Fear. It’s an inevitable topic of discussion that comes up during coaching. Sometimes, right out of the gate with hands being thrown up in the air exclaiming, “I can’t get past my fears!” Other times, it’s more subtle captured in the eyes with a downward glance or...
Does this sound like your current job? You aren’t exactly happy, but you aren’t unhappy enough to do anything about it? Studies show that approximately 70% of people agree. Standing in between misery and bliss is officially called “being in a rut”. While it may...
Countless people in their 30s, 40s and beyond have told me, “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up?” Nervous laughter usually follows – on their end. Even so, it’s a very serious question not to be taken lightly. Most find it difficult to answer my question,...
It was 2 o’clock in the morning and minutes away from a book submission deadline when I had a meltdown. The kind of meltdown with wringing hands, tears, and ranting. Shortly before hitting the “send” button on an email to my editor and realizing a lifelong dream of...
The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the quality of the questions you ask yourself. Questions have tremendous power. If you want better answers for your life, ask better questions. – Kobi Yamada, author, Ever Wonder It was December 2004 in Chicago; I...
Beware of the barrenness of a busy life. – Socrates Many times people are stuck in their mediocre lives and careers because they won’t slow down long enough to figure out what truly matters. Other times they use their busyness as a form of numbing and avoidance to...