Patterns in our life stories don't necessarily stand out at first glance. But, if you find yourself at a crossroads, facing transition or wanting transformation, put on your Author hat and view your life as the story it is. Doing so might unveil a pattern for your Hero self that you've not perceived until now. Me, I realized a pattern that got launched by a mean bus driver on my elementary school bus...
Read MoreAs a long-time sales trainer, then almost a decade as a Success Coach with thousands of clients, how in the world did entrepreneur Tracy David come to be the CEO of an online women's retail product startup called LittleAcornShave.co? Does she view this as a Whoa! pivot, or an organic step of transition along her path? In this 22-minute video, we discuss her background and review her life story's About Sentence together. Check it out for a case study on up-leveling and clear-eyed leaps of faith!
Read MoreIf I asked you, "Is the glass half-full, or half-empty," how would you answer? Your answer is likely to give me a snapshot view of your point of view. For instance, if the answer is half-full, you may view your life with more optimism than someone who answers half-empty. Even given the same events or similar circumstances, the two of you have different filters - or, themes - coloring how you perceive the meanings of them. This begs the question, "What Theme of yours is coloring your life, and is it helping or hindering your growth?"
Read MoreIn storytelling, Supporting Characters reflect potential mirrors of the Hero, or challenging aspects of what s/he wants, or the limitations/triumphs of potential outcomes. The point is, they serve a purpose to advance the Hero's story. They do the same thing in Real Life. In this 9-minute video, I use "Star Wars" to explain what I mean.
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