coaching

Great teaching: It’s about who you are, not what you do

Great teaching: It’s about who you are, not what you do

Even the most experienced teachers, coaches, and workshop leaders can get caught up in the “how”—techniques, theories, strategies, and perfect modules. But no matter how polished your methods are, they won’t make you a great teacher. Your work rests on WHO YOU ARE. When you bring your authentic self to your teaching or coaching, the…

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In an impossible conflict, find the third space

When you’re in a no-win situation—like being caught in the middle of a disagreement between your husband and daughter, or trying to balance conflicting demands from clients and your boss—it might feel like there’s no solution. But there actually is a way forward. You can shift into third space. Third space is a place we…

The magic of being ‘smaller’: Finding clarity and strength in simplicity
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The magic of being ‘smaller’: Finding clarity and strength in simplicity

Sometimes we need to be smaller in the world… so we can connect with ourselves in a deeper way. What does being smaller mean for you? Smaller may mean understanding that you can’t help everyone. It may mean giving yourself permission to do less, letting go of the pressure to solve every problem or meet…

How to keep your form when you confront the unknown

How to keep your form when you confront the unknown

Keeping your form when you teach, coach, facilitate, or lead. Whenever we work with other humans, we’re working with the unknown. We can never know what’s going to be thrown at us. What can we do in the face of the unknown? We can keep our form. Long-distance runners reach a point before the finish…

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Why creating space matters more than filling it

It’s counter-intuitive, but opening up space is more important than filling it. Many who teach, train, coach, or mentor emphasize content, strategies, and frameworks. While these tools are valuable, they’re not what truly transforms. Transformation happens in the space—those moments of pause, openness, and connection where something deeper can emerge. When we focus solely on…

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