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Roadblocks to DEI
I was once asked to speak on some of the roadblocks to Diversity and Inclusion, and provide some concrete actions. It naturally got me thinking, and I came up with 7 roadblocks (there are more I am sure), and a few concrete actions that any of us can put in place. When I refer to diversity and inclusion, I am talking about race, gender, age, physical challenges and sexual orientation, perhaps there are some I missed. 1. The narrative: Who is telling the story? Historical
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Coaching through the frame of neuroscience
As executive coaching gains momentum worldwide as a valuable part of the leadership development journey, the field of neuroscience is providing a better understanding of the inner workings of the brain, and evidence of the benefits of coaching. Coaching can be defined as a partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that supports them to identify and take steps that move them between their current reality to where he or she wants to be. The bigges
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The Wisdom in Storytelling
In many cultures, the passing down of history and wisdom has come in the form of stories. Story-telling in coaching and training is useful as it allows the listener to reflect and find individual and relevant meaning in the story. A story lingers in your memory for a longer period, and also can reveal multiple levels of wisdom as circumstances change. Here is one of my favorite stories that I think is very relevant in our current society. A boat docked in a tiny Mex
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