by karen | blog, centering, change, conflict, intention |
As I learned I was the odd man out on a significant decision my emotions instantly elevated. Even my best ‘centering’ skills eluded me. Frenetic emotional energy is rarely helpful. Although, pretending the decision doesn’t matter is a bit like...
by karen | blog, centering, conflict, Spiral Daily, Spiral Impact |
A simple typo of ‘north’ instead of ‘south’ in the directions set me up to be late to a meeting. As a stickler for punctuality, I could feel my heart begin to pound while my mind raced thinking of how to explain my tardiness. Enter Spiral...
by karen | blog, centering, Leadership, performance improvement, Uncategorized |
Welcome Lauren Windle, guest blogger! Ahhhhhh… yes! Those were my spacey, blissed out feelings after a particularly good yoga class as I settled comfortably into savasana last week at a nearby yoga studio. Not so extraordinary, you might think, that’s what yoga is all...
by karen | blog, centering, conflict, performance improvement |
The fire is now out; safeguards are in place. Although, I still feel a little weary and anxious because the real cause hasn’t been identified yet. I’d like a complete resolution. While my life work is with leaders, teams and conflict, this was an actual electrical...
by karen | aikido, blog, centering, performance improvement |
I left to run an errand. On the way, I was stalled behind a school bus, then a trash truck. Ahh…center, unexpected time to breathe and focus. I set aside a day for writing. Then, I just couldn’t get in the mood. Instead, I went for a swim....
by karen | blog, centering, conflict, Spiral Impact |
It seems all too common to sacrifice growth and community to be ‘right’. Relationships, businesses, and governments falter as people defend STRONG positions by talking over each other, leaving the room or refusing to consider other opinions. Innovation...