by Deb | Jul 14, 2009 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Healing, Learning
There are different ways of viewing “courage”. To some, courage is appearing fearless, strong and invincible when faced with conflict. To me, courage is more about being willing to acknowledge my fears and show my vulnerability. This is the courage...
by Deb | May 31, 2009 | Connections, Healing, Learning, Quilt of Humanity
What would happen if we looked past the delusions created by our fear? An article in the New York Times on December 31, 2009, A Mideast Bond, Stitched of Pain and Healing, demonstrates this. The article describes the friendships developed between an Israeli boy,...
by Deb | May 12, 2009 | Balance, Mindful and Intentional
Many of the clients I work with are from nonprofit organizations – people in some form of helping/service profession. One of the themes that run through the work I do with individual coaching clients or when working in groups is: helpers give to others without...
by Deb | Mar 11, 2009 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Creativity, Leadership/Leadership Development, Learning, Metaphors and Stories
People follow leaders because of who they are more than because of what they do. Developing self-awareness, engaging in self-reflection, acting with integrity, and being able to develop and maintain authentic relationships are what make individuals effective leaders....
by Deb | Mar 10, 2009 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Culture, Healing, Metaphors and Stories, Quilt of Humanity
I had the privilege of attending the finals of the NY Knicks Poetry Slam, a competition among poetry performance artists. The Knicks Poetry Slam is a five-year old program designed to use hip-hop and poetry as a vehicle to motivate and inspire high school students to...
