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Authentic Musings: Why does authenticity even matter?
In the inaugural article of Authentic Musings: “What is authenticity?” I explore the different definitions of authenticity – dictionary, survey, and personal definitions. However, why does authenticity even matter in the first place? Why should you care about whether you are, I am, or anyone is being authentic at all? Since I am a coach…
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When it is difficult to say “no” as a new caretaker – the need to be authentic and set boundaries in a shifting parent child dynamic
You are going along in your daily life and suddenly you get a call: “_______ is at the hospital, come right away.” With these 8 words your whole world flips upside down. First of all, the ER is just a horrible place with lots of sick people who are in pain, rushing doctors and nurses…
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Authentic Musings: What is authenticity?
I keep on saying that I am a coach who helps people who struggle to be authentic and feel connected, but what the heck does “being authentic” even mean? Is it a one size fits all pair of pants that falls off the hips of some people, are too tight for others, and just right…
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When you are not getting along with your new manager and it is affecting their perception of you
When you are not getting along with your new manager and it is affecting their perception of you You have a new manager and you two are just not getting along. Previously not only did you have a great rapport with your previous manager, you are also known as a competent and effective team leader…
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It’s Not About the Nail – an exercise in empathy for both people in an awkward situation
So last week I wrote “It’s Not About the Nail – really it isn’t: how reflective listening can help you feel like you’re not playing ball by yourself.” This week I want to continue and use the same situation to give empathy to both people in this video. First: let’s backtrack and start with the…
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It’s Not About the Nail – really it isn’t: how reflective listening can help you feel like you’re not playing a game of catch by yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg&t=4s One of the oldies but goodies is this “It’s Not About the Nail” video. Watch it – it’s a viral classic! It’s a fun video whether you are commiserating with the woman or the man in the video, or just laughing out loud at the sheer ridiculousness of the nail/not nail situation. When I…