How often do you find yourself saying “I don’t have time”? When was the last time someone asked you if you could do something that you felt you didn’t have time for? At the thought of adding yet another commitment to your plate, you can feel your anxiety and stress mounting, with burnout edging ever closer. What was your response to the request? Was it an immediate “I can’t,” “I don’t have … [Read more...]
Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
How is it possible to come to peace with even the most adverse experiences? Does doing so mean that these events happened “for a reason”? Recently, someone asked if I believe that everything happens for a reason. Before answering, I took a moment to ponder. In the naive optimism of my younger adult years, my answer may have been “yes.” In the initial quest of my spiritual growth during my … [Read more...]
Adding Dimension: The Most Powerful Way to Challenge an Opinion
How do you best challenge an opinion or point-of-view that differs greatly from your own? Our virtual world has created a sometimes-overwhelming platform of personal opinions. In any given search on a specific topic, you are bound to find pieces that align with your personal viewpoint and some that differ drastically. Scrolling through social media, there will inevitably be pieces that make you … [Read more...]
The Singular Difference between Self-Expression and Seeking Acceptance
How do you distinguish between self-expression and seeking people's acceptance? The difference between self-expression and seeking acceptance can be summarized in one word: GROWTH. Self-expression is about telling the world how you can do good, support growth and be of service. It includes sharing: WHO you are WHAT you stand for + WHY This includes what you’ve experienced (and … [Read more...]
Listen In: 3 Simple Steps to Finding Your Unique Voice
Your voice is the springboard for your personal brand. In this post: What is your voice? How do you find it? We are all shaped with unique perspectives for a reason: to be meaningful contributors to business and society. The lens through which we experience life provides the filter and foundation from which we offer value to others. Shaping our unique voice requires that we understand the … [Read more...]
The 3 Deep Impacts of Personal Storytelling in Business
Sharing your personal story can be scary, though is it worth the risk? Storytelling Series, Part III. In this post: 3 Positive Impacts of Personal Storytelling It is a risk to venture into a realm of sharing personal details, especially in the context of business. Just as with any conversations in life, there will be people with whom our story resonates and others with whom it does … [Read more...]