Sep 9

Are You A Champion?

When most people think about being a champion they associate it with defeating a rival or fighting for a cause.  Images of trophies, awards and public recognition are closely linked to the definition.   As a result most people don’t consider themselves a champion and most often because they don’t champion …

Sep 3

HELP!

The Myth: I can do it all (by myself).

The Truth:  it’s behaviorally impossible to do everything well. 

We are required to wear many hats at home and at work – visionary, bookkeeper, marketer, salesperson, administrator, homemaker, provider, partner, parent, the list is endless.

When you realize it’s impossible …

Aug 27

The Power of One

Jul 23

Decide

Change happens the moment you decide.  Anything before then is “trying.”  The irony of “trying” is although you are doing something you aren’t doing what you set out to do otherwise you wouldn’t be trying you would be doing it.  “Trying” is the story we tell ourselves to soften the …

Jul 9

Clarity & Action

You can’t read well through blurry or scratched lenses. You can’t see the stars through a telescope with a cloudy eyepiece. You can’t see your goals if you don’t have clarity. There are so many distractions in life it is easy to get off track. You have to (re)focus on …

Mar 20

Stop Anti-Bullying Efforts

According to NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education – 30% of children are regularly involved in bullying and “everyday 160,000 students stay home from school because they are afraid of being bullied.”  The trend to address this growing issue is referred to as “anti-bullying” and it’s not working.…

Mar 10

Feeling Off-Balance?

Many people are searching for greater life balance.  Is “balance” achievable?   The answer depends on how you define balance.

Often we are feeling off-balance because our definition of balance is based on external measurements and not on our own sense of internal alignment.  For some balance may mean spending 50% …

Feb 25

Are You Productive?

Are you productive?  For most people the answer changes daily and is based on quantitative output.

What activities do you “count” as productive?  If you base productivity on quantity then checking items off your “to do” list may provide a momentary sense of productivity but it typically doesn’t last.  When …

Feb 17

Can You Hear Me Now?

Are you being heard in your current relationship?  If you are constantly thinking, can you hear me now?, it’s time to cut through the static and learn to speak so your partner can hear you.

In the past, humans had to hunt for food and fight for territory to survive.  …

Feb 6

Are You a Gold, Silver or Bronze Player?

As Olympic Opening Ceremonies approach, it seems fitting to think about the results we achieve in life; why do some people get breakthrough gold medal results, others silver and bronze but most don’t even make it to the podium?

To answer this question, it’s important to evaluate how you approach this game called “Life.”

• Do you show up in a peak state ready to “play” every day?
• Do you “practice” daily by focusing your actions on your intended desired outcome?