by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 9, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
“If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must.” ~Anne Lamott I once told someone I was a rule-follower. Her response? “No one, upon meeting you, would ever take you to be a rule follower.” I get that the first impression I offer is...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | May 26, 2026 | Personal growth
“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ~Molière I’ve told a few people recently that I’m looking forward to the time I’m asked, “What’s new?” and I reply, “Not much.” I’ve told a few people I’m ready for easy. I’ve told a few people that I’m done...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | May 12, 2026 | Conflict Management
“It takes two to quarrel, but only one to end it.” ~Spanish Proverb The other day I was talking with a client and she could not stop talking about her colleague with whom she was “in battle.” Apparently they had been working together on a project and they had...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Apr 28, 2026 | Awareness
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou Sometimes my coaching clients come to their sessions to vent. They often move past the venting, eventually, but sometimes the entire session seems to be...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Apr 14, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
“We do not have to become heroes overnight.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Somehow it seems like many, if not all, of my clients, think they need to be on some sort of fast track. They identify a problem or challenge. Someone points out to them a development area....