Adventures on the Blog
Stories, (Un)Marketing experiments, inspiring conversations and spiritual business
Coaching Isn’t Therapy But It Is Transformational
A couple weeks ago, @Captain1nsaneo left this comment on A Fresh Look at Conflict video on YouTube: “I don't know what I should think that youtube is recommending me group therapy sessions.” I spent an embarrassingly long time arguing with Captain1nsaneo in my head....
How I Almost Hired a Coach—and Why She Lost the Sale Without Even Knowing It
A while back I invited a coach to a friendly chat. I’d met Viv at a transformational event and she seemed real, insightful and had a razor sharp wit. What Viv didn’t know was she was on my shortlist of Coaches I’d Love to Hire. So when I asked the question, “How do...
The Annoying Phrase Coaches Hide Behind
Time to answer a random question of the day: What commonly used phrase really irks you? I have to admit…. When people say, “That’s just how I roll!” it's more irritating than pulling out a nose hair. What does that even mean? According to StackExchange, the phrase...
Lessons About Worry From a Ted Talk Audition and Bill Murray
Last week I recorded a Ted Talk “audition tape.” It was an assignment given in The Awakeners program with Michael Neill. A few participants will be chosen to present their Talk live in London next week. I spent hours writing and rehearsing. The doing part was fine....
Before You Were Born – A Love Story
Today is April 23rd. The day on which my love was born. My partner-in-love, Olly. If you know him, perhaps you’ll wish him a Happy Birthday. And if you don’t know him, you might join me in wondering about the gift of being born. Before you were born, we were One....
What a Billion-Dollar Investor Taught Me About Community and Flow
I came across the profile of Graham Duncan aka “the Talent Whisperer,” thanks to Tim Ferriss’ email newsletter. New York magazine named him one of the “49 Most Powerful New Yorkers You’ve Never Heard Of.” Graham Duncan is the co-founder of East Rock Capital, a firm...
Why Self-Confidence Isn’t Required (and Where Coaches Get Confused)
A client asked this question the other day: “Do you have to believe in yourself to do something?” They had been taught that positive thinking and confidence are prerequisites for action that gets results. So I picked up a pen and said, “Let’s test it out.” I placed a...
The Transformational Power of Paid Coaching and Getting Paid to Coach
My ex-husband was an amazing bargain shopper. He had a nose for a good deal, and a talent for snagging the triple-coupon discount at Stop & Shop. Sometimes we’d get items completely free. Oh, the gleeful triumph of gaming the system! Our cupboard was well stocked...
Let’s have a Wild Creation chat!
Tell me what lights you up, where you’re flummoxed, and how I can help. We’ll set off for a conversation that surprises and delights us both.
