Is it time to move beyond the idea of resiliency? Is it holding us back? Maybe resilience isn’t enough. At least not if we’re seeking our full potential After all, resilience is about being able to bounce back from stress. To return to your original form or position. What if instead of returning to your […]
It’s January, a new year and the traditional time for setting yearly goals. Don’t forget your inner goals. They’re often overlooked. Yet they’re central to a good life. For one, your inner accomplishments and growth are what bring the juice to your life. The sweetness. Then also, your inner growth and goals are intricately tied […]
Okay, this is important: You don’t have a reptilian brain! This idea comes from the Triune Brain theory developed in the 1950’s. It said that the 1st part of the brain to evolve was the reptilian brain, site of basic instincts. Then the emotional mammalian brain evolved around it. Lastly came the rational ‘human’ brain […]
One of the biggest causes of problems (and the biggest loss of opportunities) in the business world – and in life – comes down to a lack of honest communication. Much of this comes down to a lack of willingness to have the tough conversations. I’ve seen a lot of leaders and organizations avoid them. […]
Do you know why so many people fail at making change in their lives? Same reason as why so many companies invest millions of dollars in change and development programs that don’t go anywhere. They don’t start with making space. Making space is the most important pre-element of change. People are overwhelmed right […]
I’ve seen so much confusion around mindfulness. It’s taught as mental awareness. Yet, that’s not really what it means. Being present is the ability to be emotionally present. As a leader, that changes the dynamic of your team. As a parent, that’s what your children want from you. The idea of ‘in-the-present’ was taken out […]
Stuck in your head? Anxious? Too mental? You’re not alone. These are common issues. It’s one of the reasons people turn to meditation. They hear about meditation benefits and so they turn to a practice. The problem with that is that those benefits that people talk about so much come from research on a bunch […]
We struggle to put ourselves first, feeling guilty. At least, I know I have. Yet, paradoxically, we serve better when we start with the self. We have more to give. It makes sense when you think that all you have to give comes through you and from you, so the more you develop that self, […]
“If there is a purpose to this life, I would say it’s to evolve ourselves – that what we have to give comes from us. And the only way we can give as much as we have is to develop ourselves.” I was a guest on Create New Futures with Aviv Shahar. We talked about […]
This was a more laid back interview with Charle of the Advancing Humanity Podcast. In addition to her podcasting, Charle teaches high school and is a mom, so she’s been busy during these Covid-19 days. The Advancing Humanity Podcast focuses on using connection, health, and innovation to create a thriving human experience and overcome the […]