If you’re a parent of a teen who can’t seem to manage time, stay organized, or keep track of school tasks, you’re not alone. Executive function—the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and follow through—is essential for academic success, and it can be challenging for teens and young adults. According to Harvard’s Center on the Developing...Read More
What do you do when you have to get it done anyway? The ability to make it work when the work itself does not engage you is a skill—and like any skill, it can be honed and applied to all areas of life. Here are some strategies to push through and even find surprising benefits...Read More
As parents, we all have dreams for our children—visions of success, happiness, and, let’s be honest, sometimes a dash of “doing things the way we would.” But as our kids grow into young adults, they may start to make choices that can leave us scratching our heads, feeling a bit frustrated, or even biting our...Read More
Having a mentor is like having a backstage pass to your own potential. For young adults who might look at school subjects and wonder, “How does this add up to a real job I’d enjoy?”, a mentor is there to light up the path and make it all make sense. They bring experience, perspective, and...Read More
It can be difficult to accept support from others, often due to personal expectations, fear of judgment, or negative experiences with feedback. Factors like learning challenges, executive function struggles, or anxiety about performance can make individuals feel defensive or fearful that they’re being judged for not trying hard enough. These responses may stem from a...Read More
In coaching the goal is often to help people like you to achieve their potential, navigate challenges, or find fulfillment. These outcomes are closely tied to how you think about yourself and your circumstances. The Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations, “Our life is what our thoughts make it.” In other words, the...Read More
Parents often tell me that their “empty nest” is still full—full of text messages and ongoing requests for guidance as their adult children settle into the workplace. It’s natural for parents to want to step in when their child faces difficulties at work, but these early struggles—though uncomfortable—are essential for building crucial life skills like...Read More
We’ve all encountered someone who seems to enjoy pushing our buttons. Whether it’s teasing, sarcasm, or more overt antagonism, this provocative behavior can be frustrating and even bewildering. In this blog I unpack 7 common reasons why people engage in this behavior, and what you can do about it. It could be… Habit or Learned...Read More
It’s a win! Diverse teams bring together unique talents and perspectives that can drive remarkable success. And…this diversity can also create misunderstandings and friction, especially for neurodiverse people whose strengths may not instantly appear to align with organizational expectations. Seek the Competitive Advantage: Strengths-based coaching approaches can transform these differences into a valuable competitive edge...Read More
Waiting to feel motivated before acting can actually keep you stuck. Waiting can even get you more stuck, setting up a crisis-rescue habit. Research in motivation psychology, particularly studies on Self-determination Theory (Ryan & Deci), shows that motivation often arises from experiencing competence and mastery, even in tiny bits at a time. When you take...Read More
