Communication

Can you set boundaries from a place of calm and kindness? We often end up confronting these issues when we’re frustrated or feeling guilt or regret. Think of an event or project that [...]

Have you ever stopped to think about how you make other people feel? Whether it’s a loved one or a difficult colleague, do they feel better or worse after interacting with you? Do they feel [...]

What do you see in the picture? Is it a bird? Or do you see a rabbit? Our brains are always looking for patterns. We take some information, do a quick analysis, make some assumptions and jump to [...]

There were times when I used to feel unappreciated by my family. Like when I would do the dishes when that’s normally my husband’s chore and he didn’t notice. Or when I packed [...]

My friend is a professional speaker. She’s done tons of talks and videos and interviews. She doesn’t need me to tell her that she’s good. She’s heard it many times before. [...]

“I feel it’s important to say what’s on my mind.” “I want to be authentic and share how I really feel.” “Transparency is key in a relationship.” [...]

I was training a department that was going through a lot of change. People were sharing how stressful it was and how hard it made their jobs. I noticed a gentleman in the back with his arms [...]

Imagine your coworker comes back from a meeting and starts venting about how humiliated they were by another person’s response to their project update. Their frustration is boiling over as [...]

Lots of friends have recommended the documentary, The Social Dilemma, so I knew it would be interesting. And it certainly was! The film discusses how social media has turned into a tool that uses [...]

Have you ever heard these quotes from the late President Nixon? ”I was not lying. I said things that later on seemed to be untrue.” Or, “I’m not a crook.” It may seem like a common [...]