A dear friend of mine was really struggling at work last week. Her project was in chaos, her boss didn’t understand the complexity of what was happening, she was frustrated with herself for taking on too much of other people’s responsibilities. She was overwhelmed and pissed off. One morning, as she was preparing for a …
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I had one of those rare opportunities yesterday that many of us BIG DREAMERS only dream about. I met with this amazing couple who not only believes in one of my dreams, but wants to invest their time, energy and financial resources in it!! When they asked me what I needed from them to help …
In some of his groundbreaking work in psychotherapy,Carl Jung coined the phrase ‘Shadow’ as those aspects of our self that we hide, deny, or avoid. Here’s a good short introduction to the Shadow- ShadowWork Seminar and Video What is Shadow? We spend mental, emotional, and spiritual energy stuffing traits and hiding behaviors we’d rather not …
I came across an African proverb recently and it has some relevant lessons we can all apply to our day to day lives and managing our careers. Here it is! “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle awakens. He has only one thought on his mind: To be able to run faster than the fastest lion. …
I love the music and lyrics of Faith Rivera. She’s a fabulous singer and messenger. Her performances are energizing, inspiring, and touching. I want to share this video clip that I use in some of my programs to get energized. Listen to the music and let it fill you with positive energy. See which lines …
Even if your performance review is due at a later date, you should start getting ready now. Put your best foot forward with these four strategies. 1. Know the system. To get the most from the experience and present yourself in the best light, understand how your company handles reviews, beginning with the form (s) …
The words we use make a world of difference. If you look at the words “word” and “world”, there is only one letter difference and that’s a “l.” I believe the more we respect, honor and love the words in our lives, the more it will open up our world. Take my two-year-old son. Now …