I write. A lot. I started journaling when I was 15 and never stopped. One of my greatest fears (which showed up in a dream just prior to a 10-day silent meditation retreat) is NOT being able to write. In the dream, I wrote with pencil on the bottom of my foot. (No, it didn’t … More Rat-Proof Your Life (Coming Out of Hiding – Notes on a Wood Board)
In my observation, joyful people are focused people. So I have a very serious question for you, seriously (tongue in cheek :-)): How seriously do you take your JOY? In this video, you’ll learn how taking your joy seriously plays right into your ability to focus – and stay focused over time. No matter what. … More How to Stay Focused – No Matter What
This topic seems to be hot hot hot right now, and everyone seems to want to know more, so in this video, I’ll offer my personal experience. At the end of the video, I offer a coaching assignment. Should you choose to take me up on it, I’d love to hear from you in the … More How to Spot a Narcissist – and Your #1 Blind Spot
I just started a new series of videos on youtube on the topics of leadership, business, spirituality, empathy and power. Please join me in the youtube conversation! For those of you who’ve been following my posts about narcissistic abuse… well, culturally and personally… this is one hell of an antidote. Own it, baby! Much love, … More The #1 Tip to Being a Great Leader
One of our members shared this in our JBL Authentic Connections conversation at Basecamp (see treasure map) and it was so juicy good that a bunch of others in the group commented that they would be saving it and referring back to it. She references other books and people, but I credit her with choosing … More Exploring Shame (a breakthrough after a toxic shame attack)
Telling the truth, especially in a narcissistic culture, doesn’t make someone popular. In fact, there are often repercussions for saying “what is”, especially if it goes against convention. That’s why I appreciate Simon Sinek’s leadership. He’s using his popularity to speak truth to power. I happen to like capitalism. He’s naming what’s wrong with how … More Healthy Capitalism Requires Conscious Leadership (Simon Sinek)
On Friday (in 3 days), I’m going to start posting youtubes on the topic of leadership and I’d like your help. (I can include some on narcissistic abuse as well, but you’ll need to let me know what you’d like to expand on or review.) INSPIRING LEADERS Yes, I get the double entendre and it … More Inspiring Leaders – Please vote for your favorite youtube topics – time sensitive
When Shame Begets Shame by Christine Louis de Canonville has become my favorite go-to resource and reference for those who are healing from the effects of narcissistic abuse (culturally and personally, but especially the latter, and even more so if you were shaped by a narcissistic parent or sibling). Chapters 1, 16 and 17 are very … More Shamelessly reveal the truth about your self-worth (healing after narcissistic abuse) (co-narcissists, this one’s for you)
It’s so much easier to learn about psychological abuse when you can actually see it in action. Check out this brilliant, poignant commentary in response to this 5-minute interview excerpt with Steve Harvey and Monique. What excites me most is that it offers a play-by-play account of the abusive nature of narcissism. It shows: in … More Best LIVE response to a narcissist with play-by-play commentary – not sure how long it’s going to be up on Youtube (Monique and Steve Harvey)
So, the thing I despise most about healing from narcissistic abuse . . . oh, crap, I can’t limit it to one thing! So here’s a bullet point list and I’m sure it’s not complete. Please feel free to add your own in the comment section. You get to keep focusing on… guess who?… the … More You Deserve To Feel Amazing!
