"Reading about other people’s failures and successes only goes so far. Sooner or later you have to start succeeding and failing...

I’ve learned through my life and especially as a coach that most of us assume that what is natural and easy for us is that way for...

I am reading a book called Art & Fear. I spend time with many people who make a living making art. Visual art, sculptures, paintings,...

The underlying pervasive energy in our culture these days is a deep sense of overwhelm. Too much information, too much to care about, too...

I have this image of the 5 regrets on my mirror where I see it daily. It has been a challenge to show up as who I know I am and say yes...

Yoga is very popular these days. Some yoga instructors teach a bit about chakras. The Sanskrit word “chakra” means wheel of light....

When I was teaching in the public schools, I had a sign on my wall as a reminder to myself: If you are not modeling what you are...

That is a big question. Someone close to me asked that recently. I thought about it for several minutes. I wanted to give her a real,...

Is courage the willingness to show up and be seen and heard? Can courage be taught? Yes, and yes. I studied resilience in the early...

"The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage." -Thucydides Courage doesn’t mean we don’t experience fear....

I hang out with people 30 years younger than I am; on purpose. They give me hope. They are intelligent, self-aware, pay attention to...

What is your definition of a successful life? I often use this question as a tool for practicing listening. I’ve heard it is a difficult...

When I lead a retreat, or a workshop, or even a training, I remind the participants to re-enter their lives and work slowly and with...