How Will You Adapt?

How Will You Adapt?

One of my former managers asked me to identify one relationship at work that I would like to improve. I immediately thought of my most challenging internal customer. I’ll refer to him as “Ken” to protect his privacy. Ken was impatient,...
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

As a coach, it’s essential that I actively listen to my clients.  If you’re a leader, career professional, job seeker, spouse, parent, or someone that interacts with people – you need to know how to listen actively! Yeah, that’s my not-so-subtle way of saying EVERYONE...
Words Matter

Words Matter

The words we say to ourselves and others make a difference. I recently started volunteering to coach a 7th-grade girls’ volleyball team.  One of my players was frustrated because she could not get any of her serves over the net. “I can’t...
What Alligators Will You Wrestle?

What Alligators Will You Wrestle?

When I opened up my news feed this morning, this headline caught my eye: Man Wrestles Alligator to Save His Dog. As I read the story, I learned that the man was walking his dog near a waterway and didn’t notice the alligator until it had already grabbed his dog...
What Will You Say YES to This Week?

What Will You Say YES to This Week?

I recently played in a charity golf outing to support the Help Foundation. My entire experience with golfing comes from miniature golf, where I’m lousy at putting through windmills, volcanos, and all of the other obstacles encountered on the course. So, when I was...
Are You Ready to Prioritize Yourself?

Are You Ready to Prioritize Yourself?

I recently came across a social media post that caught my eye: When you’re not used to being confident, confidence feels like arrogance.  When you’re used to being passive, assertiveness feels like aggression.  When you’re not used to getting your needs met,...