The Personal Journey
Falling In Love Again
When I took my first coaching training in 2003, I remember the feeling of a new world opening up to me–and the thrill of learning. I soon discovered that coaching was not just a profession or a set of tools, but a way of life. The “being” of coaching translated into curiosity, playfulness, and exquisite…
Read MoreMother’s Day 2015: A Seismic Shift in Small Moments
Twenty plus years ago, I was imprinted with the label, MOTHER, when my first child was born. A couple of years later, my second child was born. Two sons. Photo by Clever Cupcakes. Chip and I took on the role of parents with enthusiasm. After a 7-month maternity leave, I arranged with my employer to…
Read MoreThe Trapeze
This is a popular post I wrote many years ago, as I was starting my coaching business. It applies not just to starting a business but any change in your life that you’ve been wanting for a long time. Enjoy!–Carol There’s a beautiful metaphor for change. It’s a trapeze. The trapeze artist knows that in…
Read MoreNot Getting What We Want
While reading the book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo, I came across a chapter titled, “Not Getting What We Want”. An internal dialogue ensued. Me: Oh my, I need to read this. Book: “We are taught early on that to have an ambition and to work toward it is how we contribute to the…
Read MoreBlessings From Burning Out
Three years ago, I hit a low point in my life. I was on a self-imposed sabbatical, hoping to reverse the effects of working on a losing proposition. For two years, I had poured 90% of my time and energy into a start up that provided career development programs to universities (aka My Alumni Link).…
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