I remember being in an African American studies class once, where the rock star professor climbed up on top of her desk, bent over at the waist, got a firm grip on her spiky sandals and proceeded to demonstrate the absurdity of the ‘pulling yourself up by the bootstraps’ expression. “Seriously people,” she prodded, “does [...]
This is a replay of a popular post from two years ago - as I move intentionally forward into 2010, I am reviewing how tall I’ve been standing up inside myself. ****************************************** Some friends and I have put together an event where we spend one evening each month trying out different meditation and martial arts forms from [...]
I am delighted and honored to announce the launch of an exciting new opportunity. Ann Barnes Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor the notion of getting healthy and strong from the inside out, the idea of finding your path and aligning your passions, life and gifts. This scholarship will cover two months of [...]
Many of my clients seem to be suffering from a rash right now, caused by the calendar mysteriously changing from 2009 to 2010. Their symptoms include: antsyness unclear focus feeling pressured slight rise in anxiety defensiveness about why ‘setting goals feels too rigid’ or ‘is for chumps’ There are so many missives currently touting the need [...]
If you’re not familiar with Seth Godin, check him out. His book Tribes took my breath away, then helped me breathe and think a whole new way. I actually took a project I had been working on, turned it inside out and upside down, and made something brand new. He’s a fascinating thinker, he speaks his [...]
Every year I do some intentional planning for the upcoming year. For the past five years, I have always chosen a theme for the upcoming year, a dominant flavor, a broad intention to serve as a base. Past examples include ‘Go For Joy’ and ’Celebrate and Play’. [note: while that is not me in the picture, and I'm not sure [...]
One of my favorite feelings is to experience, be part of, stand near someone who is in their groove. Sure, one of my more favorite things is to actually be in my own groove, but alas, not only does that not happen all the time, there is something magical about seeing, feeling, and okay, maybe even [...]
I have spent many a year helping companies across the land (actually, many of them were right smack in the middle of the land) develop best practices. In this case, best workplace practices. I have also spent a large chunk of time writing, speaking about and otherwise helping to share said practices. One of the [...]
Do you remember when you were in 3rd grade, standing in front of your classroom, giving your ‘When I Grow Up’ report? Remember how you told your classmates that you hoped someday you would be able to squeak by each month buying food and clothes without having your utilities turned off? Remember how you said you hoped, [...]
Hey Masterminders, Okay, so we’ve got a great group of masterminds ready to go in the Inner Fitness Gym. This team of masterminders is going to set and accomplish personal/professional goals like nobody’s business. I’m posting this here so that anyone who is not yet a gym member can feel free to follow along and make [...]
Sometimes balance is easy to see; it stands out. Other times balance just blends in seamlessly. Either way, it feels pretty gorgeous.
My clients always seem to be surprised when I offer an example of someone breaking down, feeling down or not being down with their job and that someone turns out to be me. “Really?” they’ll exclaim slightly startled (and perhaps a tiny bit gleefully), “this stuff happens to you too?”. “Oh yes,” I assure them, [...]
I was in the car, heading to the beach when I got a call from a colleague. She was all a titter about us partnering on a new writing project. I was thrilled with her enthusiasm and as we started talking specifics, I realized that I was driving down a road with limited cell coverage. [...]
What if, just what if, the heat that is warming the planet was being generated by the friction of our true selves desperately trying to escape…
(In)vironmental Coaching applies green living principles to your inner life, allowing you to create sustainable, renewable sources of health & energy. What kind of fuel are you burning? Are you running on anxiety, worry or fear? Where do you get your energy? From caffeine, adrenaline or sheer force? What kind of pollution are breathing daily? [...]
