Do you lead with Forgiveness?
Most people think that forgiveness is an act of weakness, but what’s really true is that it takes an immense amount of strength to forgive. Why is forgiving so hard for us? Because we are slow to accept our own failures, setbacks, and disappointments with courage and grace. Forgiveness is one of the 24-character strengths in […]
The power of appreciation
Last fall, for two and a half months, my husband was working far away from home. He took on a job as expedition guide on an adventure cruise ship which was navigating from the Great Lakes of North America, down the Pacific to the southern tip of Argentina. From there he was on several expeditions […]
Acting from place of peace
Recently I was coaching a client who just accepted a new high level leadership position. She noted that after she resigned from her current role, her interactions with her current boss during couple remaining weeks in her existing position, became much easier, she was able to communicate what she wanted to change in the organization […]
Saying NO for a BIGGER YES
Where in your life have you said NO to opportunities that would have brought you comfort or status, but that were not in line with your purpose ? And … what was your BIGGER YES that came out of this NO? My first NO for a BIGGER YES was when I worked as young project manager in […]
Slowing down to speed up
When was the last time you had nothing on your mind? I never used to. I always had something on my mind. Until recently, on a coaching retreat, when I intentionally created space both physically and mentally. I totally emptied my cup. When you are a high performer, it can feel uncomfortable to have nothing on your […]
Audacity – Dare to care and not care
During July 2020, here at Adaptaa, we have been exploring what it means to feel Confident. And what it means to feel Audacious, which is one step beyond confidence. It means taking risks, it means Dare TO Care, and knowing when to Dare AND Care and when to Dare and NOT care. Caring is a […]