Blog, Coaching
Saying “No”
It took me three years to finally achieve my goal. How do I know it took three years? As I was reviewing my journal, I stumbled upon a question I had answered previously. The question was, What’s one action you could take today that would make your work life easier?” My response was brief and clear: the one action I…
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Blog, Coaching
Distractions
As I entered 2024, my desire for a change from previous years led me to rediscover an old journal from four years ago. Delving into its pages, I aimed to revisit the thoughts and emotions I had experienced back then, intending to draw comparisons with my current state. Anticipating an interesting journey, I was eager to see the evolution. My… Read More
Blog, Coaching
Reboot and Refresh
Biscuits emerged as a staple comfort food for me during the pandemic era. Whenever I found myself stressed or overwhelmed, I’d turn to baking biscuits. The act of baking not only occupied my mind but also provided a brief respite from the uncertainty swirling outside. It became my personal oasis, a moment of solace in a chaotic world. Surprisingly, I… Read More
Blog, Coaching
Saying “I Am Sorry”
I am sorry! For some, those are three of the most challenging words to say. Why is it so hard to apologize when we have wronged or offended someone, like a family member, friend, or work colleague? Is it a vulnerability issue? Do you feel like you are being judged if you apologize? Are you afraid of what will happen… Read More
Blog, Coaching
Building Trust
I was having a conversation with a friend recently when he asked me, “How do you build trust in a relationship?” What an interesting question, I said. I have to think about it. Many things went through my mind as I pondered the question: Reliability Honesty Authenticity Listening Consistency Empathy Boundaries Non-judgment are all traits I consider when trust is… Read More
Blog, Coaching
People Are Hardwired For Connection
There has been much information lately about loneliness in the news. You may remember reading an article or two about this topic, especially during the pandemic. While we were all cooped up in our homes on Zoom calls, we missed out on something we, as human beings, need…..CONNECTION! Have you ever heard “we are hardwired for connection?” It is true,… Read More
Blog, Coaching, Crisis Response
People Can Handle The Truth
What do you do when you have difficult news to share with someone? Are you direct and to the point? Do you dance around the message in hopes of softening the information? Either way, delivering difficult news often presents challenges. As a crisis response strategist, I have learned and taught various techniques for delivering difficult news. Having a strategy, however,… Read More
Blog, Coaching
Empathy: The Key to Connection
Over the past several months, I have noticed numerous articles on empathy in my news feed. Themes include, there is an empathy deficit, how to be a more impactful leader by practicing empathy, what does empathy mean, and how to be more empathetic. Empathy is the topic of the day. As I read through many of the articles, I began… Read More
Blog, Coaching, Crisis Response
Options Equal Success
I learned a long time ago, in the early days of my crisis response career, that having more options to solve a problem led to better outcomes. Problems are nuanced, and so should the solutions. As the team continued to revise and update crisis response plans, we also updated the solutions to those plans. I learned as I got older… Read More
Blog, Coaching
A Dinner Table Tale
Over a recent holiday weekend, my spouse and I, along with another couple, spent a long weekend in the Texas Hill Country wine tasting. One evening after a long day of sightseeing, we went to a local restaurant in Johnson City. The restaurant was crowded, and we had to give a name to be placed on the waiting list for…
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