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Be A Liver
Recently, a dear friend described me using an unexpected metaphor. She said I was like a liver. From her tone of voice, I could tell this was intended as a compliment, but my brain was fixated on the bile-producing qualities of a liver that did not feel flattering. When she clarified what she meant by…
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Thus Spoke Taylor
Last week, a friend described Taylor Swift as “A Force for Light.” I could not agree more. In honor of Taylor’s new album, I am bringing some lightness to the blog this week. My love of words has grown over the years. One of my favorites is the term fortnightly. It is such an elegant,…
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Authenticity
When I ask people for characteristics that define a great leader, one that frequently emerges is authenticity. There is beauty and complexity in authenticity. Let’s explore the concept. Exploring Authenticity I invite you to pause for a moment and consider what authenticity means to you. Think of when you’ve shown up as your most authentic…
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Beneficial Communication
There is wisdom in Buddha’s teachings, regardless of your religious or spiritual inclinations. In her book Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy, Adreanna Limbach does an excellent job presenting a modern interpretation of Buddhist teachings. Today, I want to explore one aspect of Buddha’s Eightfold Path, often called Right Speech.…
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The Wisdom In Your Body
One of the greatest gifts of learning on my coaching journey is also one of the most challenging to articulate in a blog post. Learning how to get out of our heads and connect to the wisdom and insights the rest of our body offers. Today, we’ll dive into embodiment, also known as somatic practice.*…
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