“Inspiration may be a form of superconsciousness, or perhaps of subconsciousness — I wouldn’t know. But I am sure it is the antithesis of self-consciousness.” — Aaron Copland The New Year, with… Read more “Is your resolution based in shame, or fulfillment?”
Tag: Coaching
Are you a Professional?
Thursday was a critical practice for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. The BPO was preparing to perform Stravinsky’s Petrushka, a work considered by most musicians to be “one… Read more “Are you a Professional?”
The Yin and Yang of Setting Risky Goals
I would have never experienced that moment above, if I had never learned how to set risky goals for myself and my family. Most people I know… Read more “The Yin and Yang of Setting Risky Goals”
Creating Transformation in Coaching Clients
We live in a society struggling with self-worth. Advertisements play this up by suggesting that if we only drank that beer, drove that car, used that electronic… Read more “Creating Transformation in Coaching Clients”
How to make resolutions that you will make stick, and make 2016 your best year ever
It’s the new year, and I hope it’s going to be a great one for you. Whether it is good, bad or great, is largely a result… Read more “How to make resolutions that you will make stick, and make 2016 your best year ever”
We limit our potential when we do this
A photographer brings their own values, perspectives, judgement, style and vision to a photo-shoot. This is an important part of the art – a Richard Avedon portrait… Read more “We limit our potential when we do this”
Breaking down mental barriers by asking good questions
Every now and again, I practice coaching myself. I have two decks of cards (one purchased, and one I made myself) with open ended “powerful questions” that… Read more “Breaking down mental barriers by asking good questions”
How to add something simple, to enjoy your life
How often are do keep yourself from celebrating success when it wasn’t perfect? Sports fans are willing to forgive almost any transgression, if their team has won. There… Read more “How to add something simple, to enjoy your life”
How to inspire yourself into the life you want
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” – Jim Rohn Its an interesting thought experiment to stop and consider how… Read more “How to inspire yourself into the life you want”
Clifton/Gallup Strengths Finder
The biggest shift this year in my life has been finding self confidence. At the beginning of the year I really suffered from a sense that I had… Read more “Clifton/Gallup Strengths Finder”
