In my twenties I was hired as a head coach and college teacher. This is the kind of “ultimate” job for so many people I know. It was a safe job because tenure was involved. And it came with some of the freedom that comes with academia – “no 9-5.” On the outside this job […]
My client used busy as a status symbol for happiness. If she was busy, she thought, she could prove to others she was worthy … and therefore would be happy. Sure, busy fills up that vulnerable white space we covet, but are so afraid of because we are then alone with ourselves. If you don’t […]
OMG! Exciting news! Recently I celebrated a significant event in my life (keep reading so you can see how that affects you). 14 years of my show. More importantly….what I am really celebrating was by starting this show in 2006, I finally listened to that voice in the back of my head. “Koren, there’s a […]
When you lead you want to be confident. For example, when you are leading a meeting … do it with confidence. Be confident: In yourself. In what you are going to deliver. In your ability to run the meeting. Then the meeting will be effective! But … you ask … how do you know the […]
We are story making creatures. Our brain is neuro-biologically wired for stories. In the white space of not knowing … our brain creates a story. Usually the stories we tell ourselves create prison walls + keep us away from the possibilities for our lives. My client Natalie had one of those stories. She works in […]
One of my clients, Rob, recently earned a promotion at work. I realize you’re thinking “fantastic.” Celebration. ? Oh no!!! This is when the drama begins. This new promotion has awakened the beast in the back of his head: You’re really not good enough for this job. Your colleagues don’t really like you, they don’t […]
There’s a voice inside you that you disregard. Instead of listening to your own voice, you listen to the voices of others … people you may not even know. Then you tell yourself — because your voice is different than the others — “you’re doing it wrong.” STOP DOING THAT (I say this with lots […]