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Don’t Wait Forever

There is nothing like a brush with mortality to strike a chord of urgency in a person. What do I mean by urgency?  I mean the indisputable truth that no one lives forever so time should not be wasted.  …

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Emotion: Who Needs to Know About it Anyway?

Emotions are a tricky subject for me.  For much of my life, I have believed what many people have thought about the nature of emotion: that emotions require too much time, they lead to loss of control, and only a…

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When Virtues Are Overdone

Are there any pure assets when it comes to personality?  Or, can certain characteristics that are generally considered to be desirable become a liability?   For instance, can the quest for excellence become paralyzing perfectionism?  Or can there be a…

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The INFJ Bartender

The MBTI is often used as a career counseling tool.  It can be an effective way to explore strengths and blind spots leading to increased clarity around career choice.   It is not meant to be limiting but often the…

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What Really Influences Our Behavior?

What really influences our behavior?   Is it the brain as described by the newest findings in brain science? Is it our personality?  Our upbringing? As a coach, I use certain lenses to help individuals uncover personal potential.  Therefore,  it's…

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Lessons from the Neuroskeptic

  A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind by Robert A Burton is currently capturing my attention.   While one of the cornerstones of my coaching business is brain science, 25 years working in the field of brain injury has taught…

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Diving and Surfing in the Age of Information

Diver brains and surfer brains are different.  The diver brain thinks deeply and can hold a line of thought for an extended period of time, generally without distraction. Imagine going deep beneath the surface, studying and thinking about the surroundings,…

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There Is Only One Meddle

Meddle 01 was... indescribable.   Hatched in the mind of a very generous man, Ted Pearlman,  the event was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Officially known as This is Meddle,  its objective is to gather creative, influential people to…

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