The word empathy has become such a common buzzword in recent years that many people don’t know what it actually means, nonetheless what it really takes to work on their empathy skill set. Furthermore, because the word gets thrown around … Continued
Intellectual humility is a trait characterized by an openness to the possibility of being wrong, a willingness to revise one’s beliefs in the face of new evidence, and a recognition of one’s own intellectual limitations. Essentially, it involves being humble … Continued
One of my favorite classes in undergrad was Social Psychology. I have always been fascinated by why people behave the way they do, and how that impacts those around them. That is a huge contributing factor to why I now … Continued
I was leading an offsite with a team of twelve scientists and engineers at one of the largest tech companies in the world. After meeting with each of them individually on Zoom to understand their Enneagram types, we were now … Continued
“True leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed… Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” – Sheryl Sandberg I was having lunch in London with Donald, the leader of a successful marketing company when he asked … Continued
While New Year’s Resolutions and creating your “one word” for 2024 is nice, neither gets to the heart of understanding long-term sustainable change. In order to sustain your motivation toward an important goal, you first need to understand the difference … Continued
Who doesn’t want more insights and innovative ideas? This holiday season as we stroll into the new year, I’d love to introduce you to the Insight Innovation Loop. I first introduced this in our Neuroscience of Coaching course, a collaborative … Continued
Professional growth is not possible without personal growth. Period. Full stop. One of Einstein’s most popular quotes is: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” If you want to become a better … Continued
I recently returned from a Coaches Retreat I led in the South of France. This impressive group of leaders who attended my retreat included coaches who’ve worked with people from the Mayo Clinic to Google X to CEOs in top … Continued
Did you know that our brains are wired with a natural negative bias, a protective mechanism honed over eons to safeguard us from potential threats? While this innate inclination has been crucial for our survival, it also means that we … Continued