Why I Believe Those Who Have Experienced Trauma Make the VERY BEST Trauma Coaches!
“I was country… when country wasn’t cool!” That’s always been one of my favorite songs! I sing it often when I’m in my car or out for a walk. I love to sing these words: “They call us country bumpkins For stickin’ to our rootsI’m just glad we’re in a countryWhere we’re all free to […]
Crossing the Finish Line to Emotional Sobriety
“My wife sent me here again because she said you think I’m an emotional drunk,” my client said as he plopped down in the chair! I had to laugh. I’d seen him for his problem with alcohol years before. Seeing him back again and flopping into a chair like he’d been sentenced to our session […]
More Steps toward Emotional Sobriety
“Although I’m highly successful in my field, I noticed that after about two years of taking companies to great heights … that same old emotional intoxication shows up!” I nodded with understanding. “And now that I’ve been sober for almost 5 years, I guess I just thought the emotional sobriety would catch up with my […]
Developing Emotional Sobriety Requires Recognizing & Untangling Skewed Thinking
“Wait! Did you say my thoughts were ‘screwed’?” my client demanded. With a smile, I clarified … “I did not. I said they were ‘skewed’.” He looked confused as he paused to ponder. “Is there a difference?” I smiled again as I casually responded, “Not much, I guess!” We both laughed. I had been speaking […]
EMOTIONAL SOBRIETY … And Why You Need It Whether You Are An Addict or NOT!
The host of the broadcast asked a great question with curiosity His reaction wasn’t different than most people’s when they hear about emotional sobriety: “Wait a minute! What is this about emotional sobriety? And what is it?” Before I answered the question about what it was, I clarified that many people mistakenly believe that this […]
Your Presence Leaves A Mark: Is it Positive or Negative?
“I couldn’t believe it when my wife said to me: ‘YES! Who you are makes a difference … it ruins many days of my life! But I’m not sure that’s a difference you should be proud of!’ I was just stunned!” my client blurted out in desperation. “First of all, she isn’t one to say […]
Aint’ Nothin’ Like the Real Thing: Authenticity
“I just had my first performance review in my new position, and I was stunned to receive the feedback that I was ‘too polished’.” My client was clearly mystified. “When you make six figures a year in sales, how can you possibly be ‘to polished’?” I nodded to validate his concern. Then I asked, “Is […]
The Number One Goal in Life
My client rushed into my office with urgency: “I read this quote this week, and it’s like everything you’ve been saying to me is summarized here: ‘The number one goal of life is developing mastery in your unique ability and thus living out your unique calling and your purpose at the highest possible level’.” (Dan […]
Let’s Wire You Up With Empowering Beliefs That Will Take You To Extraordinary Places
“I was reading to my grandson from Dr. Seuss’s book: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” my client shared. “He was giggling, and all the while I was thinking, I’m pretty sure that you co-authored this book!” “You’ll be on your way up!You’ll be seeing great sights!You’ll join the high fliersWho soar to high heights. You […]
The First Step in Rewiring Your Brain WITHOUT Limiting Beliefs
“I’m pretty sure you told me last week when I asked you how you could be sure that the problem I was facing was due to my limiting beliefs. I’m also fairly sure that you told me that the answer (to whether or not I had them) would be found, like the proof in the […]