First assignment we give everyone, no matter who, how big, how old, how young, or how many years you’ve been in school, is to write your dreams. In not one, not two, but twelve areas of your life. You might have heard about it. It’s a pretty notorious assignment, even by postdoc standards. Not just […]
What a year this has been. And, yeah, it’s not over yet. Who and how we are going to be, no matter the “weather” or “whether ”in our region, is up to us. Here are some tips on managing your mind over the next week. If you need more support, check out our online coaching […]
Even if you don’t consider yourself the Original SD (social distancer), if you feel squeamish about politicking in the workplace, you’re not alone. Most people associate politicking with manipulating others to get what you want. As a consultant, executive coach, and educator, allow me to reorient your perspective: Imagine if politicking was actually about building […]
We all set ourselves targets to achieve our goals. Often the path we choose to describe it is difficult. We encounter the most unexpected things that if they don’t turn us back, make us slow down. It is important that our strategy from time to time has the freshness to continue towards our goals. And […]
I didn’t mean to look! In fact, it was a HUGE mistake. Except…what I saw, I couldn’t unsee. Let me paint the picture: I’m in my late 20’s, working in “Corporate America.” A growing leader in my company. Coming out of a meeting one day, I bump into my colleague…literally. (Un)luckily – for a few […]
Host Robert MacPhee and his guests help you and your organization THRIVE (achieve at a very high level and be truly happy) by making Excellent Decisions, decisions based on vision and values instead of external stress and pressure. Interviews and a bonus segment in each episode help you lead a truly happy life – Ancient […]
On The Tim Ferris Show podcast, Hugh Jackman discusses his best decisions, daily routines, the 85% rule, favorite exercises, mind training, life coach Lauren Zander, and much more. “Everyone takes a shower every day, and we don’t complain about it. We do it out of discipline. There will always be an excuse not to meditate.” — […]
For the record, it’s been over a year since I first had the idea to write this blog about shining a hot, bright light on my parents. However, the more I (read: the voices in my head, aka not the greatest of advisors) wanted to skip it, the more I (read: my higher self) knew […]
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” – Phil Conners, Groundhog Day Undoubtedly, we don’t have to tell any of you why the movie Groundhog Day has come to our mind. We’ve all been in our own indefinite […]
Amber’s passion for connecting people to their dreams began in childhood. Her first job serving the community was in the family business, obedience training and boarding for dogs, at age six in Ohio. Amber has continued to evolve and reinvent her passion for service throughout her life, and her rebellious spirit and independent nature have […]
Now, more than ever, we all need to be upping our game and not (however understandable) our gamey. We need to be listening better and having the hard, honest, and necessary conversations. Where we used to possibly try and not make waves and “get over ourselves,” all the while still grumbling inside (and/or gossiping outside) […]
A few years ago, a large public company recruited our corporate coaching team to help solve its biggest mystery: How had the multi-billion dollar retailer gone from raking in record revenues to falling flat for 17 straight quarters? In typical Handel style, we dug deep into the puzzle, interviewing company leaders to uncover the truth. […]
