We are bombarded with information in this internet era, and it threatens our focus on pursuing excellence.

We are predisposed and encouraged to build an addiction to seeking out information. It starts first thing in the morning with the simple action of picking up our phones when the alarm goes off. And it can continue all day long through…

It is incumbent upon each one of us to understand ourselves as best we can.

Despite your great intentions, for one reason or another, you realized did not get the reception you expected.

Resourcefulness is defined as the ability to overcome problems or to make do with what is available to create a solution.

A single distinguishing characteristic of silent conflict is an engagement of words with no sound.

Coaching Tip # 61

There is only the pledge you fulfill each day to challenge your best from the day before. And when you challenge yourself each day, you come to accept that some days, weeks, or months are better than others.

Coaching Tip # 60

It starts with the adults in the room. We need to show it is safe to talk about our whole well-being not just our physical well-being.

Coaching Tip # 59

We know that you matter to others. Your schedule says so: it is full of commitments that you have made to others. I want you to stop and say out loud: I matter, too!

Coaching Tip # 58

When something interrupts your progress on a directional goal, whether it is in your control or not, a champion understands that pivoting their strategies to cope with the new circumstances is necessary.

Coaching Tip # 57

We must believe in the possibility of “yet”. If we do not, the grit required to keep trying will wilt under successive stumbles or a significant failure.

Coaching Tip # 56

Turtles know how to offer the right kind of support at the right time in the right moment of need. The turtle knows the “we” is more important than the “me”.

Coaching Tip #55

The feelings we have in the moment of struggle are completely normal. It is the space after the emotion where you can turn a mistake or failure into a future success.

Do you ever find yourself saying the word “should” (or “should not”)? I know that I do …