You Are a Genius

Those are the words I heard at a recent workshop that I gave.  I had just helped a participant make sense of key events in her life, to tell  a story of how her past fits into present and how she got to be so good at what she does today. I coached her in…

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I Deserve to Be Here

I’ve shifted my mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. No, I didn’t blindly repeat a mantra about how the Universe is loving and abundant.  Nor did I go to the bank and get a $100 bill to carry around in my wallet. And I didn’t watch a video of an Internet sensation…

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On Being a Writer

I have been writing for the last eight years, ever since I left my last corporate job and went off on my own. I found out quickly that to be a good writer, I needed to do three things: Read good writing.  This was not hard to do.  I love to read. Write a lot,…

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Creativity from a Puzzle Master

I ran across an interesting article on creativity, profiling Scott Kim, who makes a living as a "puzzle master" and contributes a puzzle column to Psychology Today. Photo by Scott Kim. I noted a few things from the article that I think relate to his ability to be creative: Kim is a boundary crosser, with…

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Summer of Opportunity

I was coaching a client when I blurted out, "This is your summer of opportunity." My client had been talking about activities winding down for the summer break and having more time to pursue other interests, beyond the usual obligations of life. She also reported a discussion with her new manager, who was curious about…

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