Tips and coaching for making sense of stress.

Monthly Archives: November 2009

That Business of Stress…

…or the stress of that business, as an intimate relationship exists between the two. And with ample justification. How? Stress is by definition a perception that one’s available resources are insufficient or poorly matched to successfully face a challenge or a threat. Business, by definition, is a purposeful activity or endeavor that is a source…

My Role As a Clinically-Trained Coach

One of the most important goals of coaching, and  one that perhaps is most likely to pay off quickly, is to maximize the effectiveness of  top performers. Many of the top performing executives I see  may be functioning perfectly well on the technical side, but often not so well on their intrapersonal and interpersonal sides.

I Can’t Meditate To Save My Life

Meditation is hard. I get distracted very easily. I start noticing every noise, every wrinkle in my socks, and my stomach starts making the loudest noises. When I try to meditate, it feels like I am trying to stop the earth’s rotation—without any success at all, thank goodness. Too bad, because it’d be good for…

I React, Therefore I Am

I react, therefore I am. In some circumstances, an instantaneous reaction is vital for survival. Imagine the situation of having to step out of the way of an incoming bus. In many other circumstances, however, an instantaneous reaction is not advisable, not appropriate, or not the best possible course of action. A reaction may be…

Live Writer

Tech note: This blog is maintained with Microsoft Live Writer. The platform is by WordPress. I recommend both.

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