On a recent Sunday evening, I sat down for a reflection. I didn’t know it then, but I was about to learn a powerful lesson. For the longest time, I’ve been a reluctant entrepreneur. I love my work, but the typical ways of growing a business have always felt too pushy, aggressive, and manipulative to me. So, … Read more
Are you underestimating yourself? Roger Bannister, a neurologist and an athlete, is famous for being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. Before Bannister accomplished this feat on 6 May 1954, athletes worldwide had been trying to break the 4-minute-mile barrier for decades. Even elite athletes working with the best experts … Read more
Hello friends, I hope your 2024 is off to a wonderful start. I took a break and enjoyed the company of loved ones during the holidays. While I resumed work a week ago, part of my brain still seems to be in vacation mode. I’ve been doing my best to take things slow even as … Read more
A coaching client of mine is going through a tough time at the moment. She is experiencing a lot of difficult emotions. What makes it even worse, though, is that she feels alone and isolated amid these challenging times. Toward the end of our coaching call today, I told my client about this conversation between author Cheryl … Read more
Ever since experiencing how transformative self-compassion can be, I have found myself bringing it up in coaching conversations more often (and with greater conviction) than I used to. However, since I don’t have any “agenda” as a coach except for serving what my clients want for themselves, I bring up self-compassion as a gentle offering to see … Read more
Over the past few months, I have had a relatively steady practice of self-compassion. I have learned to turn inward with kindness when dealing with difficult situations at work and in life. This approach usually helps me feel better and approach the challenge more constructively. However, a few days ago, I had a different experience. I … Read more
My heart feels a bit heavy today. I’ve been reading some posts on LinkedIn from people who have recently been let go from their workplaces. It’s a loss of a job for them, yes, but it also seems like a loss of so much more: a community, an identity, a way of contributing. I also learned … Read more