Rumspringa
Have you explored whether your values are your own or someone else's?
Posted 09-30-24
Some Amish and Mennonite groups have a tradition called Rumspringa in which, after 16 or 17 years of being raised within an insular community, absorbing its doctrine, and living in strict accordance to its rules, adolescents are granted more freedom to explore the outside world and experience different ways of life. This may mean eschewing traditional garb for more modern apparel, drinking alcohol & partying, or even driving a vehicle for which the term ‘horsepower’ is merely metaphorical.
Some Amish and Mennonite groups have a tradition called Rumspringa in which, after 16 or 17 years of being raised within an insular community, absorbing its doctrine, and living in strict accordance to its rules, adolescents are granted more freedom to explore the outside world and experience different ways of life. This may mean eschewing traditional garb for more modern apparel, drinking alcohol & partying, or even driving a vehicle for which the term ‘horsepower’ is merely metaphorical.
I Accidentally Took The Whole Summer Off
Inconsistency happens. One way to be more consistent: focus on quantity over quality.
Posted 09-23-24
But here’s the beauty of the coaching mindset: we can turn everything into a teachable moment. Every misstep I take, every shambolic tumble from the wagon, is an opportunity to help - and annoy - my friends, family, and mostly anonymous internet subscribers (…you’re welcome?)
But here’s the beauty of the coaching mindset: we can turn everything into a teachable moment. Every misstep I take, every shambolic tumble from the wagon, is an opportunity to help - and annoy - my friends, family, and mostly anonymous internet subscribers (…you’re welcome?)
Making a change... What Could Go Wrong?!
You're scared of the worst case scenario, but do you even know what it is?
Posted 06-20-24
When I’m coaching a client who feels trapped in their current job, we often devote some time to thinking about worst case scenarios. Great job, Coach - stuck people definitely need more negative thinking. Yeah, sounds like one of those ‘COACHING INSTRUCTORS HATE HIM’ moments - but it’s not, I promise. If you don’t already do this, it will help you - read on.
When I’m coaching a client who feels trapped in their current job, we often devote some time to thinking about worst case scenarios. Great job, Coach - stuck people definitely need more negative thinking. Yeah, sounds like one of those ‘COACHING INSTRUCTORS HATE HIM’ moments - but it’s not, I promise. If you don’t already do this, it will help you - read on.
Are you a virtuous procrastinator?
You know what you've got to do. Why are you doing something else?
Posted 06-11-24
I’m enrolled in a coaching certification course that requires reading a real-life, honest-to-goodness, physical textbook. It’s all very ‘Back to School’, but when you do what you love, studying the science and techniques behind it is actually interesting. (Who knew?)
I’m enrolled in a coaching certification course that requires reading a real-life, honest-to-goodness, physical textbook. It’s all very ‘Back to School’, but when you do what you love, studying the science and techniques behind it is actually interesting. (Who knew?)
Follow Your Passion! (...But theres a catch)
Do what you love... if you're good at it, it's useful, and you can get paid for it.
Posted 05-31-24
You’ve either never heard of the concept of ikigai or know it so well your eyes are already watering. Let’s put aside that the true meaning of the concept, essentially ‘a reason for being’, goes quite a bit deeper than the way it’s been coopted by the career / life coaching community...
You’ve either never heard of the concept of ikigai or know it so well your eyes are already watering. Let’s put aside that the true meaning of the concept, essentially ‘a reason for being’, goes quite a bit deeper than the way it’s been coopted by the career / life coaching community...
Stop Making Sense
You may ask yourself... how did I get here?
Posted 05-21-24
The number one problem my career coaching clients have - once we get past their bad jobs and bad bosses and stupid processes...
The number one problem my career coaching clients have - once we get past their bad jobs and bad bosses and stupid processes...
You don't deserve time off on the weekend...
you deserve click-bait headlines?
Posted 05-15-24
Why do you want to spend two whole days each week not working? The weekend is a made up concept. There’s no law of nature requiring it.
Why do you want to spend two whole days each week not working? The weekend is a made up concept. There’s no law of nature requiring it.
Do you love your job?
Spolier: Probably not!
Posted 05-10-24
Forget ‘love’. Do you even like your job?
Depending on which poll you consult, somewhere between 50-85% of people say ‘No.’ That’s wild.
Forget ‘love’. Do you even like your job?
Depending on which poll you consult, somewhere between 50-85% of people say ‘No.’ That’s wild.
Posted 04-10-24
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do you find yourself yearning for more fulfillment in your professional and personal life? If so, you might be considering seeking guidance to navigate through these challenges and unlock your true potential. This is where career change and life improvement coaching comes into play.
Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do you find yourself yearning for more fulfillment in your professional and personal life? If so, you might be considering seeking guidance to navigate through these challenges and unlock your true potential. This is where career change and life improvement coaching comes into play.
Posted 04-05-24
In every professional's journey, there comes a moment that I like to call "The Pivot Point." It's that critical juncture where what once felt like a career crisis begins to transform into a golden opportunity. For many, this pivot point comes unannounced, often dressed in the guise of dissatisfaction, a layoff, or a seemingly insurmountable challenge at work.
In every professional's journey, there comes a moment that I like to call "The Pivot Point." It's that critical juncture where what once felt like a career crisis begins to transform into a golden opportunity. For many, this pivot point comes unannounced, often dressed in the guise of dissatisfaction, a layoff, or a seemingly insurmountable challenge at work.
Posted 03-23-24
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about pursuing a career that truly lights you up, only to be met with a chorus of doubts and insecurities? Perhaps you've convinced yourself that it's impractical, unrealistic, or even selfish to follow your passions. But what if I told you that the only thing standing between you and a fulfilling career is your own limiting beliefs?
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about pursuing a career that truly lights you up, only to be met with a chorus of doubts and insecurities? Perhaps you've convinced yourself that it's impractical, unrealistic, or even selfish to follow your passions. But what if I told you that the only thing standing between you and a fulfilling career is your own limiting beliefs?