Tag: Fear

I need to be called upon to speak.

Said one experienced, accomplished Asian female professional. I almost broke down in tears. I don’t often get muffled by the distorted self-stories that my coaching clients tell themselves (it’s my job to help them reframe) but this one hit a nerve.  What happened in the socialization, upbringing, acculturation, indoctrination, brainwashing of this young woman that…

Follow your nose.

Over the last few years I made a tremendous professional transition from media sales to learning and development.  I found my calling and purpose. Or was it so tremendous? Hindsight is 20/20 as they say. When I look back at the twists and turns of my career, I can see the through lines, the story…