Kick Starts

In this episode I talk about how to distance yourself from negative thoughts and how to develop a value based road map uniquely yours symbolizing your North Star.  I discuss how the influx of various…

The apology is a powerful tool and can have tremendous positive impact on a relationship if used wisely and its absence can do significant harm.  I unpack the importance of a sincere apology, and how…

Some people refuse to communicate when a problem arises or an argument ensues.  This behavior not only prevents resolution but feels disrespectful to the partner on the other end.  In this episode I …

In this episode I discuss the two hallmark features of all good relationships including the relationship you have with yourself.   Generosity and Honesty are crucial elements and have a cost associat…

Success and Achievement are tough enough even when everything works out and life and circumstances cooperate with us.  If you're not careful you'll make things harder on yourself by hitting some comm…

In this short episode I discuss the value of writing a personal mission statement and how to go about writing one.  A personal mission statement helps us clearly identify our purpose, goals and what …

Power and control can get a bad rap and understandably so.  I take a deep dive into these concepts  explaining how power is a tool at your disposal and control is an outcome depending on whether you …

Finding your direction in life – the right direction – can be hard if you don't know where to look.  But, the clues and information that lead you to understand what route to take might not be as far …

In today's short Tuesday's Takeaway I share some thoughts on how to live life purposively and intentionally and how to set yourself up to avoid a future involving remorse.  

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Nobody escapes procrastinating entirely and it can be a real problem for some.  The real reasons you procrastinate might surprise you.  I unpack those reasons and how you can break the pattern and us…

How many times have you caught yourself thinking you'll be happy after you get that next thing?  Reach that next goal?  Cross that next finish line?  I take a good look at what's called the "arrival …

Deep loss and grief is one of the hardest things a person will encounter in life.  But, if allowed, grief is a transformational experience that will leave you with an unexpected gift.  I explore the …

Toxic positivity can be an unfortunate side effect of a well-intentioned message focusing on positivity and self-advocacy.  In this episode I unpack the meaning of toxic positivity, how to side step …

Change is hard.  Real hard.  In this episode, I unpack the two biggest principles required to change, how you'll be prone to abandon your efforts if you're not aware of them and what you need to know…

Overthinking is a habit that if left unchecked usually raises stress, worry, anxiety or sadness and lowers  confidence and motivation.  I take a look at overthinking and how to counter it and get awa…

A fresh look at what loving yourself means and a dive into the different ways we betray ourselves followed by steps to turn those behaviors around.

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Do you want to highlight goals, possibilities and potential and ditch negative thinking? I outline several practical principles to stay on track and positive and how to minimize the tendency to worry…

Healthy communication is a challenge, art and a skill.  It doesn't come naturally to us, most of us didn't learn it growing up and it's not generously modeled in most situations.  I take a deeper div…

What if chasing happiness is more like chasing your tail?  Can you position and prepare yourself to effectively take on life regardless of feelings and circumstances? What if there’s a goal far more …

Guilt, if utilized properly, is a good motivator for change and can help us transition to the next and better version of ourselves.  Shame tears us down and is rooted in faulty core beliefs we hold a…