A recent study from Harvard University suggest that our brains respond to self-disclosure the same way it responds to pleasure triggers like food, money or sex. It feels surprisingly good to share all of those embarrassing pictures, failures, life observations and revealing bits of personal information. Transparency is critical for anyone to build relationships, whether [...]
One Thing That is Better Than Sex
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Are you making room for miracles?
I thought this was a poignant video when I first saw it. “Stop and Hear the Music” is a mantra I find myself reciting to my clients on a daily basis. In the video, there’s a brilliant street musician playing in the corner and thousands of people rushing by, missing out on something that could [...]
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Are You Really Listening?
Christopher David, MSW, LCSW, is one of my coaches. He is currently working as a Social Worker for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints. He has over 19 years experience in social work and he is extraordinary. After my cancer diagnosis in June of 2008, he kept me sane and authentic and has continued to guide [...]
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Connection is Key
Last night, I sat with a childhood friend in Boston having a conversation that COULD HAVE changed a life, but it missed the mark. My friend and I were sitting in the kitchen with a group of her close friends (new acquaintances to me) talking deeply about my diagnosis of breast cancer last year and my experiences [...]
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