Relationships are the fabric of our lives – what kind of thread are you? July is a month that celebrates independence. What does this mean when we are so closely connected to those around us? As an independent adult, I am free to make my own choices. However, I recognize that I am connected to …
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I'm Kelly. I am an executive coach with a background in mediation and conflict resolution. I am drawn to the gift of opportunity that conflict gives us. Conflict keeps us all growing and learning, and the truth is conflict will never go away. I want people to have the tools to make conflict transformative, and …
Spring Cleaning the Soul!
The delicate green of new life will not be denied; the growth is going to happen no matter what… life will not be stopped! Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. ~Arnold H. Glasow This all relates to coaching in that often times we are so focused on the …
Blooming!!
April is dedicated to beginnings. “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” ~Proverb Even though the Spring Equinox is in March, a least where I am, it does not start to feel like spring until May. Now is when a real sense of coming to life and blooming starts to happen! …
Trust like only the fool can…
How to trust as only The Fool can… Deep abiding trust in yourself is essential for living a fulfilled life. So how does one trust? Well, it takes time. Trusting yourself is a relationship that you have to build, support, and nurture. Trusting yourself means that you take actions, think thoughts and speak words that …
Fool or Foolish?
“Chance is the fool's name for Fate” Fred Astaire The fool can bring to mind lots of images both positive and negative, which begs the distinction between the archetypal fool and being foolish. “Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.” William Shakespeare In coaching as we journey toward the life we want and the …
Here’s to the Fool’s!!
This month is dedicated to the Fool! The fool is an archetypal image that symbolizes many things including free spirit, incredible trust, taking leaps of faith and marching to your own beat. “The secret to life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to… and the most important thing is – …
Somewhere over the Rainbow!
Last week being St Patty’s day brought to mind all of the other images that go along with the luck of the Irish. Pot’s of gold, rainbows and leprechauns. The gold and rainbows especially brought to mind the parallels to searching for your purpose, goal or calling in life. Rainbows are elusive and fleeting, we …
Feeling Lucky?!
Are you a lucky person? “Go and wake up your luck.” Persian Saying There is a lot written about luck and how to create more of it in your life. There also seems to be some traits among people who consider themselves to be lucky. They tend to be flexible, open-mined, positive and resilient. They …
What’s Luck Got To Do With It?
Create your own luck! March is dedicated to Luck. Often people seek out a coach because they need help navigating through tough times, transition or need help getting going. In these times what we most want is … an opportunity. This opportunity can come to people in many different ways, some of them seemingly out-of-the …
Kelly Stanhope 