In 2005 I needed life-saving surgery. After six days of tremendous pain, significant weight lost, and incorrect diagnoses, my medical team finally discovered the issue. The prognosis was scary, the next steps were going to be challenging, and I would need months to heal, but I was relieved.
Naming the issue meant we were solving the right problem. No longer would I depend on short-term Band-Aids because we were going to address the root cause. Correctly naming an issue matters.
Read MoreWhen I hear someone say that language is the most powerful path for human connection, I cringe. I have a visceral reaction to those words. For that statement to be true, two people must speak the same language. An English speaker and a Portuguese speaker are going to face some challenges in connecting through language.
Read MoreThe work I do generally starts with a team, but it often leads to other specific areas of growth. After we unpack how the group is doing, we may discover a need to invest in developing the leaders, establishing team culture, resolving conflict, or prioritizing personal growth. One of my favorite sessions that connects with several of these themes is called,
Read MoreOver the last three months, I have more than 100 hours in airports and on planes traveling from client to client and city to city. While this lifestyle feels routine to me, I do have moments when I find myself in awe over the fact that I can board a cylinder made of titanium, steel, and aluminum and in just a few hours resume my life in a new city and new state.
Read MoreI like to workout, but I really like working out at night; I sleep better, I clear my head from a full day, and there aren’t too many people at the gym. I should also share that I LOVE doing cardio workouts! My gym has a lot of cardio options and I feel so alive when I do 60 minutes of cardio.
Read MoreI am currently working with a team that is in a tough position; an epic plague has all but hit this team! You name the injury, illness, or bizarre twist of fate and odds are it applies to this team. Players are being asked to play different positions,
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