How to be Ok

How to be Ok

“I’m totally maxed—crazy maxed.” my client said. “But, I know I’ll be ok when I get through these projects.” She described what was on her plate, what her next few weeks looked like and that she wanted to spend time talking about some strategies and tactics to help...
How to Accept Judgment 

How to Accept Judgment 

  Toward the end of our hour together my client asked “So, why do I do things even if I know I shouldn’t?” I have a love/hate relationship with shoulds.  I hate them when they are experienced as judgy, like someone else’s voice, and when they make...
Is Networking Hard?

Is Networking Hard?

“I have no idea how to network and it feels hard.” This felt like the truth to the sales professional I was speaking with. “Really? You reached out to me on LinkedIn, you didn’t know me, I didn’t know you, and now we’re talking. I would say what you did is...
Doing and Letting Go

Doing and Letting Go

Arrows and targets are common metaphors from leaders in business. As someone who’s practiced the art of traditional archery for decades, most of their metaphors are on target. Archery is a dynamic synergy between doing and letting go. What I hear a lot about is the...
Planning vs. Presence

Planning vs. Presence

In the wilderness with a new moon, turning your headlamp off at 5:30 in the morning, darkness becomes a full body experience. I’m used to the slight feeling of vertigo, being temporarily blinded as my eyes adjust to the subtle starlight and how it’s easy to feel part...