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Why is it so Hard to Take a Vacation?
In the January 2009 meeting of my monthly Executive Director’s Roundtable for Women, we talked about the work-related benefits of taking a vacation. Most of the participants had just come back from having taken time off work over the holidays. They came back feeling fresh, focused, and re-energized. They saw a noticeable difference in their capacity to think clearly, Read more
The Shoe Makers Children Go Without Shoes
Many of the clients I work with are from nonprofit organizations – people in some form of helping/service profession. One of the themes that run through the work I do with individual coaching clients or when working in groups is: helpers give to others without taking adequate care of themselves.
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Reaching Your Potential: Living and Working Authentically and with Integrity
- Do you feel that you are not reaching your full potential but are not sure what direction to take? Read more
We Need to See the Connections
So often, we fail to see the connections in our life. In some cases, this can be life threatening. In the New York Times Magazine article, Perplexing Pain, Lisa Sanders writes about a woman who suffered for years from attacks of abdominal pain, rapid heart rate, fever, and a variety of other symptoms. Despite seeing numerous doctors and even undergoing numerous surgeries, she Read more
Mindless vs. Mindful
Why are we so attracted to being mindless? Today’s technology has made it easier and easier for us to remain completely mindless. Walking down the street on the way to the subway station. Why allow my mind to have some quiet time to reflect when I can send an email or make a quick phone call? Sitting in a waiting room waiting for a doctor or a client meeting. Why allow my Read more
ABC’s Not So Easy
Contrary to the Jackson Five song that states, “it’s as easy as ABC,” I’m not sure ABC is so easy after all. One of the ways I analyze individuals, groups and organizations in my change catalyst work is through my ABCD™ Model. In this Model, A=Alignment and Balance, B= Boundaries and Connections, C=Clarity, and D=Discernment. So, for example, with a coaching client, I help them examine whether they are living in alignment with their life purpose. A life purpose is what gives meaning to your life. When you know Read more
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