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State of Being

For many of us, there is a belief (or illusion) that when we are truly present our mood, energy, and focus is dependent upon, or greatly impacted by, the many interruptions, individuals, and circumstances that come our way on a moment-to-moment basis. I am here to say that is not at all the truth. We are so powerful that every…

DorothyOctober 13, 2024

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Transitioning You — And Your Company — Into A New Paradigm

Transitioning well is a skill. It requires the ability to adjust, at times very quickly, to a new paradigm, a new way of looking at life, at the world, and at your position in it. The hardest part frequently is letting go of the old and the familiar, whether you were comfortable with it or not. The gift of transition,…

DorothySeptember 8, 2024

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Skills We Develop Or Strengthen During Transition

Transition is a funny thing. It’s a constant in life and yet only when there are major changes – real or imaginary-taking place do we recognize it as transition. As a kid, I could not wait for my age to hit two digits. I would officially be getting older, and WOW was that going to be grown up, exciting and…

DorothyJuly 17, 2024

Retirement planning involves more than just finances

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Transitions As Part Of Daily Life

Life is an adventure filled with ups and downs. How we deal with them is fully our choice. Some we can prepare for and some we can’t. This week yet another friend was operated on for cancer; a very old and dear friend who has had progressively debilitating dementia passed away and yet simultaneously we had a college graduation, a…

DorothyJune 6, 2024

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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Transition

Over the years I have met, as I am sure you have too, many who profess to be an expert at this or that, nonetheless it’s being considered an expert by others that is the real tell. Because, claiming the title, in integrity, requires quite a bit more than many, if not most, may be willing to pay to achieve…

DorothyMay 28, 2024

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Do You Know Your Values?

This may sound like a strange question since, of course you do, is the logical response, yet… My LinkedIn profile says: Guiding Visionary Leaders Through Transition. Challenging existing paradigms, discovering innovative solutions, and honoring value-driven leadership, through personal transformation for success on all levels. Before working with someone, one of my questions is, what are the values you bring to…

DorothyApril 11, 2024

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What Is A Powerful Person

In my 20+ years as a psychotherapist seeing 42 patients a week, I learned an immense amount of practical knowledge about working with strong and/or manipulative personalities. I also learned to see quite clearly the distinction between powerful personalities and powerful people. Believe it or not, there is a vast difference. A strong personality is frequently someone who has a…

DorothyJanuary 31, 2024

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What AI Can’t Deliver!

In a world where AI is having greater and greater input, there’s so much of ourselves we need to know about before we give all of who we are away. A client of mine, in the Middle East, has written a book showing what knowledge truly is. It certainly encompasses what we learn in school and through extensive reading, yet…

DorothyJanuary 23, 2024

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A New Level Of Health For A New Year

As a new year begins with new hopes, or renewed hopes, one thing we know for certain is that it takes good health to be able to do most of what we desire. I am not talking about gym membership, or pledges to walk 5 miles a day. I am thinking about a far deeper level of awareness of how…

DorothyJanuary 7, 2024

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A Call To Compassion And One Humanity

Last night I watched the new Julie Roberts movie, Leave the World Behind. This is a movie along the lines of apocalyptic movies and yet not. While watching it I kept thinking “this is going someplace but where?” After it ended, I was left with this incomplete, yet dreaded feeling that this is a political? social? religious? commentary on our…

DorothyDecember 17, 2023

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