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The Independent Stance of the Enneagram Jun 03, 2025

Do others find you assertive?  A natural leader, someone who's always getting things done or having lots of ideas?

If so, you may be in the assertive or independent stance of the Enneagram.

The Inde...

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The Responsive Stance of the Enneagram Jun 02, 2025

Do you often find yourself waiting for others to make the first move?

Not just talking about asking someone out on a date (do people still do that??) or paying the bill when you go out to dinner with...

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The Withdrawing Stance of the Enneagram Jun 01, 2025

It can be hard to land on which Enneagram type you lead with.  Thirty years ago, I typed myself as a 4, and a few years ago, I thought I led with 5.  Now type 9 is also in the mix!

4,5, and 9 have so...

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The Enneagram Symbol May 27, 2025

What is this satanic-looking symbol about, anyway??

The Enneagram follows a few laws and rules, and the symbol represents those rules and laws.

There are many levels and meanings wrapped up in this,...

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Two Things to Try when Change is Needed Apr 25, 2025

Do you get upset when you come close to winning or achieving something? If so, you are very much like an Olympic silver medalist! 🥈 Here’s why:

Silver medalists are generally frustrated because they ...

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What Needs to Die for You to Live Again?
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What Needs to Die for You to Live Again? Apr 16, 2025

It's Easter, Passover, Spring time.

I like to think of this time of year as a time to "start again".

And for something to start again, something needs to die.

What does that even mean? Here are a f...

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Three Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Anxious
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Three Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Anxious Mar 17, 2025

Do you ever find yourself wanting to feel happier? To devote more of your time to reading, going to museums, workshops, or social events? To change your habits or patterns? To do something differently...

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How to Self-Coach Yourself for Breakthroughs
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How to Self-Coach Yourself for Breakthroughs Feb 23, 2025

How to Self-Coach Yourself for Breakthroughs

As a coach, I ask my clients a lot of questions. Questions that make them think, feel, and react.

Questions that others don't ask them - and that they ha...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Goals Jan 04, 2025

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Goals and Resolutions

Whelp, it's that time of year again. New Year's Resolutions were made, gyms are full, and "dry January" (giving up drinking) is a thing.

And th...

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10 Things to Consider Before Setting New Year Resolutions.
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10 Things to Consider Before Setting New Year Resolutions. Dec 21, 2024

10 Things to Consider Before Setting New Year Resolutions.

If you set New Year's resolutions, do this first:

Take inventory of where you are now.

If we do not know how we currently feel, think, and...

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Are you an Introvert? Jun 01, 2024

Have you ever been at a party or event and felt uncomfortable because you don’t do well in large groups?

It's not just an introvert/extrovert thing.

Let me explain:

Each of us moves through the wor...

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Getting Unstuck #5: What is your why? May 06, 2024

Next up in how to get unstuck (for previous posts in this series, click here):
 

If you are unsure of what to do next, I invite you to consider this:

What is your WHY?

In other words, why are you doing ...

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Getting Unstuck #4: How is your heart? Apr 22, 2024

Getting in touch with your heart can be another road to clarity if you are if you are sitting on the fence and feeling stuck.

Take a moment to become quiet and still.  Then ask yourself:

What does m...

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What's your "six word story"? Apr 17, 2024

"For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn."

The above is an example of a "six-word story" (sometimes attributed to Earnest Hemingway, but the jury's out as to whether or not that's true).

What comes up for ...

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Getting Unstuck #3: What is your motivation? Apr 10, 2024

In the coming days and weeks, I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to help you get unstuck - no matter the circumstances of your stuck-ness.

This is the third in a series - if you missed the previous...

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Getting Unstuck #2: Trust your gut. Apr 08, 2024

In the coming days and weeks, I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to help you get unstuck - no matter the circumstances of your stuck-ness.

This is the second in a series - if you missed the previou...

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