Tagged: Julia Menard

If you work with teams, Patrick Lencioni's book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a 'must read'. Lencioni begins by saying that the root cause, and foundational reason, for any dysfunctional team—is...

I have a dream that one day I, and those in our world, will come from an appreciative mindset most of the time. "Appreciative Inquiry" is a way of cultivating an appreciative mindset. Used instead of...

What causes stress? Poor boundaries with yourself and others. Joan Casey How to get the important stuff done A challenge for me and many of my clients is creating a life that includes time for self-care,...

Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's empty, we feel awful. Tom...

I grew up not knowing how to set goals intentionally; my family spent a lot of time looking backward or simply 'coping'. The ability to look forward to life with anticipation and not dread, fear or anger...

 Gabor Mate in his book "When the Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress" says, "I am greatly empowered without harming anyone if I permit myself to experience anger and to contemplate what may have...

This fabulous book review from Julia Menard gives us a beautiful summary of the book highlights - inspiring us to slow down, follow the day's natural rhythms and bring more sacredness to everyday life. Julia...

In my work as a mediator and conflict coach, what touches my heart the most is the way so many of us want a deeper connection with others, but can't seem to find it. Bronnie Ware, a palliative care...