Tag Archives: experience

Realign. Readjust.

Happiness means doing your best, and stretching the limits of what that really means. At Sherpa Coaching, we base our coaching on lessons from the Sherpas we interviewed in Nepal. Here are a couple of lessons from the Sherpas: First, … Continue reading

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‘The Times Are A-Changin’ ‘ … Can You?

We don’t know how to change. People are constantly showing us that they are willing to change, and want to change but they are not sure how to do so. I just had a meeting with Josh, whose boss told … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 6

I learned so much when we talked with the Sherpas in Nepal. I have been sharing quotes for the last five Mondays, so you can go back and read any you might have missed. This is the final post, for … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 5

Last week’s quote from the Sherpas was from Karma Sherpa. I just love the name, and I love his cheerful, positive spirit. Here’s more, just like every Monday, about what I learned when we talked with the Sherpas in Nepal: … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 4

So, welcome back… here we go with another quote from the wisdom of Nepal. Let me share what I learned when we asked our Sherpas about trust and friendship: Karma Sherpa has climbed Kala Patthar, Thorangpas, and Cholapass, all at … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 3

Another week, and another message from the mountains. I am really humbled by the chance to learn from some of the most fearless people on the planet. . .  Let me share what the Sherpas in Nepal taught me: Aang … Continue reading

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Does anyone even like going to the movies anymore?

On the road. Baltimore. Last night, I went to see Francis Lawrence’s new film Water for Elephants starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. It was a small crowd, just two other people eight rows back. I was happy to have … Continue reading

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Words

Some of you know that I am a word fanatic. I love words. I believe that simple words can change the world. A pastor friend shared this video that makes my case. This pastor is a brilliant wordsmith himself. A … Continue reading

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Is it sympathy? … or is it empathy?

No matter what people’s behavior may be, they will expect you to understand them.   Sympathy is feeling with or feeling for someone. It is a way of reacting to someone who is suffering. Empathy is a little more than … Continue reading

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What Does Your Bumper Sticker Say?

When I work with executives and their coaches, I talk a lot about the words they choose and use. Your words say a lot about you. They are visible and make a statement, just like a bumper sticker on the … Continue reading

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