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How Do You Manage Imposter Syndrome?

By Johanna July 16, 2020 question of the week 9 Comments

I chatted with a talented coach a few days ago. He’s between clients. He felt as if he was stagnating, not learning anything. He said, “This is one of those…

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What Do You Do When You’re Off-Center?

By Johanna June 2, 2020 question of the week 7 Comments

I can’t seem to maintain my emotional balance. First the virus. Now the protests. I feel powerless and off-center. I am not in control of much. For those of you…

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How Do You Exercise Your Power?

By Johanna May 28, 2020 question of the week 3 Comments

I’ve been thinking about how much power our elected officials have and how that varies by country. In the US, we grant power to the people we elect. And, we…

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Can We Choose for the Common Good?

By Johanna April 30, 2020 question of the week 7 Comments

We have some ideas about how to manage the coronavirus. We know that if we ask people to shelter in place—for a while—we can avoid overwhelming the local hospitals. Once…

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Who or What Deserves Your Respect?

By Johanna March 5, 2020 question of the week No Comments

Every so often, you see someone who inspires you. These people seem to achieve “more” in some way. You respect them for their actions. Sometimes, you see people who talk…

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What Does “But” Really Mean?

By Johanna February 19, 2020 question of the week No Comments

As I coach writers and consultants with their various businesses, I hear a lot of “but”s. “But, I can’t offer that product or service.” Or, “But, I can’t write an…

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Where Do You Want Friction in Your Life?

By Johanna January 22, 2020 question of the week No Comments

We often think of friction as bad. Friction prevents us from doing something we might want to accomplish. On my other blog, I write about frictionless releasing. We often want…

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When Can You Optimize For Resilience Over Anything Else?

By Johanna January 8, 2020 question of the week No Comments

I’ve been working on my 2020 strategy and tactics. I think further out, but I don’t plan for more than one year at a time. And, I break that down…

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When Does a Shortcut Make Sense?

By Johanna December 4, 2019 question of the week No Comments

You might have heard the apocryphal story about a landscape architect and shortcuts. The architect doesn’t put sidewalks or trails in a large green space. Instead, he waits for a…

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When Are You Willing to Practice in Public?

By Johanna November 15, 2019 question of the week 2 Comments

I was on vacation last week, in Eilat Israel, a tourist destination. Because it’s a tourist town, you can see a lot of street art. On my walk this past…

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