CC: The Downside of Being "Strong"

Dr. Isaiah Pickens is a clinical psychologist, organizational development specialist, and nationally recognized trauma expert. He is the founder and CEO of iOpening Enterprises, where he helps organizations create healthier, more emotionally intelligent work cultures without sacr ...  Show more

What if part of you wants success—but another part believes achieving it will cost you your health, relationships, or well-being? In this insightful coaching session, Christine works with Maya, an ambitious entrepreneur who knows she's capable of achieving big things in her caree ...  Show more

We all act tough sometimes. There are times when acting tough can serve a purpose. There will be times when you need to set your feelings aside and push through something difficult. It’s OK to acknowledge that you feel uncomfortable, to ask for help, and to be vulnerable with oth ...  Show more

When you express a negative emotion, how often are you told to “be positive” or “stay strong”? Today, we want to reframe how you think about strength. To be human is to experience the full range of the human experiences, so the next time you think to choose stoic strength over te ...  Show more

What if the cracks in your armor aren’t weaknesses but doorways to something greater?

In this episode, we explore the beauty found in imperfection and the strength forged through struggle. Life’s challenges are like the micro-tears in a muscle—necessary stress that lead ...

In this episode, I talk about what makes a strong person. I talk about how to judge your relationships and your own potential through the lens of "moments of weakness."

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