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The Many Forms of Arrogance: More Than Just a “Nose-in-the-Air”
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald I am a recovering Rescuer. I am referring to the role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) that focuses on pleasing and being helpful. During my recovery, I began to realize that my…
How to be a Compassionate Challenger
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald I recently facilitated a one-hour workshop to introduce the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® frameworks to a small group. After a brief explanation, I…
If You Had What You Say You Want, Would You Take It?
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald When one gets clear about what they want, it is the first step in the journey from Victim to Creator. At least that is what I believed until I spent several months coaching a high-level…
Stop Focusing on Problems. Here’s a Better Approach
By Donna Zajonc with David Emerald When you pause and ask yourself what you want, you clarify the outcome you really care about and begin walking the path of a Creator, the foundational role in TED* (*The Empowerment…
Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First
https://theempowermentdynamic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.7.2025.mp3 When people first learn about TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic) ® , one of the most common reactions is thinking about how they can use the framework…
Personal Empowerment Is an Inside Job
By Donna Zajonc with David EmeraldI was not a good student. In elementary school I had trouble reading and felt ashamed that I was always put in the second or third reading groups. I was self-critical and worried that I…
How To Be an Empowering Thought Partner
By Donna Zajonc with David EmeraldI used to cringe when someone would say to me, “I’d like to give you some feedback.” My gut would tighten, and I would armor up, preparing to defend myself. I assumed, in those days,…
The Key to Nurturing Lasting Relationships
By Donna Zajonc with David EmeraldPeople are wired to connect and have a natural desire to be in positive relationships. But relationships are not always easy. Our focus here, at the Center for The Empowerment Dynamic ,…
Buckle Up! 2025 Will Be a Wild Ride
By Donna Zajonc with David EmeraldBy all accounts, 2025 is going to be a wild ride. It’s not that the last few years have been a piece of cake but, if projections hold true, new challenges and the pace of life will be…