Never-ending Possibilities

Never-ending Possibilities

One of the deeply ironic things is that, when I am doing well, I have easy access to my brain’s database of tips and tricks to support my well-being. I can draw upon the tools and resources that I have built up over the years: books and articles that make me feel...
Making Meetings Suck Less

Making Meetings Suck Less

This was the title I wanted to give a webinar I’m presenting in mid March (the official title has been reframed to Making Meetings Work which sounds more professional but personally I like my title more!). So often I hear colleagues telling me that they couldn’t get...
What Are We Editing Out of Our Lives?

What Are We Editing Out of Our Lives?

This weekend I got to go up to the mountain closest to our home. Mt Hood. Majestic.  Beautiful. And often covered in cloud. In fact the first year I lived in Portland I never realized you could see the mountain from the city because I only ever happened to be looking...
Pick a Word. Any Word!

Pick a Word. Any Word!

In coaching, we are often looking for ways to invite clients into new insights. Because when we are stuck, or looking for creative new ideas or solutions, a new perspective is what can shift us out of our normal outlook. The irony is that while one part of us longs...
Why Do I Get Up in the Morning?

Why Do I Get Up in the Morning?

Recently I worked with a newly configured team to set a vision for who they want to be moving forward As part of this we explored the question of why this team exists within their organization. To stimulate the conversation we rewatched Simon Sinek’s well known TED...