The Gift of Unexpected Connection
I spent the weekend in a remote mountain cabin with people I had barely met before. One had flown all the way from Australia, and the other two from Texas. … Find Out More
Author: Meri McCoy-Thompson
From “Should” to Story: Coaching That Connects
Sometimes we learn as much from what we don’t say as from what we do—especially if we pause to reflect afterward. This morning, my friend Maeve mentioned she was buying a car. … Find Out More
Give Yourself Permission to Play 🥳
At the beginning of the summer, my friend Ralph shared an article he had written about goals. “By the end of the summer, I want to be able to say … Find Out More
Pancakes, Giggles, and the Power of a Smile
As my husband will tell you, I have a soft spot for babies and small children. Wherever we go, I can’t help but notice them. And if I’m close enough, … Find Out More
Appreciation: The WD-40 of Relationships
One of my favorite moments in our training comes while exploring the power of appreciation. Last Saturday, near the end of our session, I invited participants to do something unexpected: … Find Out More
Hearing Loss, Self-Worth, and the Power of Choice
I had a hearing test a few weeks ago. My hearing has deteriorated with age, which is not unexpected because my grandmother, my father, and my two older brothers all needed … Find Out More
The Yin-Yang ☯️ of Self-Care and Taking Action
Yesterday morning, I just wanted to lie in bed with the covers pulled over my head and wait for the world to get better. I know I am not alone … Find Out More
This Simple Shift Made My Holiday Season Joyful Again—
It Can Help You, Too! For many of us, the holiday season can be a maze of joyous times with family and friends but also conflicting expectations, outsized accumulating traditions, … Find Out More
🥰 More than ever…
The last two days have been difficult. We have been through a collective trauma, and I needed my resilience skills immeasurably more than ever. I kept cycling through my Centering … Find Out More