“You are perfect exactly as you are and there’s always room for improvement.” That’s a Zen philosophy that I embody in my coaching practice. At first glance, it’s counterintuitive. If you’re ‘perfect’, then there shouldn’t be room for improvement. But in this context, perfection isn’t about...
I’m a fixer. Show me a problem and I’m already halfway to fixing it. I think it’s a by-product of growing up on a farm. With a dad who was a master of solving problems, it’s hardly a surprise that I picked up that trait....
I've had a daily gratitude practice (on and off) for over 5 years and can honestly say that it's re-wired my brain and changed my life for the better. Gratitude is so important that I have devoted much of my professional work to empowering others...
An Alternative To New Years Resolutions That Actually Works! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Aqqx-MjtCE&feature=youtu.be If you struggle with New Years Resolutions, you aren't alone. It's estimated by University of Scranton Psychology Professor John C. Norcross that less than 10% are actually achieved. So why do most of us struggle to change our habits...
My maternal grandfather kept a journal for nearly 30 years. On most days, he simply wrote one a single line stating the events of the day. Taken separately, each entry isn’t much to look at. But as a whole, his journal paints a clear picture...
What would you do if you had more courage, vulnerability, and confidence? What would you do if you KNEW you had everything you needed in you to succeed at creating what you want in life? Who would benefit from you being the biggest, best version of YOU? These...
Would you be surprised if I told you that English speakers are 30% less likely to save money than those who speak Mandarin? I certainly was! The fascinating findings of a study by Keith Chen of Yale Business School found this to be the case when comparing languages such...
What do you do when faced with someone who has a point of view very different to your own? Do you tune it out? Do you start a passionate debate in the hopes of changing that person's mind? Or do you listen with empathy, trying to learn...
Being able to display empathy in the workplace is becoming more and more important. Empathy is crucial because it allows you to make meaningful connections with others and can help you become a better colleague, manager, partner, and friend. Businessolver Workplace found that 80% of employees would be willing...
Positive psychology has become a big part of my life. I recently completed my Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) and I've started teaching some of the research backed wellbeing techniques in my keynotes and workshops to great reviews. I really love this field because...
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