Working on the AND and not the BUT

Working on the AND and not the BUT

Recently I caught myself using the word “But” quite frequently. “I’d be happy to do thatbut I’m too busy right now.” “That’s an interesting response but here’s a better one.”“He’s really good at what he does but there are still areas where he could approve.” Saying...
Who’s Fault Is This?

Who’s Fault Is This?

How often have you not heard back from a friend or a colleague and you’ve askedyourself, “What have I done wrong?” Or maybe you’ve said, “This is what they’ve donewrong.” Either way, often our first thoughts are to place blame, either on ourselves orthe other person....
Is It Time For Some Self-Analysis?

Is It Time For Some Self-Analysis?

Although I am trained and educated as a psychologist and a coach, what I really do ishelp people get conscious about themselves. To understand themselves in a deep, non-judgmental, and thoughtful way. As I work with my clients, I help them to look deeply atthemselves...
Our Greatest Weakness May Be Our Greatest Strength

Our Greatest Weakness May Be Our Greatest Strength

I work with a lot of leaders who are great at telling me their greatest weaknesses. Theyoften tell me they are too sensitive, too hypervigilant, too forgiving, too ready to moveon, too much of a people- pleaser, and so on goes the list. Almost always, what I find...
Freedom

Freedom

A phenomenal client recently said to me, “I feel free. Nothing has visibly changed in mylife, but I feel freedom that I haven’t felt in a long time.” This freedom came when she letgo of trying to be everything for everyone. When she let go of trying to get her...