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The Story of Doug
I love a good story – don’t we all? Some of my most memorable leaders were incredible storytellers. As a coach, I often draw upon stories from my prior experience when they are relevant to the topic at hand. I’ve told many of my favorites here in this blog. Last week, as I worked with…
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Lucid Dreaming
I have long been fascinated by lucid dreaming. I recently experienced it firsthand, and as I processed it, I found a surprising parallel to a strategy I often discuss with my clients. In a lucid dream, you become aware that you are dreaming, and once you gain this awareness, you can control the dream. In…
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The Mirage of the Mountain Biker
Soon after I arrived in Santa Fe, I met a lovely couple in the Historic Town of Lamy named Kris and Pat. They are runners and had recently purchased mountain bikes. They were incredibly enthusiastic and encouraged me to get one, highly recommending a particular store and salesperson to work with. Mountain biking was one…
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A Love Story
For the past three months, I have had the honour of housesitting and caring for five cats in Santa Fe. As my Foster Dad time comes to a close, I’m struck by how this time has transformed me. Settling In I have had pets most of my life, and I’m no stranger to cats. Not…
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Magical Gateways
In the current chapter of my life, one prominent shift has been my relationship with science and mysticism. For most of my life, I described myself as a Child of Modernity. If science could not prove it, I was highly skeptical. Over the past few years, my way of being has shifted. Now my default…
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Reliability
One of my most read articles is on a framework for making effective requests. It’s a powerful technique I learned in my ontological coaching, where being more specific and clear with our language can create a culture where everyone is more productive because they can rely on others to manage their commitments proactively. I’ve shared…
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