Career/Life Tips, Reflections & Questions, tips

Want less stress? Choose your words carefully.

In a recent phone call with a friend, I asked how she was doing. "STRESSED," was her emphatic one-word answer. "Oh yeah?" I asked. "What has you all stressed out?" She then rattled off an impressive list of projects she was working on. As she talked about them, I could hear a smile creeping into… Continue reading Want less stress? Choose your words carefully.

leadership, Reflections & Questions

Three Magic Words You Can Invoke Anytime

I first was acquainted with these three magic words when I attended Georgetown University's leadership coaching program: Up Until Now...  At first blush, they might not sound that powerful, but - having used them with countless clients (and myself!) - I am now a believer. Here's the power of this phrase: It gives you permission… Continue reading Three Magic Words You Can Invoke Anytime