Do you remember the Bugs Bunny cartoons? If so, what pops into your mind with the name, Elmer Fudd? The picture in my mind? I see a short, pudgy character with his hunting cap perched on his head, gun over his shoulder, marching through the woods like a soldier, and with a slow deep voice… Read more »
Tag: how to improve my relationship
Reframe Your Thoughts? Here’s How and Why
Ever had it happen in a conversation where you ask a totally benign question and your get a barrage of less-than-pleasing-or-positive words and feelings? And have you found yourself pondering, “What could I do differently so I get different results?” This video gives you a tool to reframe your thoughts, which leads to different words,… Read more »
Conflict In Your Relationship Can Be Healthy
Conflict can be healthy in a relationship – it can lead to greater creativity, innovation, and fulfillment. Knowing how to handle it respectfully is the tricky part. Check out this video We’d love to her how you effectively and respectfully deal with conflict.
Who Do You Love Most – Your Dog Or …?
That may seem like a stupid question. But it is one worth considering, isn’t it? If you don’t have a dog, but have a cat or horse or pet tarantula, the same applies. If you don’t have a pet, I invite you to play along with me anyway. Maybe the pet you can’t live without… Read more »
Celebration Time For You, Isn’t It?
“We’re curious to know how you have celebrated the great work you’re doing?” This is a typical question we ask when we are working with coaching clients (individuals or couples). The typical response is, “What do you mean by celebrate?” I don’t know about you, but for us, it can be too easy to get caught up… Read more »
Why Can’t He/She Understand Me? – 10 Simple Steps
In our coaching practice, we’d be wealthy if we received one dollar for every time we’ve heard the question in the title. Additionally, I may be nearing Warren Buffett’s status if I received a dollar every time I thought it. The biggest problem with this question is that it puts the blame on the other… Read more »
3 Timely Tips For, “We Need To Talk”
“Dan, we need to talk.” It’s not the most joyous thing to hear, is it? In fact, it sucks. When I hear those words, my heart falls into my boots. And I’m thinking: “What’s wrong? What did I do?” So I respond, “Talk? Now? Can we do it later, like next month, or next year? … Read more »
What Does Happiness Mean? And Are You?
My dog, Jack, bounds onto the step, tail wagging wildly as I step outside. “Want to come along for a ski?” His legs become springs and he explodes straight up in the air – he can look me in the eye. Then he tears off down the trail scooping snow in his mouth. I… Read more »
Valentine’s Day? Oohh, You Won’t Do THAT, Will You?
Yup, Valentine’s Day is almost here. Next to Christmas and Halloween, Valentine’s Day is the biggest money maker of the year for retailers. Billions of dollars are spent on influential marketing, which turns into sales volumes exponential to those marketing efforts. These are gifts for one single day. I’m not opposed to gift giving. In… Read more »
Trust: Are You Building – Or Destroying?
A key concept in many of my keynote presentations is “Trust.” And with coaching clients, trust is always at the root of their challenges and also a big part of the solutions they choose. Trust is a foundational concept of life and is the most critical and delicate component in any relationship. In presentations, I… Read more »
