I recently started working with a couple who are in the early stages of merging their businesses. I met with them a few weeks ago to assess where things…
The statement, “simple questions can make you money,'' isn’t a get rich quick scheme, but rather, an invitation to stay curious in your business encounters. Let me give you an…
Over the last few weeks, I’ve talked about listening, with the intention of transitioning into today’s topic…. Which is…..Questioning. A few months ago,I had an interesting discussion with a lawyer…
Last week I gave you 3 simple steps to help you become a better listener: 1) Remove your agenda 2) Drop expectations 3) Embrace being in service. Once you…
Last week I talked about how NOT to get results and introduced the “What About Me?” level of listening… As a reminder….“What About Me?” is when you’re NOT listening…most people “listen” from this…
For the remainder of the year, my blog posts will focus on the use of effective language in the workplace, specifically when considering topics such as empowerment and influence. Before…
My good friend, Suzan Hart (The Mindset Mastery Mentor), interviewed me a few weeks ago during a Facebook Live event.. It was fun! We had a great discussion on company…
For the month of September, the blog post topics focused on a pair of skill sets that work brilliantly together - Silence & Acknowledgment. Both skills require you to be…
The old adage is that it takes time to build trust with someone. In some cases, I agree. There’s an element of consistency and truthfulness that supports the growth of…
A few weeks ago, I spoke about the power of silence and suggested that it’s important to remain neutral throughout the process. If you’re anything like me, you’ve had many…
20 years ago, I took a Middle School teaching job at a boarding school in Western Connecticut called Indian Mountain School (IMS). I remember when I took the job and…
This month’s blog posts were about accessing the power within you. From being in service to others, taking ownership for your word choices, and acknowledging others, the journey of self-empowerment…
Being in service is about supporting others through their own personal growth process. I wrote about the importance of being in service in a recent newsletter and suggested the following,…
I’ve been doing a lot of group coaching within organizations lately. I’ve learned a ton from working with these groups, and it’s given me an opportunity to identify some language…
When I sit down to construct these posts, I frequently reference my teachers, Dr Ron and Mary Hulnick, from the Masters in Spiritual Psychology program I completed in 2015. They…
Here’s a summary, and some highlights, of the newsletter topics I discussed in July. Firstly, the overarching theme for the month was “Empowerment”, as we focused on topics such as…
How you relate to the issue IS the issue. The teachers from my Masters program frequently shared these words of wisdom in class. They served as a reminder that each of…
When was the last time you were in a conversation and sensed that the other person wasn’t listening to you? I don’t know about you, but in those moments, I…
I’ve struggled with trust. NOT with my capabilities. I trust those deeply….. ….I trust in my competency to perform as a coach. I trust that I can deliver an impactful…