Change Your Mind, Change Your Body Not long ago, I attended a professional piano recital in downtown Portland. During Intermission, a young man approached me. “So,” he began, “Did you help organize this event?” My eyebrows shot up. “No, not at all!” I said. “I...
What Your Time Says About You Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. – Carl Sandburg Time is a precious resource. You get a certain number of minutes every day (1,440) and it is...
Stop Saying “Sorry” It used to bug me when I’d tell someone I was having a rough day or I’d stubbed my toe and they’d reply with, “I’m sorry.” “It’s not your fault,” I’d say. To say “I’m sorry” actually means, “I am filled with sorrow.” We equate “sorry” with...
Start Using Your Whole Brain It’s the time of year when spirits—and tensions—are high, schedules are out of whack, and everyone is consuming way more sugar and alcohol than usual. (Well, maybe not everyone. My kids haven’t had any alcohol lately.) A friend...
Powering Presence “Stand up tall and close your eyes,” I told my client. “Now, stretch your right arm out in front of you… sweep it up above you… and now circle all the way back behind you.” He did. “Let’s do that again,” I said, “but this time I want you to...
Communication Tips: Swimsuit Edition Swimsuit shopping. Ugh. Finding the right suit can be such a chore. I usually look for one that covers my wobbly bits, but that also suits (ha!) my personality—you know… fun, classy, and bold enough to attract attention...
