Tired of taking things personally?
Why every ‘jerk move’ is NOT aimed at you + other leadership wisdom on how to stay cool, dodge drama, embrace empathy, and lead without emotional baggage.
Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion can get a bad rap – it’s a pity party, indulgent, leads to laziness, blah blah blah.
I thought so too … until I discovered the research.
3500+ studies have proven Self-Compassion is actually a vital strategy for increasing our motivation to correct past mistakes, for motivating ourselves to grow and learn from others, and has us put in more effort to improve after a setback.
How bout them apples?
Gleaning insights from science, my 20+ years coaching and training leaders across sectors, and personal Self-Compassion adventures, we dig into the “how” of Self-Compassion so it’s more than just a good idea.
To fix? Or not to fix?
When someone asks for our help we’re enticed by the dopamine hit that comes with demonstrating our expertise and feeling useful. Of course. And not sustainable.
Does Caring Have to Hurt?
Difficult situations are, well, difficult. The neuroscience behind the distinctions between Empathy & Compassion, and how it can help us when things get hard.
Feelings aren’t Facts.
But they sure feel like they are sometimes. Strategies from emotions research to bring our best as we navigate the “next normal’s”.
Got the Groundhog Day Blues?
COVID feels like an ode to Bill Murray & Punxsutawney Phil that can offer hard-won lessons sure to enrich our post-pandemic lives, if we’re willing to look.
Is it over yet? Are we done yet?
We’re feeling grumpy, depressed, and tired of public health recommendations. Getting over the hump with research-backed tips from a refreshed Stephen Covey classic.
What Can I Do About Racism?
Information & Ideas from the experts (i.e. not me) to move beyond the shame, fear and privilege that can stall important and necessary conversations.
Is self-care . . . selfish?
Science-backed answer from the Beatles & Kristin Neff that goes deeper than the typical suggestions to handle inevitable stresses with more grace & ease.
10 Tips for Compassion during COVID-19
Ideas from people way smarter than me to help leaders and organizations act with compassion, stability, trust, and hope for life and work after March 2020.
Tired Of Rewriting Plans & Goals?
The Gold-Medal Game Plans for Entrepreneurs or Managers can help you navigate the "next normal".