Do you know your “threshold?” In human psychology, a threshold is the lowest intensity that causes an effect. We often consider thresholds with respect to fear, e.g., the moment you first begin to feel a slight bit of anxiety. Thresholds also apply to physical pain. Once you begin to notice the lowest intensity that causes…
If you’ve ever cleaned horse stalls, you know that there is almost nothing worse than finding a water bucket filled with poop; unless you just blindly dumped feed into a corner feeder and realized that the sound was not quite right. You peer inside and discover a pile of poop now covered with feed and…
Over the years, I’ve developed a lot of free content from free talks, seminars, and interviews to many articles with tips, videos, and tons of social media posts. I thought it may be helpful to list a few here since now is a great time to learn new things, build skills, and deepen understanding. This…
As the first day of spring unfolds, we are presented with a whole new world. A world which requires us all to shift our beliefs, thoughts, behaviors, and actions to a new normal or risk dire consequences. It’s an opportunity to recalibrate, re-discover what we hold most dear, get back in touch with our own…
I work with many leaders of fast growing organizations. They are big-hearted busy people. Getting time on their calendar can sometimes be a tricky endeavor. With back-to-back meetings scheduled throughout the day, they move at the speed of light through a myriad of issues. Their text and email buzz constantly and they do their best…
Humans are creatures of habit. We like consistency and knowing what to expect. It makes us feel safe. But living and working in the status quo does not allow for growth. Growth requires change. And change is often uncomfortable. Leading yourself and others through change can spark fear and negative behavior in even the most…
As a strategist, leadership coach and passionate horse lover, managing fear is a regular topic with clients, me and my horses. Healthy fear keeps you safe, helps you make good decisions, build competence, and grow. Unhealthy fear can suffocate your dreams and get you stuck in a torment of self-criticism, anxiety and despair. Managing fear…
What if “it” all worked out better than you ever imagined? Can you consider that possibility? Many cannot. We live in a fear-driven culture. If you don’t believe that, just watch the news and ads on TV. Either something terrible just occurred or something terrible could occur if you don’t take this supplement, buy that…
Top athletes know that follow-through is key to success. Every golfer, baseball player, and tennis pro follow the trajectory of their swing after hitting the ball; basketball players shoot and allow their hands to suspend in space until the ball reaches the basket; gymnasts stick a landing then raise their hands high. Why? These athletes…
A label is an identifier. It gives information. When you shop, you look at labels to identify price, ingredients, manufacturer, etc. We also “label” people, places, things, animals, jobs, and professional rank to help us sort out the world. “She’s an inspiring speaker,” “that’s the old dog,” “he’s a perfectionist,” “he has cancer,” all imply…