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I Named My Inner Procrastinator “Juno”
Hey. Yeah, I know. It’s been a minute. It’s not that I haven’t been thinking about writing. I think about it every day. It’s just that I haven’t actually sat my arse down in front of a keyboard. Well, that’s not actually true. Facebook knows it’s not true, and Jimmy...
Presenting Strength, in 15 Minutes or Less
Can a 15 minute “triage” session with a coach make a difference? See how intentional focus and a few powerful questions can clarify the issues and give you a roadmap for what to do next.
The Irony of Judgment: An Ovation to “Tom”
How one client reframed his thinking about an annoying client to focus on empathy.
Troubled? Return to Your Values.
We behave, it is said, in accordance with our values. That’s a disturbing thought, given my all-too-human propensity to act in ways that blatantly conflict with those attributes which I profess to value most highly.
The Ovation Story
As of October, 2019, InsightOut Life and EQ Insight Coaching have been combined into a new entity: Ovation Coaching. This is the story behind the new brand.
Why I Want to be More Like My Cat
I was in the garden, watering my flower garden, when I doused my favorite cat, LindaRonstadt, with a spray of cold water. It was a mistake, of course. I know how much she dislikes getting wet: only slightly less than she dislikes getting caught in a hailstorm, but...
When Part of You Wants Something Else: The Origin of Inner Conflict
When we’re of more than one mind, the inner conflicts can be painful and frustrating. Getting to know which parts of you want something different is the key to resolving those conflicts.
I Named My Inner Procrastinator “Juno”
Hey. Yeah, I know. It’s been a minute. It’s not that I haven’t been thinking about writing. I think about it every day. It’s just that I haven’t actually sat my arse down in front of a keyboard. Well, that’s not actually true. Facebook knows it’s not true, and Jimmy...
Presenting Strength, in 15 Minutes or Less
Can a 15 minute “triage” session with a coach make a difference? See how intentional focus and a few powerful questions can clarify the issues and give you a roadmap for what to do next.
The Irony of Judgment: An Ovation to “Tom”
How one client reframed his thinking about an annoying client to focus on empathy.
Never Apologize for Chocolate Mousse
Trust that your generous gestures are enough. I have a lovely friend who gifted me some "surplus" homemade chocolate mousse (surplus? Not in my house). As she handed it to me, she apologized for a bit of visible whipped cream that "wasn't supposed to be there" (I'm...
I’m Over It. Not.
It took me many years, lost friendships and missed opportunities to understand: anytime I even think the words “I’m over it,” I am telling myself a story. It’s a story of invincibility from the most bullet-proof version of myself I can conjure up. It’s a story about...
Learning How to be Wrong
Some years ago, I heard a story about three-year-old Nolan running into his house to retrieve another ball. He had to get another ball because Kurt, who was 47, "made a really BIG mistake," having tossed the ball into the neighbor's fenced yard, where it couldn't be...
Never Apologize for Chocolate Mousse
Trust that your generous gestures are enough. I have a lovely friend who gifted me some "surplus" homemade chocolate mousse (surplus? Not in my house). As she handed it to me, she apologized for a bit of visible whipped cream that "wasn't supposed to be there" (I'm...
What Sets You Off Will Set You Free: How the Things That Annoy You Hold the Key to Happiness
It happened AGAIN. The toilet seat was left in the standing position. A driver cut you off. A waitress got your order wrong. A customer service agent was useless. Someone cut you off in traffic. Your child still hasn’t done what you asked. A co-worker interrupted you...
I’m Over It. Not.
It took me many years, lost friendships and missed opportunities to understand: anytime I even think the words “I’m over it,” I am telling myself a story. It’s a story of invincibility from the most bullet-proof version of myself I can conjure up. It’s a story about...
First Person Vulnerable: What Your Language Reveals About You
Ten women sat in a circle in my living room, warmed by the fire and the company of other women, identifying the attributes of their Inner Critics. In the space they created together for this purpose, they began to share their experiences, making it possible for others...
Annoyed? Good. It’s Your ‘Bat Signal’ for Mindful Self-Awareness
How often do you feel annoyed during your workday? Nobody would blame you, really, considering all the insanity you deal with. Think about who brings the crazy in your office. Wouldn’t it be nice if they dialed it down? How much happier would you be if Marty stopped...
Learning How to be Wrong
Some years ago, I heard a story about three-year-old Nolan running into his house to retrieve another ball. He had to get another ball because Kurt, who was 47, "made a really BIG mistake," having tossed the ball into the neighbor's fenced yard, where it couldn't be...
Why I Want to be More Like My Cat
I was in the garden, watering my flower garden, when I doused my favorite cat, LindaRonstadt, with a spray of cold water. It was a mistake, of course. I know how much she dislikes getting wet: only slightly less than she dislikes getting caught in a hailstorm, but...
Never Apologize for Chocolate Mousse
Trust that your generous gestures are enough. I have a lovely friend who gifted me some "surplus" homemade chocolate mousse (surplus? Not in my house). As she handed it to me, she apologized for a bit of visible whipped cream that "wasn't supposed to be there" (I'm...
What Sets You Off Will Set You Free: How the Things That Annoy You Hold the Key to Happiness
It happened AGAIN. The toilet seat was left in the standing position. A driver cut you off. A waitress got your order wrong. A customer service agent was useless. Someone cut you off in traffic. Your child still hasn’t done what you asked. A co-worker interrupted you...
I’m Over It. Not.
It took me many years, lost friendships and missed opportunities to understand: anytime I even think the words “I’m over it,” I am telling myself a story. It’s a story of invincibility from the most bullet-proof version of myself I can conjure up. It’s a story about...
Annoyed? Good. It’s Your ‘Bat Signal’ for Mindful Self-Awareness
How often do you feel annoyed during your workday? Nobody would blame you, really, considering all the insanity you deal with. Think about who brings the crazy in your office. Wouldn’t it be nice if they dialed it down? How much happier would you be if Marty stopped...
When Part of You Wants Something Else: The Origin of Inner Conflict
When we’re of more than one mind, the inner conflicts can be painful and frustrating. Getting to know which parts of you want something different is the key to resolving those conflicts.
Learning How to be Wrong
Some years ago, I heard a story about three-year-old Nolan running into his house to retrieve another ball. He had to get another ball because Kurt, who was 47, "made a really BIG mistake," having tossed the ball into the neighbor's fenced yard, where it couldn't be...
I Named My Inner Procrastinator “Juno”
Hey. Yeah, I know. It’s been a minute. It’s not that I haven’t been thinking about writing. I think about it every day. It’s just that I haven’t actually sat my arse down in front of a keyboard. Well, that’s not actually true. Facebook knows it’s not true, and Jimmy...
Presenting Strength, in 15 Minutes or Less
Can a 15 minute “triage” session with a coach make a difference? See how intentional focus and a few powerful questions can clarify the issues and give you a roadmap for what to do next.
The Irony of Judgment: An Ovation to “Tom”
How one client reframed his thinking about an annoying client to focus on empathy.
Troubled? Return to Your Values.
We behave, it is said, in accordance with our values. That’s a disturbing thought, given my all-too-human propensity to act in ways that blatantly conflict with those attributes which I profess to value most highly.
When we’re of more than one mind, the inner conflicts can be painful and frustrating. Getting to know which parts of you want something different is the key to resolving those conflicts. Some years ago, I heard a story about three-year-old Nolan running into his house to retrieve another ball. He had to get another ball because Kurt, who was 47, "made a really BIG mistake," having tossed the ball into the neighbor's fenced yard, where it couldn't be... Hey. Yeah, I know. It’s been a minute. It’s not that I haven’t been thinking about writing. I think about it every day. It’s just that I haven’t actually sat my arse down in front of a keyboard. Well, that’s not actually true. Facebook knows it’s not true, and Jimmy... Can a 15 minute “triage” session with a coach make a difference? See how intentional focus and a few powerful questions can clarify the issues and give you a roadmap for what to do next. How one client reframed his thinking about an annoying client to focus on empathy. Imagine that you’re a college student living abroad, wandering the beautiful, winding backstreets of Barcelona. You’re on your own for the first time in your life, feeling completely immersed in carefree joy, peaceful solitude, energizing independence, and... We behave, it is said, in accordance with our values. That’s a disturbing thought, given my all-too-human propensity to act in ways that blatantly conflict with those attributes which I profess to value most highly. As of October, 2019, InsightOut Life and EQ Insight Coaching have been combined into a new entity: Ovation Coaching. This is the story behind the new brand. I was in the garden, watering my flower garden, when I doused my favorite cat, LindaRonstadt, with a spray of cold water. It was a mistake, of course. I know how much she dislikes getting wet: only slightly less than she dislikes getting caught in a hailstorm, but... Trust that your generous gestures are enough. I have a lovely friend who gifted me some "surplus" homemade chocolate mousse (surplus? Not in my house). As she handed it to me, she apologized for a bit of visible whipped cream that "wasn't supposed to be there" (I'm... It happened AGAIN. The toilet seat was left in the standing position. A driver cut you off. A waitress got your order wrong. A customer service agent was useless. Someone cut you off in traffic. Your child still hasn’t done what you asked. A co-worker interrupted you... Today is "Free Listening Day," an event scheduled by Urban Confessional to be part of National Conversation Week. I'll be holding up a "Free Listening" sign in downtown Annapolis to see what's on people's minds. For me, listening skills are critical both for my...When Part of You Wants Something Else: The Origin of Inner Conflict
Learning How to be Wrong
I Named My Inner Procrastinator “Juno”
Presenting Strength, in 15 Minutes or Less
The Irony of Judgment: An Ovation to “Tom”
What’s Your “Barcelona Moment”?
Troubled? Return to Your Values.
The Ovation Story
Why I Want to be More Like My Cat
Never Apologize for Chocolate Mousse
What Sets You Off Will Set You Free: How the Things That Annoy You Hold the Key to Happiness
Want to Listen Like a Pro? Here’s How.