We're All in This Together

In the fast-paced world we live and work in these days, it's easy for things to pile up.  As important as decluttering can be, it's often challenging to find the time and create the system to do so on a regular basis.  On this episode, I talk about how decluttering our physical environment is directly connected to our mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as our ability to focus, create, and suc...

Readiness is an important part of life and success, both individually and collectively.  However, when we're attempting to do something big, new, or both, the paradox is that we're usually not quite ready and always ready at the same time.  On this episode I talk about how we often get in our own way with perfectionism, procrastination, and fear.  I then share five specific things we can do to tak...

Being present is a lot easier said than done, especially these days.  On this episode, I talk about some of the many reasons we get distracted, overwhelmed, and stuck in the past or obsessed with the future in today's world.  I then share some specific things we can do to embrace the now, thus allowing us to be present, let go of erroneous stress and worry, and have the kind of presence and impact...

I've always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the saying, "Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good."  However, this is often true.  The tricky thing about good fortune is that we can't control it.  At the same time, very few individuals, teams, or organizations are able to truly be successful without some serendipity playing a role.  On this episode I talk about some of what makes goo...

Creating, leading, and experiencing anything new or different requires us to tap into possibility.  As positive and powerful as possibility can be, it can also be quite scary and vulnerable.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes it challenging.  I then share some specific things we can do to effectively tap into the power of possibility.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book),...

As the saying goes, "the only constant in life is change."  While this is true, change can be tricky to navigate since most of us seek and fear change at the same time.  On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons why navigating change, especially these days, can be challenging.  I then share six specific things we can do to embrace change effectively.   Resources: We're All in This Together...

At work and in life, it's inevitable that we'll face various storms - change, uncertainty, challenge, disappointment, and even chaos.  Our ability to stay calm and grounded in the face of these things is both difficult and essential.  On this episode, I talk about some specific things we can do to stay centered in the midst of the storms we face.  Doing this can allow us to navigate these storms a...

Conflict can be difficult to address and resolve effectively, but doing so is essential to the success of our relationships, families, teams, companies, communities, and more.  On this episode, I talk about some of the main reasons dealing with conflict can be hard.  I then share the two specific ways we can resolve conflict successfully, and offer tips for how to do so.   Resources: We're All in...

A mentor of mine said to me years ago, "There are two things you could do that would dramatically improve the quality of your life…be easy to impress and hard to offend." On this episode, I discuss why this is such sage, albeit challenging, advice. I talk about some of what makes both of these things hard, and offer specific suggestions for how we can live, work, parent, lead, and operate from the...

Many of us, myself included, can be obsessed with action.  And while taking action is essential to so many aspects of success for ourselves and others, we sometimes overlook the importance of allowing.  Being able to pause, step back, and allow things to happen is often fundamental to the manifestation of our biggest goals and dreams, individually and collectively.  On this episode, I talk about w...

In order for us to accomplish or experience what we truly want, personally or professionally, we have to be willing to go for it.  This, however, can be scary and challenging for a whole host of reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of what gets in our way of going after what we want.  I then share some specific things we can do to access courage and boldness…and to go for it effectively. R...

Uncertainty is a fundamental part of work and life, especially these days, yet it can often be scary and upsetting.  The more willing we are to truly embrace uncertainty, the more successful, peaceful, and impactful we can be in all areas of life.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes uncertainty so challenging.  I then share some specific things we can do to effectively embrace it in...

We all deal with challenging people, situations, and circumstances, and sometimes this can be quite difficult.  While it's easy and understandable for these challenges to impact us, we often forget that we're the common denominator in everything we experience.  On this episode, I talk about how we can authentically take ownership and make the necessary changes needed to navigate anything we face....

Setting healthy boundaries is essential for our wellbeing, our relationships, our teams, our families, and more.  However, it can be difficult to do this effectively.  On this episode, I talk about the important distinction between boundaries and requests, address some of the biggest challenges we face in setting healthy boundaries, and share some specific tips to allow us to be more successful in...

Supporting those around us is one of the most important, yet challenging, things for us to do as leaders, parents, co-workers, friends, family members, and human beings.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make providing support difficult.  I then share some specific ideas for how we can support those we work with and live with in an authentic and effective way. Resources: We're...

For us to be inspired, it's essential that we're up to something that truly matters to us.  This can be much easier said than done at times, especially these days.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it challenging for us to be engaged in important things that matter.  I then share what we can do, specifically, to inspire ourselves and others…and make sure we're up to what...

For us to be able to grow, change, and truly succeed, we must have the courage to tell the truth - first to ourselves and then to those around us.  This is much easier said than done.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it hard for us to face and share the truth.  I then talk about why this is essential for us, our relationships, our teams, and any important change or goal...

It takes real courage to step into the "arena" in life.  We understandably get scared of failure, judgment, and rejection.  However, to achieve or experience anything that truly matters to us - personally or professionally - we're required to take some risks and vulnerably put ourselves out there.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this challenging and scary, and I share some specif...

Back in my baseball days when we'd get down early in a game, we would often talk about just going "station to station."  This meant we needed to keep things simple and just try to get runners on base…so that we could methodically get back into the game.  When things get stressful, overwhelming, or difficult, it's often an important practice for us to stay present and focus on going station to stat...

Trusting ourselves is essential to so many aspects of life, work, leadership, relationships, parenting, and more.  However, self-trust can be challenging for a number of understandable reasons.  On this episode, I explore some of the key things that get in the way of us trusting ourselves.  I also share four specific things we can do to expand our capacity for self-trust and enhance our confidence...

I'm honored and excited about the conversation on this episode, with my friend, mentor, and longtime counselor, Christopher Andersonn, who just released a powerful new book called Living an Enchanted Life.  Chris is a sought-after teacher who works with people of all kinds who are seeking meaningful change.  I met him almost 30 years ago and he has had a profound impact on my life and my work.  In...

When we own our story, we allow ourselves tell the truth about who we are, what has happened, and how we truly feel.  If we choose to share our story with others, we can both liberate ourselves from debilitating fear and shame, as well as connect with them in an authentic and vulnerable way.  On this episode, I talk about why it takes courage to own our story and why doing so is essential for our...

I had the incredible opportunity to see Taylor Swift in concert in Singapore.  It was such a joyful and positive experience.  On this episode, I share some reflections from the show, and specifically talk about the importance of setting a positive tone for ourselves, our teams, and those around us.  This can be tricky to do in an authentic way for a number of reasons these days.  However, when we'...

Proving ourselves is something most of us do in certain aspects of work and life.  However, usually the harder we're trying to prove something, the less we actually believe it to be true, although this can sometimes be hard for us to see and own.  On this episode, I talk about some of the understandable reasons we feel compelled to prove ourselves, our ideas, or specific qualities.  I then share f...

So many things happen to us and around us throughout our lives and it's easy to fall into the never-ending trap of fault-finding.  We live in a blame-obsessed society and we often waste a lot of time blaming all kinds of situations, circumstances, and people (including ourselves).  On this episode I talk about the pervasive and dangerous nature of focusing on who or what is at fault.  And I share...