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One % is Good
One % is good. It may even be great because it's sustainable. Change, growth, even progress may be the goal. The means of achieving this goal may vary. Regardless, it will require patience and steadfast commitment to excellence along with an ever-expanding series of...
Systems Fail Us Frequently
Systems fail us frequently. Still, we tend to blame the people first. Treat the fish or change the water? We must be vigilant in nurturing cultures around us. Individuals are simply a reflection of the system so banishing them is not the solution. In the Kickass Koach...
Action Impacts with Consequences
While taking time to cultivate insights, generate ideas and anticipate problems before taking action is critical, action is essential if change or growth is desired. We maximize our effectiveness when we approach action steps with curiosity. In the Kickass Koach...
Power in Perception
Power in perception often goes unseen. We jump to the conclusions drawn from our perceptions rather than seeing clearly what formed them in the first place. Making quick, snap judgments is a learned and a very common behaviour and only when we do the work to...
Fearing the Unknowable
Fearing the unknowable may paralyze and it often distorts the truth but it is part of our life experience. Developing a clear set of strategies and welcoming support to navigate the trip is the only way to accomplish that which matters most to you. While we were...
Fear: in a handful of dust
Fear: in a handful of dust is the realization of the fear that you don’t matter. It is important to realize the key is in accepting that your choices matter deeply…
What’s the lesson?
What's the lesson? It is a signature phrase for me. Being in learning mode is effortful and it requires self regulation and a deep desire to be in continuous growth but it pays off. I know that. I've seen it in my own life and career. Practice it with a generous dose...
Character Strengths are Power through Self-Regulation
Character strengths are power through self-regulation. When we're willing to develop the self regulation skills to own our life's purpose, we can maintain the temperature of the water around us within a livable range. Being responsible & accountable for our...
Change Back Already
Every attempt to change or accelerate growth will be met with resistance, there are a variety of ways to respond but respond you must. Be prepared for it and consciously make a choice that works for you. The Kickass Koach podcast episode. dropped Monday, contains a...
Meaningful Change – Pain with a Vision
Meaningful change is the dream. It is a lovely goal. Change, the imposed kind, is inevitable. Furthermore, meaningful change requires intentional-ity. This week's podcast episode dropped Monday, I focus largely on systemic change. How social progress often is sparked...