September - 2019

Spirit and Leadership

I love to learn. I love to learn new insights into human behavior, into what makes humans human, and what creates healthy relationships with self, with others and the connection to something that is beyond human. Carl Jung spoke of the collective unconscious. I interpret this to mean something that is bigger and beyond the individual. It is an energetic connection that bridges all people together. At the Institute for Generative Leadership (IGL), we speak of Me-We-World. Th

October Teleclass: Listening to Bodies

In the previous post, I mentioned some tips to break habits of anxiety and unhealthy coping. It is often easier when we have a coach or accountability partner. It helps us get to where we want to go a little bit faster and with more ease. It is comfortable for so many of us to "go it alone". Yet, we build more impact and power when we align with others. This is an invitation for you to join like minded people who are looking to create powerful embodied habits. A part of my mi

Reducing Anxiety, Worry and Otherwise Burdensome Thoughts

When our body tenses up, or our heart rate increases and we feel anxious, afraid or have other unpleasant emotions in the form of body sensations that arise, we create a story with that tension. We may be told to calm down, relax, don't worry so much or to take some time out for self-care. But what happens when we take that time out and we sit to meditate because we are told "this is good for me" and that just amps up the anxiety that comes with a story "I am not good at this

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Establishing New Neural Pathways

Over the past year or so, members of my gym have had a growing interest in Whoop, a device with an app that helps with recovery, athletic performance and sleep. One of the measurements this device evaluates is Heart Rate Variability or HRV. I teach, coach & practice body-based (somatic/mindfulness) methods & lead an organization (The Institute for Generative Leadership/IGL) that educates others on these methodologies, as well. I have worked with people - including me - who ha

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Spirit and Leadership

Spirit and Leadership

October Teleclass: Listening to Bodies

Reducing Anxiety, Worry and Otherwise Burdensome Thoughts

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Establishing New Neural Pathways