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Silence is a Wonderful Enabler
Silence shows up in small ways. That pause in a meeting, a quiet elevator ride. Then there’s a different kind of quiet: a Saturday afternoon with my child, records spinning and blocks on the floor, where listening turns into laughter and I can actually hear what they need. And in coaching, the best work often begins when words stop.
From Metaphor to Movement
Uncertainty can feel like standing in a small room where every piece of furniture is out of focus. In a recent session, we stayed inside a client’s metaphor and watched each shape sharpen until a true centerpiece emerged and the extras moved aside. This story shows how working with your own language can turn a blurry process into a workable layout you can act on—one piece at a time.
BBQ Smoking as Relaxation
After a decade of cooking and countless delicious meals, I dreamed up the romantic notion of outdoor smoking. Balancing fuel and temperature proved far more complex than expected, but that's exactly what I love, learning something new that demands my full attention. When I finally cut into that perfectly smoked meal, surprising both myself and my family, I realized this wasn't just about cooking, but about the joy of diving deep into a process and discovering something remarkable.
Genuine Moments: What Happens When Eyes Connect
Empowering someone with trust online can be daunting. There are no real means of connection, and nothing you see online feels truly real. My go-to tactic? Embracing the awkwardness of maintaining eye contact with a static image, looking for subtle signs of openness that might help me imagine walking together.