4 Connections between Diet, Productivity, and Achievement

Recently I was in South Africa for work. I was invited to facilitate a 3-day gathering that was ambitious in what it set out to […]

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5 Reasons to make Self-Care your Best Friend

In my work as a coach and facilitator, I’m often asked what self-care means, or how better to practice it in life. I had to […]

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5 Things You Need to Know About How Your Diet Affects Your Mind

I’ve blogged before about diet and productivity. It’s something I’ve noticed in my clients and myself, and the research is solid when it comes to plant-based […]

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3 Ways Trauma is Stopping You From Being an Authentic Leader

This past week I gave a talk at an excellent networking event in Sacramento hosted by the wonderful Carmen Marsh, CEO of Inteligenca. After having […]

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3 Wrong Ways to Structure a Corporate Wellness Program: What to do Instead

Recently trending articles such as those featured in Bloomberg and the Chicago Tribune claim that corporate wellness programs don’t work. This is misleading, because the study they are […]

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3 Surprising Ways Your Mother Still Controls How You Eat, Part 1: The Emotional Eater

With the holidays coming up, I’ve been reflecting on why I have developed healthy eating habits, such as avoiding refined sugar and fried foods, which were a […]

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8 Neuroscience Tips for Trust and Workplace Engagement

I’ve been blogging about workplace engagement a lot recently, and my last post explored biomimicry approaches for engaging staff. Recent neuroscience research establishes trust as one of […]

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Beyond Meditation: Cultivating Mindfulness

Mental health is becoming a hot topic, and thankfully in a good way that removes stigma. As I reflect on my 12-year journey of learning […]

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Loyal Customers Come From Engaged Employees

Employee engagement is increasingly being recognized as important for productivity, company growth, and the bottom line. Engagement levels are holding at a disturbing 30% in the […]

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3 Biomimicry Principles for Engagement

I’m always exploring insights from biomimicry for social innovation. My last post on biomimicry connected its principles to those of the Vipassana meditation technique. As I […]

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