According to the Dictionary, an agreement is, “a negotiated arrangement between two parties as to a course of action.” That means a dis-agreement is the absence of an agreement. “Can you attend a Zoom meeting at 3:30 pm on Friday Oct. 2?” “Yes. Please send me an electronic invitation with the coordinates, and I’ll be… Read more »
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Use Metaphors As Motivators
Unconsciously, most of us use metaphors – they seem to be natural in our English language. Why not use them consciously to get the results you really want in your relationship? What is a metaphor? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea, which… Read more »
Effective Communication for Couples
Effective communication is a HUGE topic, especially for couples. Be honest here. How effective is YOUR communication? The quality of your relationship (happiness, joy, satisfaction, fulfillment) depends on it. Join us to talk about some communication basics. Guaranteed, we’ll have many episodes that explore this. Subscribe to Spotifyor Apple Podcasts so you ensure you are notified of each… Read more »
Value Of A Relationship Vision
Imagine… Imagine it is 20, 30, 40 years from now. What do you want your relationship with your spouse/partner to look like, sound like, & feel like. There is huge attracting value in taking the time to create your bright, compelling relationship vision. Let’s chat about it, shall we? Subscribe to Spotifyor Apple Podcasts so you ensure you… Read more »
Play Big In Your Relationship
Day after day, week after week – the same routine. That’s OK, however, the joy in life comes when you play big in your relationship. What about you? Ever withheld from your partner bigger ideas, dreams, and passions, for fear of judgements, criticism, and even rejection? We challenge you to play bigger, fail faster, learn… Read more »
Conflict In Our Relationship? It’s A Good Thing
You might be thinking, “No, Dan, conflict is NOT a good thing. We don’t want conflict in our relationship. Conflict is hard work and it tears us apart.” I understand. Whether we’re coaching with a couple, I’m coaching with an executive, or in Communication Excellence training with a corporate team, reducing conflict is often one… Read more »
Commitment To Your Relationship: Close The Escape Hatch – NOW
I invite you to be totally honest with yourself. On a scale from 1 to 10, what is your commitment to your relationship now – to make it thrive, no matter what (1 means not committed at all, and 10 means totally in)? My perception from watching what happens with couples in society, and with… Read more »
2 X 2 Couple’s Retreat: 10 Reasons to do it
Where we live out in the “sticks,” most of us have a 4 X 4 truck. For us, it’s a no-brainer – for stability, safety, flexibility, and power. Our 4 X 4 keeps us solidly on the road, regardless of the conditions. When consciously attending to conditions, we travel safely and get where we’re going. … Read more »
1 Strategy Guaranteed To Enhance Your Relationships
If we could give you 1 strategy guaranteed to enhance your relationships in your community, workplace, intimate relationship, and even with yourself, would you want that? All of the people we coach would answer a very loud and strong, “yes.” Focus on what’s strong; rather than what’s wrong. That’s it!! Applying that phrase is all… 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 »
