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…
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…
How accurately can you assess information when there are a myriad of angles to consider? How do you organize your thoughts to arrive at the best possible conclusion? Sometimes we seem to be talking in circles unable to arrive at…
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…
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,…
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…
Have you ever wondered what psychs players out when the game is on the line? Yogi Berra's famous quote, "90 percent of the game is half-mental", rings true, especially at critical moments. For it is when the game is on…
The notion of describing and revisiting the future self as a way to achieve goals is well known and a cornerstone of effective coaching practice. However, what human tendency are we counteracting when we call on the future self to…
In 1972, Walter Mischell published his classic marshmallow study. Preschoolers were given a single marshmallow but were told that if they waited 15 minutes, they could have 2 marshmallows. Those who could wait the longest apparently demonstrated greater…
Jane Kise has written another fabulous book. In this newest offerring, she melds together emotional intelligence, psychological type, and brain science to help you discover what matters to you and how to resonate with these values. The book begins by…