Why Do Bad Things Happen To Me?

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Me?

Many clients ask me this question, “Why do bad things happen to me?” It’s an understandable question in that often there are difficult challenges occurring in their lives, sometimes even tragic situations. Yet let’s take a look at this question...
Freedom to Choose

Freedom to Choose

One of my favorite books is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. It’s a must read. Frankl posits the concept that between a stimulus in our environment and our response lies our ability to choose how we want to respond. It’s the exact opposite...
Assertiveness Gone Missing

Assertiveness Gone Missing

I spend a lot of time with really smart, accomplished women who are really lacking in assertiveness. When I ask these brilliant women why they aren’t more assertive, I get two common answers; 1) What if I’m wrong? 2) I don’t want to hurt anyone...
A Very Bad Week?

A Very Bad Week?

A few weeks ago, I had a very bad week. Or did I? I was working with a woman who nicely asked me what I was having. As I looked at her with complete confusion, I realized that she was asking what gender my future baby was going to be. The only problem with this...