The fight or flight response. It comes into play when we are faced with a dangerous situation that needs our instinctual wits to help us to safety. Humans have chosen the correct choice enough times in our evolution to keep the species growing and thriving. OK. That’s great. So what’s the problem? The problem comes in when we are triggered… Read more →
I met Stuart Scott briefly at Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan getting cupcakes several years ago. I was a fan of his work at ESPN so it was cool to run into him and feel some of that upbeat charisma that came across on TV. He died yesterday. He was 49. Sad and disheartening for someone who brought so much joy… Read more →
Do you have a saturation point of input or stimulation, that when reached, renders you WAY less effective? Do you lose your cool in front of coworkers, kids or strangers when too much change is happening at the same time? I call this Sudden Overwhelm Syndrome. It is common because we all have a threshold where it kicks in. Many clients come… Read more →
Do you wish that you had more presence of mind during important conversations? Do you say things that just aren’t true for you in the moment and then have to revisit a conversation to get your point across? Do you find yourself strong-armed into doing tasks that aren’t yours because you couldn’t stand in your strength and say NO? You are… Read more →
At ODT we coach men in becoming more effective in their lives. We look to achieve tangible results in specific areas. One area is in having a tough conversation. The goal is to reach the point where someone else’s reaction to what you say (whether it be a compliment, idea, or concern) does not dictate either: * your mood *your… Read more →
By now everyone has heard of the death of Nelson Mandela. Every word of praise and reverence for this man won’t do his incredible life justice. He was a giant. A giant in the field of heart and love. In the Alternatives to Violence work I do in prisons we have a thing called Transforming Power. Transforming Power is an… Read more →