Read or scroll to the end of this blog for some questions to facilitate listening for yourself! We have all heard that we should listen more frequently, be more skilled at listening, and listen more sincerely. Yet, even with double
From Stuck to Satisfying Success
Curious as to why you may be stuck in obtaining your desires, moving ahead in business, or stuck at a level that is unsatisfying? Review these 7 common reasons people lose traction in their desires. They are unclear on what
Before You Have That Talk
So often we hear that a lack of communication is the problem and therefore communication is the solution, but all types of talking are not the same. There is talking around the subject. There is talking to avoid feelings. There
Benefits of Boundaries
I would often be counseled by my spouse, employer, or friends to establish boundaries. If everyone around me saw the need for me to do it, why was it so difficult? It was difficult because I lacked ownership and clear
Optimal Boundaries Prioritize Ownership not Defense
“Breakdown Boundaries” I only knew boundaries in regards to “too much” and “exhausted” Boundaries were a last resort once resentment, fear, or anger not longer could be silenced. My boundary would flare up once I was “fed up” with a
Why Wholeheartedness?
How Wholeheartedness Captivated Me I was always intrigued by spirituality. I yearned for divine presence and affirmation. Even as a child I would pray for God to make me someone important (hoping spiritual experiences would facilitate this). My spiritual journey
The Invitation of Indecision
What would happen if you gave yourself permission to say, “I don’t know”? Sure, I bet a lot of you will lament, “I say that all the time.” Many of you are probably thinking, “Katie, ugh, I need to say
Building foundational self esteem
Most of us know we need self esteem, but how do we develop unconditional value and worth for ourselves? Discover our relationally-based emotional needs. Meet those needs. When you commit to finding out what your emotional needs are and you
How Valuable Are You?
This question can produce all kinds of responses. The answer (as well as the origin of the answer) profoundly affects how we experience life. Two value assessments Many times the answer to this question seems confusing. For example, someone says
Emotional safety
If you are going to jump off an extremely high cliff, you would want a bungee cord. Most likely, you would want a bungee cord that worked. If the bungee cord was not guaranteed to work, would you jump? I