People show you who they are
The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #93 When’s the last time you were in a meeting or workshop and it seemed like the same participant kept offering their insights? At every break or Q and A opportunity. Again and again. This person will often share thoughts that don’t directly add value to the conversation, but they’re oblivious […]
When boundaries are essential
The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #58 Wherever I turn, I am learning. And the learning isn’t something I’m always looking for or truly want. In the process of selling our home, an inspector requested a certification for the existing furnace and air conditioner. No problem, I thought, as I invited a few HVAC folks to come […]
Expectations and frustration
The Coach’s Corner Newsletter #49 For years – expectations have ruled my life in one way or another. Whether in education, marriage, raising kids, having a career, transitioning to another career, relationships – I have set high expectations for myself. At the same time, the expectations I have of those in my space – partner, […]
Now you can get a blood test for Alzheimer’s
I woke up to an email from Quest Diagnostics last week – announcing they’ve released the first consumer blood test to detect the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Scrolling through the email, I was informed that I could put the test in my ‘shopping cart’ and buy it for $399. My father was diagnosed with […]
Warning: danger ahead!
When the news was finally released that all five men aboard the OceanGate Titan submersible lost their lives – there was an outpouring of grief and sadness for the families. Then came the questions. Followed quickly by the finger pointing. A normal series of events. In the midst of the fallout a phrase that caught […]