Mentored By Your Supervisor

It’s not uncommon in my coaching calls to hear some of my clients wonder if they are being guided by their mentors in directions that may not be the best for them or their career success. They wonder if meeting the expectations given them will actually benefit them in...

Interrupt Your Bad Habits

I’m preparing a presentation for a counselor’s conference this spring about how therapy changes the brain’s neuroprocessing function. It’s an interesting topic and I’m enjoying the research. One of the interesting findings is how much people rely on their habits. A...

Make Your Sacrifice Worthwhile

I happened to watch an ESPN show that told the story of John Calipari, basketball coach for the University of Kentucky. One of the video clips in the story showed him being recognized for all his accomplishments and success. During his remarks, he said something that...

One More High-Performer Practice

One thing I’ve learned from working with successful professionals is that they get results the right way. One practice I’ve observed is the way they reflect on past failings to determine what they could have done better. Rather than just chalking up their...

When You Aren’t Included

Sometimes your clients want you there for important decisions and sometimes they don’t. WHEN THEY DO… You know the feeling you get when your clients acknowledge and recognize you for the value you bring? “We want to schedule a meeting and would like to have you there....