Author: Beth Wonson
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No… I have not actually tried this myself!
I’m on a pseudo vacation this week – and it’s glorious. I’m back home in Massachusetts, spending time with my soon to be born grandson, his beautiful momma (my daughter Annie), my siblings and their families. I’m also doing on-site work with some of my East Coast clients. Which brings me to one of…
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I am angry! – Or am I?
I run up against anger in all aspects of my life. I see it in my work, in my family, in my community and most dauntingly – in myself. As I hear participant’s stories in my Navigating Challenging Dialogue™ workshops, I am reaffirmed that anger: a) Doesn’t have the impact on others we were…
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The Power of Horse Wisdom
Animals feel our energy and provide value, clear feedback. So I want to ask you – how would you like to tap into that resource and go to the next level – personally or professionally? The stories below are from clients* and from my own experiences, they will help you see the power of horse wisdom.The…
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What’s your story?
Stories play a powerful role in our lives. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves are the most impactful. Positive stories can help us launch dreams, achieve our goals and propel us to the next level. Negative stories can do quite the opposite. And most significantly, negative stories can create disconnection from others.When working with…
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I’m not apologizing for that…
The term battle royale comes from ancient Rome when two gladiators would fight until only one was left standing. Luckily we have evolved past such unproductive ways of being. Or have we? If you work in an office, are involved in a community group or have a family, you’ve experienced a modern day battle…
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That’s gotta be sarcasm…or is it?
Growing up north of Boston the youngest of five kids, sarcasm mattered in my world. Bostonians are known for their quick wit and clever, but cutting sarcasm, and my siblings and I were no exception. At family gatherings I frequently heard, “Can’t you take a joke?” or “I was only kidding!” Being the baby of…
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5 simple ways to get more from your brain!
I was at a luncheon last week where Sara Caputo of Radiant Consulting in Santa Barbara was the speaker. Sara has an extensive background and credibility in organizing – which seems to be a current theme in my life these days. In the past month I’ve: 1. Read and implemented many aspects of Marie Kondo’s “The Life…
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I am that person. You are that person.
I often get called to help deal with “that person”. You know who I mean. The employee who’s too valuable to terminate, but they have annoying patterns of behavior that cause drama and take up valuable time. Now, for some reason, it has reached the crisis point. And they have become “that person”. Recently I…
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130 Shirts, 20 Pairs of Pants and a Problem Solving Activity
This weekend I held space for someone dear to me to let go of a big chunk of the past and deposit it squarely into the bin at the Goodwill. Initially I was more inspired than she was. I had picked up a copy of the best selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”…
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Am I Perfectly Clear?
My youngest daughter was about four years old and playing outside with a friend. They were into a little mischief playing in an area of the yard that was off limits. In my stern mother voice I clarified the rules again and then asked, “Am I perfectly clear?” (I am not even sure where I…