Dec 17, 2020 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development, Relationships
One of my clients recently told me that her value as a person was going to decline if she ended her love relationship. When I looked shocked and said, “How is that possible?” She retorted right back by saying, “How is it possible that I’m still as valuable without him...
Nov 12, 2020 | Leadership & Career Development, Relationships |
Let’s be honest. For many of us, it can be a real challenge to set boundaries with others. We are not willing to set boundaries on our time, space, commitments, etc. I like people and I like when people like me. I’m a people pleaser from way back when and it’s a real...
Aug 7, 2020 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development, Relationships |
One of the more common situations that comes up with my coaching clients is the belief that they can’t handle challenging situations in their lives. They tell themselves that they wouldn’t be able to handle it if their partner left them or if their children were angry...
Mar 19, 2020 | Relationships |
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my in-law’s sixtieth wedding anniversary and how much I admire their marriage. Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary. It’s slightly awkward, since we got married when we were ten years old, so we are...
Feb 13, 2020 | Relationships |
In December of 2019, my family celebrated the 60-year wedding anniversary of my in-laws. It was a quiet, but joyful, celebration of a truly remarkable marriage. I’ve known my in-laws for over thirty years. I find them each to be wonderful, kind, and smart people. Yet,...
Jan 16, 2020 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development, Relationships
People often ask me why I think coaching and/or therapy work. Although there are some nuances, tools, and techniques for both coaching and therapy, what underlies both is a true deep listening and hearing of the client. Really hearing someone without judging them or...
