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MELT, MOLD, AND MOVE One of the processes that I discovered in conjunction with Jay and Bryan Morgan of Dynamic Health & Fitness is the M3 process, which is a wonderful concept for spiritual, mental, and physical renewal. M3 stands for Melt, Mold, and Move. As we recycle old ideas and practices that no longer…

IN THE ZONE BY ZONING OUT I was watching my son’s workout with a personal trainer recently and I couldn’t help but notice how well he was performing some fairly difficult movements. He was balancing on a wobble board (a very unstable situation), while catching and tossing a weighted ball. I was both amazed and…

LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Seek to understand the situations that boost or drain your energy by keeping an Energy Log for one week. Write down the instances when your energy levels are especially high or low as well and try to identify the related causes and explanations. Describe circumstances such as: What were you doing? Where were…

I recently returned from making a presentation and when my team asked me how it went, to their surprise I replied “I think it went too well.” Now you might be wondering how that is possible, so let me explain… I was really in-the-flow and spontaneous, and at times perhaps a little too unfiltered. Overall,…

MAKING IT STICK; 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO LASTING CHANGE 1. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY KEY POINTS While we use the strong declaration – It is your fault to get your attention, it is not about blame. It is however about personal responsibility and empowerment. When we buy-in that we have attracted most everything that shows up, either…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 10:  The Transformational Leader is 100% energetically engaged. The Transformational Leader plays full out. He knows that true power can only be achieved through powerful intentions, full commitment, and engaging 100% of his energy into the action.   iPEC

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 9:  The Transformational Leader is present in the moment. The transformational leader focuses on one action at a time. She cannot be distracted, as she is totally present to the task and experience at hand. Her intuition is alive and she is open to each event as…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER. Discipline 8: The Transformational Leaders experiences a sense of connection. The effective leader is aware, not only of the influence each person, place, and thing has on him, but also of his influence on them. He is also aware that no moment occurs in isolation, in that each…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 7: The Transformational Leaders is confident.  An effective, transformational leader is the culmination of a life’s work, a master in being. He knows that confidence is an internal capability, and instead of waiting for something to happen to bring confidence, he chooses to create it. Experience (and…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 6:  The Transformational Leader is fearless. The Transformational leader embraces the unknown and takes reasonable chances without fear or doubt. She realizes that fear does not exist in the present moment, and that whatever is unfolding will ultimately serve her. She knows that there is nothing to…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER  Discipline 5: The Transformational Leader is Authentic. The effective leader understands that while we are always searching for the greatest and most powerful expression of ourselves as people and leaders, we are each a once-in-all-history unique person. As we masterfully walk to the beat of our own drum,…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 4: The Transformational Leader trusts the process. The effective leader and athlete trusts the process of change, whether she is learning a new golf swing or engaged in an executive coaching process. Trusting the process means having faith in the commitment to your plan. It could involve…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 3: The Transformational Leader makes conscious choices. The effective leader knows that the more overall energy he has, the more present and sharp he is and the quicker and better he is able to make the best choices. He practices discernment and non-judgment and simultaneously uses logic,…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 2: The Transformational Leader accepts what is. The effective leader does not beat herself up. She accepts all aspects, traits, quirks, etc., of herself and others. She doesn’t take things personally, and doesn’t look at anything that happens as more than it actually is. Instead she accepts…

10 CORE DISCIPLINES OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER Discipline 1: The Transformational Leader is aware. The effective leader constantly observes and assesses himself/herself and everything around him/her. He/she understands what is true for him/her is not necessarily Truth. At any given moment, he/she is aware of who he/she is, why he/she is, and how he/she is…

It is Your Responsibility While we use the strong declaration – it is your fault to get your attention, it is not about blame. It is however about personal responsibility and empowerment. When we buy-in that we have attracted most everything that shows up, either consciously or unconsciously, we feel empowered to change things that…

It is the space between the notes that makes the music possible. It is the space in and around the vase that defines it’s shape. And it is the space that we create in our lives and our leadership that gives rise to insights, inspiration, and innovation. Unfortunately many of us have grown so accustomed…

I’m working on strengthening my adaptability.  While I like to think of myself as a pretty go-with-the-flow kind of person, there are certain times in particular when I am pushed to my flexible limits – and my limit was tested last week.  My husband and I were in Aruba and planned to fly home last Wednesday (you…

What makes a leader? If you find yourself pondering this question from time to time, you are not alone. Leaders evolve, and as such, are continuously trying to figure this one out. It’s not the definition of a leader that stumps us, as much as defining who we want to be as a leader and…

My son and I were on our way to karate class when the instrument panel of my car flashed, Cruise Control Inoperative. Without hesitation I immediately went into problem solving mode, instructing my son to retrieve the owner’s manual from the glove compartment, to look up the problem. And then in a moment, that I…