The paper doesn’t make the coach
I've been thinking about something that bugs me in the life coaching world. Everyone talks about diplomas and certifications like they're the holy grail. Get your certificate, hang it on the wall, and suddenly you're qualified to help people fix their lives. This is...
Who Really Owns Your Feelings?
Most couples get this completely wrong. They think their partner should make them happy. Or they think it's their job to keep their partner happy all the time. Both ideas will destroy your relationship. Here's the truth: You are responsible for your own feelings....
The Quiet Crisis of Broken Moral Compasses
Have you noticed how some people walk into the same bad situations over and over? It's not bad luck. Their moral compass isn't working right. I see this daily in my practice. Smart, capable people who can't spot trouble when it's right in front of them. They trust the...
The Mechanics of Stuckness
Most people are stuck. You probably know this if you look around. Your friend hates her job but stays for years. Your brother talks about starting a business but never does. You want to learn Spanish but somehow never begin. This pattern is so common it seems like the...
Help Your Friends & Be a Person of Your Word!
I don't know about you, but I feel that something is fading from our world year by year: commitment, especially the habit of keeping your word. We now live in times where "yes" often just means "maybe." Plans change with a quick text: "Sorry, can't make it, bye…"...
Why we need to focus on men’s mental health
In recent years, the conversation around mental health has become more prevalent, yet men’s mental health often remains an under-discussed and neglected topic. Despite the gradual shift towards openness, societal expectations and deeply ingrained stigmas continue to...