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Being Everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRFAqb55OK8 What if you didn’t have to choose just one path in life? One of my clients just made a huge breakthrough thanks to Emilie Wapnick’s book, How to Be Everything. It helped her challenge a deeply rooted, self-limiting belief:...

Our Choices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWcleEQ_-Q In this short video, I reflect on Viktor Frankl’s powerful insight into human freedom, drawn from his experience in Nazi concentration camps. His philosophy—that we can always choose our attitude, no matter the...

Don’t Just Stick to Your Plan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhJ8gPnDX6o How do you prepare for difficult meetings without becoming trapped by your own plan? A well-structured plan gives you confidence before a high-stakes meeting, but no plan survives reality unchanged. Unexpected challenges...

Something’s Troubling Me

When problems feel overwhelming or difficult to express, a structured approach can bring clarity. This article introduces a powerful coaching tool from the book Something’s Troubling Me, designed to support professionals in articulating concerns and finding a path forward. A must-read for those facing challenges in their personal or professional lives.

Task Management Canvas

Whether you’re overwhelmed by tasks or just want more clarity in your workflow, the Task Management Canvas helps you build a personalized time and task management system.

Bees and FAEs

What do bees and Field Applications Engineers have in common? More than you might expect. This short, creative piece offers a fresh take on the value, versatility, and challenges of FAEs — showing how their unique role helps bridge gaps between customers, sales, and engineering teams.

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A Goal Setting Tail

What if setting goals didn’t feel like a chore? This light-hearted story illustrates how defining meaningful, achievable goals can shift your mindset, build confidence, and create momentum. It’s not just about SMART goals — it’s about finding clarity and direction that actually work for you.

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The Hurry Monster, RIP

In high-pressure environments, rushing can feel like a badge of honor. But constantly hurrying often leads to stress and poor decisions. This article explores how slowing down can foster greater clarity, calm, and control — and how coaching can help build new habits for lasting change.

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A Problem-Solving Experience

This article shares a real coaching session focused on tackling a complex challenge. Through collaborative exploration and clear frameworks, we see how individuals can unlock new strategies and improve their problem-solving abilities — skills that are vital in today’s technical and team environments.

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Anna Karenina and Client Encounters

What do Russian literature and technical communication have in common? In this article, we explore the Anna Karenina principle and how it helps us understand why client encounters fail — and what makes them succeed. Whether you’re managing expectations, handling objections, or navigating complexity, this insight can sharpen your approach.

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Best practices Exchange for Engineering Team Leaders

What happens when engineering leaders step back from daily demands to reflect and share insights with peers? In this article, we explore the value of structured exchanges for enhancing leadership, problem-solving, and learning culture within technical teams.

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