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Community is a Verb
When you hear the word community, what comes to your mind? You may feel a special connection, or the possibility of hanging out with like-minded people. Merely being a “member” of a community, however, can miss an…
Creating and Uncertainty
We can all agree that uncertainty is a part of the human experience. As much as you may try to control variables, seek secure investments (whether in time, money, or relationships), there will always be some level of…
Reframing Self-Criticism
The way you frame your thoughts and the words you say to yourself play a critical role in shaping your life experiences. When you get stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and criticism, you have the choice to reframe…
The Challenger’s Beliefs & Intention
Of the three TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® roles of Creator, Challenger, and Coach, we receive the most questions about the Challenger. Readers tell us they resist embracing the Challenger role because they view it as…
3 Signs Your Creator Self Is Emerging
Many of us stay in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) roles during our life more than we'd like to admit. What most of us don't realize is that our true self—that part of us we call our Creator essence and the primary role…
The Accidental Mess-Maker
“When I try to Rescue people, I become the accidental mess-maker.”That heart-felt admission came from a seasoned human resource professional during an online coaching course that Donna was facilitating. She had read…
The Problem with Resilience
This blog is written by Heather Fitzgerald, DBe, MS, RN. Heather is a 3 Vital Questions ® Certified Trainer and Director of the Office of Professional Fulfilment & Resilience at Stanford Medicine Children’s…
Why Forgiving Is So Hard
Human beings are wired to connect and have a natural desire to be in positive relationships with others. But relationships are not always “goodness and light.” Whether at home or work, even the most trusting…
The Origin Epiphany
I (David) am often asked about the genesis of what eventually became the book, The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) . The following is my personal story that led to the story in the book. At a critical time in my…