Category: Leadership
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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud…
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” ~Elizabeth Appell Last week I attended the San Luis Obispo Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon with 595 other women (and less than a dozen men). The energy and power in the room was palpable. It…
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Hey! I was only joking. Can’t you take a joke?
I get these kinds of calls all the time. Me: “Hello. This is Beth.” Her: “Hi. I’m in charge of finding a fun retreat for our team. Do you do that?” Me: “Hmm. Well, yes. Sometimes. Can you tell me more?” Her: “Oh, well, we just want something really fun. We…
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What If They Need Me?
This week’s topic is tough for me to write about because it’s something that is coming up lately in my own life. Here’s the deal, I still see setting boundaries as doing something to someone else – not as caring for myself. And when I do try to view boundaries as caring for myself, I…
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Maybe he’s just an a-hole
I read something yesterday that really stuck in my brain. And I churned it around uncomfortably until I knew I was going to write about it. There is a chat group for professional coaches that I participate in. It is rich with thought-provoking discussions and ideas. Yesterday, one of the members presented a scenario that…
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Anchors Away! Where are you going to toss your anchor?
The reoccurring theme this week has been around where to anchor myself – in the stories of my past or in my future? A few times each year I travel from where I live now to the place where I was born and lived up until about age 47. I never imagined living anywhere…
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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…