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  • Embracing change

    Change is an inevitable part of life.Whether it comes in the form of new jobs, moving to a new city, shifts in relationships, or more personal transitions, change can often feel overwhelming and unpredictable. For many people, change is a source of anxiety and uncertainty.We thrive on what is familiar and safe, and change challenges…

  • 5 min Me-time

    In today’s hectic and constantly connected world, being alone with ourselves can feel like a challenge.We are surrounded by attention thieves—phones, computers, work, and social obligations. Sometimes I wonder if we seek comfort in these distractions to avoid confronting our own thoughts and emotions.Could it be that daring to be alone with ourselves—even for just…

  • Team culture: What’s important and not

    Creating a strong and positive organizational culture is essential for the success of any business.Team engagement and satisfaction are often directly linked to the culture of the organization. To build a culture that truly resonates with your team, it’s crucial to understand what team members actually care about—and what they don’t. Not at all, in…

  • ABC for teams

    Every great team was once just a group of individualsThey didn’t know much about each other;they had to learn to trust each other;they had to find common ground to collaborate on. It is both a shared responsibility and a leadership task to turn a group into a team.A leader cannot create a team alone.Yet, there…

  • Numbness: defense strategy & challenge

    Emotional numbness is a state where one experiences a weakening or complete absence of emotional reactions. It can be a deep feeling of emptiness or an inability to feel joy, sadness, anger, or other emotions that normally touch us in everyday life. While this emotional numbness may seem protective in the moment, it often represents…

  • Anxiety: prison of fear

    Relaxed calm and unbearable anxiety can be seen as two extremes on the same spectrum. In truth, it’s the same emotion whether we call it unease, fear, anxiety, or a full-blown panic – different words only reflect varying intensities. Anxiety is part of life. It’s not inherently problematic to feel afraid. It’s entirely appropriate to…

  • Anger: better than its reputation?

    Anger—or aggression—is perhaps the emotion most often denied. People may turn pale and tremble in their voice, yet still deny that they are angry. Unrecognized aggression often hides behind depression or anxiety disorders. In grief, one may also feel aggression. Many who enter therapy begin with statements like, “I really have nothing to be bitter…

  • Feelings: let’s talk about them

    The consequences of distancing ourselves from feelings When we hold our feelings at arm’s length, the effects can be wide-ranging: These symptoms often hinder our ability to function well—whether at school, work, among friends, or within the family. Causes & when to seek help We all experience emotions. But if: …it may indicate deeper emotional…

  • Watch & talk & watch, repeat

    What are you looking for when you’re in important conversations? What do you need to see in order to catch problems before they grow so serious that communication breaks down? In the book “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High,” Kerry Patterson (et al.) teaches us to look for three key things: Notice…

  • ABC for better communication

    Effective communication is essential in every aspect of life, from personal relationships to professional settings. One powerful framework for improving communication is the ABCs:  Agree – Build – Compare  This method helps facilitate productive and respectful conversations by focusing on finding common ground, adding constructive input, and making comparisons that enhance understanding.  Let’s take a…