When I coach people who feel like their future is either too uncertain or too wide open to make their next decision, it’s amazing how much saying one ‘yes’ can help other things fall into place.
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When you put something out into the world (such as a book or a blog or a retreat…), it’s hard to predict which bits will stick — with you or those who participate.
I’m about a month out from the “Reimagine your Story” retreat Lisa Gerber and I hosted in Provence. For me, it was a very memorable week, with lots of takeaways and precious moments. But there are a few elements that are popping into my mind more often than others so far, and I thought you might enjoy them.
Continue reading “What’s Stuck”Piano Recitals
Have you ever been good at something, but struggled to perform it under pressure?
I took piano lessons growing up, and can play decently, but found recitals excruciating because my hands shake when I’m nervous. I can speak or sing under those circumstances, but playing the piano is rough. If someone judged my piano-playing ability only on recital day, they’d definitely slot me as a beginner.
Continue reading “Piano Recitals”The New Kid
When was the last time you were the new person in the room?
New job? New school? New club?
For many of us, as we get established in our career and networks, it doesn’t happen nearly as often as it used to.
I was one of the new people last week at an event in Croatia called Synergy – The Retreat Show. It was a good reminder of what it feels like to be new. Here’s what I left with.
Continue reading “The New Kid”100 Specific Wants
“I want to dance more.”
One of the activities we enjoyed during the “Reimagine your Story” retreat I ran in southern France last week was to write down 100 things you want.
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