Seen and Heard

Seen and Heard

What do you think my clients most frequently tell me they want from loved ones?  It’s to be seen and heard.  They want to be understood, listened to, loved, and accepted.  Why do so many of us feel as if we are not seen and heard?  One reason  is because the...
The Courage of Clients

The Courage of Clients

When I first decided to stop providing therapy and start life coaching with clients, I worried that I wouldn’t be able to get as “deep” with clients because we would only focus on superficial issues.  I couldn’t have been more wrong.  My...
Birthdays are a Gift

Birthdays are a Gift

In May, I turned 53.  I’m really enjoying my fifties and look forward to the rest of them.  I’m looking forward to the years beyond that too.  I see so many people who seem to be unhappy with getting older, but getting older is a gift that not all of us...

[Video] How do I stop feeling overwhelmed?

When you begin to realize that overwhelm is a mindset, it will be easier for you to stop anxiety in its tracks. If you think about it, if you have a full day of enjoyable events, you don’t feel overwhelmed. So ask yourself if you spend your day doing things you...
Having a Voice

Having a Voice

When I first started my coaching business many people consulted me to be very careful about my opinions.  “Don’t talk about politics, religion, etc. You might alienate some people.”  Their advice was well intentioned but it really didn’t work...