Jill came into our coaching session exhausted and a bit confused.  She described her situation in no uncertain terms: “My co-worker is wearing me out!”  When we explored the issue a bit further, it turned out that Jill’s co-worker was intruding into Jill’s mental space.  Jill did not care about politics, but her co-worker

  The topic of emotional intelligence has been around for decades now.  It’s a simple, yet profound concept that describes the ability to recognize feelings (our own and those of other people), to manage our emotions and actions, and to wisely interact with other people.    The value of emotional intelligence is often most evident

  I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I was in my twenties before I started brushing my teeth at night.  I brushed every morning (who can stand morning breath?!), but I had just never established the habit of brushing before bed.  That changed with my first cavity and a conversation with my dentist. 

  Sometimes coaching can be a frustrating, challenging, and tiresome job.  I experienced many of the pains of coaching all in one week recently:  Two no-show clients.  A client who came ready to complain, but not ready to work.  Partners and vendors who seemed hell-bent on making my job harder, not easier.  Technology woes that