Personal Development

As coaches, our aim is to maintain a compassionate “I’m OK, You’re OK” stance with our clients. We respect their “wisdom” as well as their ability to dig deep (with our help) to find the appropriate solutions for their particular needs. We bring a non-judgmental attention to those with whom we’re working. Yet, do we …read more.

I remember a couple of years ago, being an introvert was uncool. Admitting to being closer to introversion on the spectrum had an element of shame to it. The tide changed when research on the power of introverts came out, and leading figures, such as Susan Cain, brought the topic to the forefront. I think …read more.

Mindfulness comes in various shapes and forms. It’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all process, and it’s a practice, just like anything else, that takes time to hone. I recently read Atul Gawande’s book, The Checklist Manifesto, which inspired me to create my own checklist on mindfulness. This simple yet effective checklist is extremely grounding and straightforward …read more.

Gary, in his early 50s, is a successful professional with a good marriage and thriving kids. He isn’t depressed and doesn’t need or want psychiatric treatment. But, he feels unaccountably discontent. When I ask with whom he discusses his dissatisfaction, he says, “I keep it contained within myself.” When he opened up to friends, they …read more.

Similar to a company’s Board of Directors, a Personal Board of Directors is a small group of trusted advisers who provide advice, guidance, support and accountability and are invested in your success. Members of your Personal Board play different roles, depending on their experience and background, and can be influenced by your relationship with them. …read more.

I have come to understand that in order for me to best serve as a coach, I need to be open to and even seek out every learning opportunity. I never imagined, however, that my greatest teacher would come in the form of my young son. Although the youngest (and smallest) teacher I have ever …read more.

“I’ve done everything I want to,” says Simon. A forty-something professional, he has achieved more prominence in his profession and community than he ever expected. Why, then, does he feel he unsatisfied and restless? “I feel at times like an amazing [mess-up]. I’ve thought of running away to Brazil, changing my name and becoming a …read more.

When I signed up for coaching supervision over two year ago, it was to conform to the engagement requirements of a coaching organization. At the time, I was not appreciative of this term in their contract that required all coaches to have regular supervision as part of their continuing professional development (CPD). After the first …read more.

My son was married this past August at the age of 28. It was a picture-perfect day. The skies were brilliantly sunny. The venue was perfectly decorated. The food was exceptional. Most importantly, the crowd had found a rhythm all its own—warm, jubilant and simply, authentically happy. The feeling was palpable and has stayed with …read more.