The Power of Vulnerability

The most profound lesson that I have learned in my adult life is the power of vulnerability. Like most when I first heard that word, it made me think of weakness. I have come to understand

Be the Best Communicator Without Saying a Word

“In order to be interesting, you have to be interested.” One of my favorite quotes by Dale Carnegie in his classic book How to Win Friends and Influence People. The book was printed in 1936

Want to Stay Young? Go and Have Fun!

Kids having funThere is a huge movement and industry centered around anti-aging. Although it’s certainly not new, it has become more prevalent over the past decade. People want to look and feel

How to Use Your Talents to Help Others

When you say it out loud, it sounds completely reasonable “to share your gifts or talents with the world”. However, it’s not that simple to learn how to use your talents to help others or bring them

3 Keys to Get Along With Others. Yep, Even That Neighbor!

It is not practical to think that we can get along with everyone, but we can certainly try. The beauty of our world is that it is diverse and full of interesting people everywhere. That means that

S.E.A. to be Vulnerable

One of the most popular subjects that I coach on is the subject of vulnerability. Yes, I realize that sea is not grammatically correct in the title but that is the acronym we will use to work on being

3 Quotes to Shape Your Communication

The rule of 3 I use is really getting in the way today, because I want to share 20 quotes that have shaped my communication. “Sticking to my guns”, I had to pick my favorite three that have forever

Don’t Wait for a Tragedy to Live Fully Now!

Human beings are funny creatures. We each have our own idiosyncrasies in life but there is one common flaw that we all seem to share. That is not fully embracing life until something tragic happens.

3 Reasons People Come Into Your Life

When I reflect on all the amazing people that I have met in my life, it fills my heart with joy. Yet, there is also a certain sadness when you think of those human beings that were a vital part of

People Remember How You Made Them Feel

The famous quote by Maya Angelou is “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” In this busy world we

The Power of Humility Opens Doors

The power of humility does more than opens doors—it sets the entire stage for our character and shapes who we are. We as humans all possess this fascinating thing called an ego. For years I prided my

How to Set Boundaries in Relationships

Knowing how to set boundaries in relationships is a skill that I wish I had learned much earlier in life. Looking back at the amount of time, heartache, and energy that could have been saved if I just

Your Words Matter

When it comes to relationships with your spouse, kids, friends, and co-workers, remember that your words matter.“Be careful with your words. Once they are said,they can be only forgiven, not forgotten

3 Things to Say For an Epic Relationship

We all want to have the best relationships possible right? So why don’t we? It is possible to have epic relationships with our spouse, kids, friends, and co-workers but we often choose not to

Trust: The Foundation of a Strong Relationship

When it comes to building a successful and fulfilling relationship, trust is crucial. Without trust, a relationship is built on a shaky foundation and is more likely to fail. In this blog post,

Building & Deepening Relationships

Building and deepening relationships is essential for both personal and professional growth. When we have strong connections with others, we feel supported, motivated, and happy. Whether it’s with,