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How do we become coaches? Well one way is to devote ourselves to mastering the coaching competencies  identified by the International Coaching Federation. These competencies are the holy grail against which aspirant coaches are measured in order to get accredited … Continue reading →

We make agreements with ourselves and with others all the time, explains Don Miguel Ruiz in his book “The Four Agreements.” We also make agreements with ourselves around who we are, what we believe and how to behave. Often these … Continue reading →

I have a friend who inexplicably broke up with me. There’s something in this that still feels open and charged. Maybe if I knew the reason why I could close this chapter. But right now it still hurts. And it … Continue reading →

Are you ready to do the hard stuff?   Apparently Mark Twain once said that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that … Continue reading →

It’s coming to a close, for better or for worse.  Here’s a little wrap from me and how I want to integrate this big and wild and crazy year: When the world locked down, we were asked to show up … Continue reading →

For some of us it comes easy, and for others, like myself, giving sometimes feels awkward. I worry about the power issues, the “how much is enough” issues, and then there are the “is this really wanted” thoughts. It’s no … Continue reading →

“Yoga gives you a way to create inner sanctuary: a safe haven that cradles you and gives you strength when you need it most.”

I loved this article by Ben Dooley on 5 powerful playground metaphors. Here is a brief excerpt from “The Slide”: “First there’s a lot of going up – usually many steps are involved. It’s hard. And there’s sometimes a line-up … Continue reading →

I just finished reading The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson (2012). It is set in North Korea and it explores the ways people are able to hold onto their humanity even having experienced the most brutal and severe conditions … Continue reading →