Be a Student

Be a Student

I have been a student of the art and science of coaching, leadership and human potential for some time. And while I am by no means an expert, the practice of learning and exploring coaching is now a habit rather than a to-do. This means that every day I’m...
The Secret to Doing Your Best

The Secret to Doing Your Best

Many years ago, my best friend shared an enlightened idea with me: “People do the best they can with the resources they have at the time.” I remember actually thinking the words, “that’s bullsh*t.” And by looking at the world with that enlightened...
The Power of the Pause

The Power of the Pause

In a recent coaching session, I asked my client for permission to invite another perspective into the conversation. I told her it would still be confidential, but I had a feeling that another presence might help move her forward more quickly. Always open, she said,...