Live Fully Expressed
How to Stop Gossip and Turn it into an Opportunity
The other day I was having dinner with my parents at an outdoor café. Shortly after we sat down, a loud man sitting behind us was talking with his family. Imagine my surprise when he belted out my grandfather’s name followed by some interesting adjectives.
Although we couldn’t hear all of the details, my mom, step-dad and I got wide eyed and really quiet as we wondered who they were and what they were talking about. As the conversation became more colorful, we became more curious. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding Value in Adversity
When clients seek my help in finding a lifework focus we always start by discussing their lives from a holistic perspective. We look at their past and present, then explore their future visions. We review their struggles, gifts, talents and skills. Then we find a way to put all of that together into a lifework path that inspires them and simultaneously fills the needs of a niche population. Read the rest of this entry »
Making Music with Your Lifework: Turning Fear into Fun
On Saturday I went to a birthday party and got to see several Grow Up ezine readers. It was great to see them in person (!) and share in conversations that made me pause for deep reflection.
As the night progressed, a particular theme surfaced and it’s the same theme that’s appeared in conversations I’ve had with women and men for several years, especially since I started offering my 12-month marketing program.
The Decline of Empathy and What to do About It
For the past few days I’ve been reflecting on empathy and its relevance to the work we do as service providers. Empathy is what lets us relate to our clients. It helps us know what questions to ask, and how to plumb the depth of an experience so we can more easily help our clients make the changes they seek. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Set Boundaries and Make Time for Self Care
When service providers are asked to list their greatest needs, self-care is often at the top. Setting boundaries (and keeping them without feeling guilty) seems to be one of the most difficult aspects of our work. Last week I suggested making a list of three types of “activities” you can do that help you feel renewed. Click here to read the article.
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