How to Stay Inspired and Inspire Others

How to Stay Inspired and Inspire Others

Life is hard enough when we don’t have the confidence to see us through uneasy times. It’s difficult for us to not “go negative” when we don’t feel empowered to inspire ourselves, let alone others. Authentic Confidence People with authentic confidence have a unique...
The Power of Optimism

The Power of Optimism

Being optimistic is more than seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. Optimism shows itself through attitude, belief, and actions. When we are optimistic everything in life is different. Optimistic people: Set more goals and put more effort into attaining their...
Want more Confidence? Kick some “Buts”

Want more Confidence? Kick some “Buts”

Are you a dreamer or a doer? Is your head in the clouds, full of ideas or are you able to plant your feet on the ground and get things done?  Confident people are both. They allow their imaginations to soar with possibilities AND have the courage to take action. ...
I Quit!

I Quit!

My teacher and mentor Cliff Barry always says “It’s good to feel fear when you facilitate shadow work.  It makes you a better and safer facilitator.”  In the first few minutes of a Shadow Work process, I am convinced that this is the one where I won’t know what to...
Finding the Gifts of the Shadow

Finding the Gifts of the Shadow

Imagine a résumé for your “shadow”—that unconscious part of us that holds all the stuff we deny, discount, disown, bury or pretend does not exist: Vengeful, easily victimized, lazy, bad, untrustworthy. Excel at hopelessness and rage, expert on greed. Not creative....
How fear can be your guiding Light!

How fear can be your guiding Light!

Is fear stopping you from connecting to your humanity? What stops you from… Accessing your vulnerability? Bringing all of yourself to your work? Taking your work to the next level? Exploring your next choice in life? Fill in the blank… Ask yourself, what stops...