Archive for the Relationships

The traits of decisiveness and assertiveness used to be attributed to men. Now many women are quick thinkers, solution finders and speak up. Yet, is this always good? Find out the light and dark side of your strengths.

One of the most moving moments in my life occurred last year when visiting Berlin for a coaching colloquium. During a walking tour of the city, we stood on the spot where thousands of books by Jewish authors and other “un-German thinkers” were burned by the Nazis. In the middle of the now-empty square is [...]

Here’s how you can recognize what disgusts you to both increase connection and your own peace of mind.

On train platform in Milan, two women sandwiched me and forced me to walk to a food kiosk. They taught me a lesson about how women treat each other.

Many people make life decisions on what they don’t want anymore instead of on what they want. Here’s how to better plan your future.

The key to relationships is having agreements that are continually communicated–the shifting balance. Read this for steps you can use.

You don’t have to be a stickler for details to be a perfectionist. If you like things done your way, you may suffer from a new type of perfectionism. See if you fit the profile and what you can do to free yourself from this burden.

I had the opportunity to sit at the feet Don Miguel Ruiz and his son, don Jose. I have pages of notes that I feel I can review over and over as I work to see the world from their eyes. Here are a few of the moments of truth they shared with us.

If you have a dog or cat, I bet you look them in the eyes and tell them you love them. Iams, the pet food company, found that 91 percent of customers answering a survey admitted whispering those three little words to their furry friends. Why do we do this less often with our humans?

We sometimes hide things from those we love because we are afraid they won’t love us if they find out, or worse, they will laugh at us which could crush our vulnerable dreams.

Here are four wonderful lessons from a movie that shows us what happens when we keep secrets.