Leaders often find themselves stuck in a cycle of constant reaction—racing against the clock, juggling demands, and putting out fires as they arise. It is like living in a video game. But the key to effective leadership isn’t fending off these constraints;...
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The Tightrope of Talking to Teens
Why can it be so hard to talk to teenagers? In my years of teaching high school and coaching parents and teens, I have heard some of the funniest analogies about talking to teenagers. Talking to teens is like walking a tightrope—one wrong move and you’re doomed....
Why Are 21 Year Olds Paying to See a Kids’ Movie?
The truth is, we all felt like we were walking out of a good therapy session after seeing Inside Out 2 this summer. With a sigh and release of tension I found myself thinking, “Phew! I guess it really is OK to feel all the feels. It’s normal!” In this Disney Pixar...
Midsummer Motivations
The time between the Summer Solstice and the Fourth of July is always one of delicious anticipation, dreams filled with summer plans, gatherings, family visits or impending travel. While it is technically summer, it somehow feels as though we have all the time in the...
How to Get Time on Your Side
Mick Jagger sings so confidently about having time on his side, yet, most of us feel quite otherwise. As coaches, one of the most common complaints we hear is that people don’t have enough time to do the things they dream about such as starting a business, writing a...
High Fives and Happy Vibes
The Power of Acknowledgment in Corporate Teams Hey leaders, what if I told you that one of the perks of your job is that you get to make people feel great. No matter your industry, your title, or the number of people you manage, every leader, manager and CEO has the...
Teachers, 15 minutes to a happier work day
More than a Starbucks Gift Card this Teacher Appreciation Teachers, this newsletter is devoted to you. Grab paper and pen or fire up a Google doc, because we’ve got a quick coaching exercise just for you. It’ll only take 15 minutes and could make your workday a whole...
Middle School Matters
Let’s rewrite the things middle schoolers say. There are a slew of recent Tik Tok videos devoted to “Things Middle Schoolers Say” and they are full of snide comments, targeted insults, side eyes and insecure groupthink. None of that sounds too far off from my middle...
Resolving Conflict is an Act of Love
Do you agree? Of course February is a time for expressing affection toward those we love, but it is also an ideal time to address and resolve conflicts with people we are at odds with, as sometimes these negative relationships take up even more of our time and energy....
It’s Our Favorite Time of Year!
Watch the Video to Find Out Why As we kick off this new school year, we are thrilled to share heartfelt testimonials from students whose lives have been significantly enriched by our life coaching programs, leading to greater happiness and pride. Reflecting on the...
