by Lisa Kohn | Jun 28, 2018 | Self-Care
“I will not should on myself today.” ~Anonymous I learned this pithy saying years ago, and it still makes me smile. So often we “should” on ourselves. We run the list of our “shoulds” – to ourselves or others. “I should answer this email.” “I should volunteer at my...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 26, 2018 | Awareness
“It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” ~J.K. Rowling We are defined by our choices, big and little. On a daily basis we choose – whether (or how) to react to a coworker; if we’ll fulfill our promises and obligations; to exercise...
by Lisa Kohn | Mar 22, 2018 | Thoughtful Leadership
There comes a time when you have to make a decision, but sometimes that time comes and you still lack clarity. You’re stuck. What do you do? Your team may be looking to you for a final call on the next direction. Your boss may be looking to you for a plan for a...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Feb 27, 2018 | Personal growth
“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” ~Erica Jong The other day I noticed a pattern during a recent coaching session. It was pretty obvious and hard to miss. My client was sharing a number of situations she was facing...
by Lisa Kohn | Dec 7, 2017 | Awareness
Last Friday morning I gave myself the gift of a yoga class. I turn to yoga as exercise – for the mind, body, and spirit – and also as replenishment (again for the mind, body, and spirit). It’s my chance to pause, stop trying (although sometimes I have to admit I...
