Expanding your capacity for trust can be tricky. It can be scary, seem naïve, and feel vulnerable. We often spend a lot of time and energy shielding ourselves from failure, protecting ourselves from being taken advantage of, or worrying that our trust might be violated. But what are we really…

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to see the Broadway musical Anastasia with our daughter, Rosie, while on a business trip to New York City. We snagged last-minute tickets in the front row, which was a unique experience for the both of us. From where we were sitting…

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to avoid the “elephant in the room” because it can be uncomfortable to talk about? In fact, we often don’t even acknowledge it for a variety of reasons. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated with the things that people…

Do you ever ask yourself the question, “Why is this happening to me?” Most of us do, especially when things aren’t going the way we want them to or we’re dealing with something that’s difficult or painful. Why is This Happening FOR Me? A number of years ago when I was going through a really hard…

One of our greatest sources of authentic power in life comes from our willingness and ability to act — especially in the face of obstacles and fear. …

I learned about the powerful concept of Be, Do, Have several years ago. Most of us think we need to have a certain things (more money, love, time, experience, etc.), so that we can finally do what we truly want to do (go for a promotion, pursue our passion, start…

How do you feel about self-love? More importantly, how well do you love yourself? For most of us, loving ourselves is something we may know is important, but often have difficulty actually feeling, expressing, and embodying. I’ve spent much of my life — as a student, an athlete, in business, in relationships, and in general —…

A number of years ago a mentor of mine said something really important to me. He told me that there is often one thing that stands between me and the kind of relationships I really want to have. When I asked what that was, he said, “It’s usually a ten-minute…

A few years ago, I got some specific feedback that it would serve me, my work, and my growth to start practicing the art of allowing in a more conscious and deliberate way. While I was familiar with the concept of allowing, I realized I had little awareness or experience…