Professional Coaching & Psychotherapy
Workplace issues require complex problem-solving skills because they involve multiple people, systems and ultimately a company’s bottom line. Here are my suggestions for effective problem solving in the workplace: 1. Meet. Find out who the problem and potential solutions will effect and include each party in the solution making process. Try to include the out-of-the … Read more
“Mindfulness” seems to be a buzzword in the media lately. It is given credit for everything from weight loss to stress reduction. It is the subject of numerous studies, including one released this month that indicates mindfulness has a positive effect on physical health. So, what is it? It is simply the idea of observing … Read more
A Single Adjustment that can Change Your Family Dynamic Life can move fast and sometimes even healthy families breeze past the time necessary to strengthen their relationships. There are so many complex issues in a family, but there is one simple change that can strengthen your family bond immediately: Eat dinner together. Research suggests that … Read more
How to Succeed with your New Year’s Resolutions We all know the statistics about New Year’s Resolutions: Most people drop off of their self-improvement goals by the end of January. So, how can you be sure to hold on to your goals this year? Here are my four tips for successful goal-making – no matter … Read more
How to Thrive through the Holiday Season ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer… but for some people it can also be a difficult season. If you suffer from the winter blues between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, a few tweaks to your routine can help you thrive, not just survive this year. Stay Active and … Read more
How to Handle a Scary Confrontation There is a misconception out there that workplace confrontation is a bad thing. I would disagree. Avoiding conflict or being combative is not good, but dealing with our differences in a healthy way? That is a great thing for an organization. Here are just a few of my suggestions … Read more
The final quarter of the year is a great time to reflect on what you have accomplished and to refresh and regroup before the bustle of the holidays. Here are my suggestions for a Fall Reboot: Spend some time alone – Solitude is an important nutrient for your spiritual, emotional and psychological health. When you … Read more
The corporate landscape is ever changing. New generations are entering the workforce, while many lifetime employees prepare for retirement. Our economy has endured a seismic shift with The Great Recession in the rearview mirror and a growing dependency on technology. With these transformations – companies and managers must learn to adapt to maintain their success. … Read more
Autumn is approaching. With that there is one guarantee: Change. Your first child could be starting Kindergarten or your last one could be going off to college. You may be beginning a new job, going through a tough phase of life or just preparing for the rhythm of shorter days. When we are not prepared … Read more
Marriage Resources from Steven Brand If you have been married for very long, chances are you have faced a marital crisis of some sort. Sometimes they are big events, sometimes silent misunderstandings or missed expectations. Even if you have not experienced crisis, you probably still see opportunities for improvement. A good marriage is a process … Read more