Ever have one of those days?

 

You know those days… when nothing seems to be going your way. I filmed this video on one of them – to remind myself as much as you, what to do to get things back on track.

Here’s to your success!

Diane

P.S. If you’d like more on how to bring out your best (even when things are at their worst), visit UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Feel like something’s got to give?

 

If you’re near your wit’s end, running yourself ragged, or just feeling overwhelmed, you’re primed to make powerful change – one that not only helps you, but ALL of us to find a better way of both living and leading. This video will point the way forward.

If you’re ready to blaze a new trail, visit UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Here’s to your success!

How one exec moved beyond his limiting belief (and what happened next)

 

Curious to hear an example of how limiting beliefs can be identified and overcome? Here’s a story about a client I worked with years ago who successfully eliminated a self-imposed obstacle he didn’t even know he had created.

If you’re ready to get out of your own way, visit UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Here’s to your success!

Could you be in your own way?

 

What if your most formidable obstacles are between your ears? This week’s video will help you overcome them.

For more on how to get out of your own way (and lead others to do the same), check out UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Here’s to your success!

 

Diane

Want to do more? Start by doing less.

 

Want to Do More? Start by Doing Less

We are a goal driven society that is conditioned to seek more.

Our egos desire more money, more fame and prestige, and more stuff. But a deeper part of ourselves longs for more peace, more meaning, and more purpose in our lives. We want to move beyond our previous realizations of what we’ve already accomplished to master newer, better ways of doing things – whether that be what we create in our lives or in our organizations – and as leaders what we can inspire others to do as well.

What if you started with less instead of more?

Just for a moment, consider what you need to let go of to create the space for something new to come in.

You can take your cues from nature. We are officially in the first week of fall – a time of letting go and preparing for regeneration.  Trees shed their leaves, and the energy of plants is directed toward developing a strong root system that’ll help it make it through the winter.

As the days will grow shorter and we spend more time in the dark, it’s fitting to reflect on things you may not be able to see but feel welling up within you.

What are you holding onto that has run its course?

• What are the old, outmoded ways of doing things that no longer bring you energy?
• What things have you acquired that you no longer need?
• What beliefs are you holding onto that are no longer true for you?

In moments that you feel constricted, anxious, or tired ask what you can let go of. Don’t be afraid of the answer. Though it may be uncomfortable because it introduces an element of the unknown, following these insights will always lead to freedom and liberation.

Your computer can only handle so much data, and the same is true of you.

If you don’t delete old emails and files and continue to add new programs without uninstalling old ones, you’ll find that it becomes sluggish and unresponsive. Just as freeing up space allows your computer to process things more quickly, so too will clearing your own personal space (whether of things or thoughts) allow you to access new levels of clarity and creativity.

Space brings freedom.

You’ll breathe easier, be more present in every action and interaction you partake of and bring more of who you really are to what you do. And you’ll open the space of possibility that allows something to come in that may surprise and delight you.

Any work you do on yourself will serve as a form of leadership for others who, like you, seek their own answers and could benefit from your example of unearthing what is possible and allowing it to take form in new and unexpected ways.

Discerning what is and isn’t working and up leveling your game becomes easier and more fun when you have support. When you are ready to go deeper, check out UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Do you believe it’s possible?

 

The video below is a follow up to Tuesday’s video about a conversation that had me second guessing something I was passionate about – and why I now know that it was (and always will be) a truth that has the power to transform the way we work and live.

For more on work/life transformation, visit UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Here’s to your success!

Diane

Don’t let them stop you

 

Ever have a conversation that stopped you in your tracks? This video is about one of those pivotal moments that took the wind out of my sails for a while – until I realized I could generate the energy I needed from a different source. Maybe you can relate…

For more on overcoming life’s potential showstoppers, visit UnleashtheExtraordinary.com.

Here’s to your success!

Diane

How to Leverage a Cringe Worthy Moment

 

A step backward (even a cringe worthy moment) can be used to propel you forward – IF you know how to leverage it. This week’s video will show you how…

 

Here’s to your success!

Diane

My Cringe Worthy Epiphany

 

I almost didn’t post this video. It was filmed back in June – and I initially cringed when I reviewed it. But in the spirit of learning and growth, I decided to share it anyway…

I was in the middle of creating my series on learning to break habits that are hurting you.  And I had this experience that made me realize how we get stuck in habits that work against us in the first place.

It’s kind of embarrassing. But you know what? That’s life.

Often, it’s those awkward, even humiliating moments that provide us with insight, wisdom, or at the very least a little levity.

Maybe you will relate…

To your success!

Diane

 

How to Change a Habit That is Hurting You – Recap and Next Steps

 

Growth is often preceded by discomfort – when it becomes apparent that a change is needed… one that you have the power to make. Yes, there are five steps, but the process is nonlinear and iterative, meaning you can jump in anywhere.

Here’s a review of the five steps I’ve posted about over the last few weeks:

(1)  Make a decision, a declaration and a commitment to yourself.

(2)  Surround yourself with reminders of what you are moving toward.

(3)  Notice how often you engage in the undesired behavior and what the impact is when you do.

(4)  Examine and challenge your assumptions.

(5)  Envision and practice a new way of doing things.

Sometimes you’ll be at step three for a while, noticing how often you’re falling into old patterns (and experiencing the pain of them) before you’re ready to move to step one, making a commitment to change.

Sometimes steps happen simultaneously ­- like when you reflect on your behavior (step three) and envision what you could do differently next time (step five).

And often when you begin figuring out what new habit you’d like to replace your old one with (step five), you begin to become aware of limiting assumptions you can challenge (step four).

This non-linear, iterative process is something that is fueled by insight.

And insight is developed through reflecting on your experiences with the intention of achieving a better outcome (and process). Whenever you endeavor to make a change, a question is launched into the ethers about what you need to do next. The answers come in the form of insight.

Insights often land when you’re doing something that gets you out of your head, like taking a shower, driving, playing ball with your kid or your dog, listening to music, gardening – whatever allows you to zoom out and allow your mind to do what it will.

Most executives are so busy running from one thing to another that they overlook the importance of slowing down and creating space for these insights to land. They often unintentionally perpetuate patterns of behavior keep them from the very results they’re working so hard to create.

You can interrupt that vicious cycle and accelerate your progress by working with a coach.

Engaging in executive coaching will not only help you get clear on your desired results and create a path to achieve them but also assist you in identifying and removing obstacles you may not even be aware of. The process of coaching helps you stay accountable to yourself while being supported through change that can be uncomfortable.

Coaching can take place via a one-on-one engagement and can be enhanced with curriculum-based programs that introduce you to tools and approaches that will expedite your process. If you’re interested in exploring what form of support would be the best fit for you, message me.

Here’s to your continued success!

Diane