96. Beginner’s Mind

Making friends as an adult can feel intimidating, especially when it seems like your upbringing didn't give you the skills to navigate social connections. In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two listener questions about friendships and social interactions. I explore why it ...  Show more

This week, I break down the three foundational principles that will allow you to coach yourself effectively, no matter where you are on your thought work journey. If you’re new to the podcast, this is an essential episode to ground you in the basics of cognitive change. If you’ve ...  Show more

Whether taking on a new instrument, craft, hobby or professional skill, it can be challenging to learn all of the nuances and reach mastery. In this episode, discover the best way to learn anything, so you can quickly and effectively master every aspect of it. “If you want to acc ...  Show more

Happiness Is Learning Something New In my work, it's not unusual for somebody to seek guidance. Most are contemplating a change or frustrated with the status quo.  Every conversation begins with me asking — "What are you trying to figure out?"  To which people say, "I don't know, ...  Show more

Can physical exercise boost your brain power and focus?

You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, the brain grooves. That’s because the primary reason you have a brain is to control the movement in your body. And as you move, your brain creates brain-derived neurotropic ...

You know, with the constant buzz of smartphones and all the digital noise, it's like our distraction muscles have become super strong while our focus muscles could use a little workout. But guess what? Just like hitting the gym to strengthen your muscles, you can train your br ...