships, it often backfires. When we push too hard to “win,” we usually lose what matters most: trust, momentum, and shared purpose.

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Overwhelmed, Uncertain, and Concerned: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Stress

How do you support well-being in times of change? It’s increasingly common to feel overwhelmed by demands, uncertain about next steps, or concerned about things beyond our control. How to get through it?

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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.