The Drama Triangle, with its roles of **victim, persecutor, and rescuer**, creates a cycle of dysfunction where no one truly wins, but by shifting to the Empowerment Triangle, we can foster growth, creativity, and positive change, with the roles of **creator, challenger, and coach**.
Mastering Mindful Communication We’ve all had those moments of impulsive reactions, where emotions take the wheel and lead to regrettable words or actions. It’s a common human experience, rooted in our primal instincts to fight, flight, or freeze. However, in today’s complex social interactions, these instinctual responses can often hinder effective communication. The key to […]
Responding to Emotional Outbursts In my previous post, we explored the importance of acknowledging and naming our emotions accurately. Today, I’m shifting our focus to how we receive and respond to the emotions of others. Facing the Outpouring Few of us relish being on the receiving end of a verbal outburst, whether it’s anger, frustration, […]
Rewriting Narratives for a More Fulfilling Life From the earliest days of humanity, storytelling has been a fundamental aspect of our existence. Around campfires, we shared tales of heroes, villains, and mythical creatures, weaving narratives that shaped our understanding of the world and our place within it. This tradition continues today, with stories shaping our […]
How to Turn Feedback into Your Superpower In my last blog post, I wrote about giving feedback and how to make it useful and to the point. In today’s piece I want to look at the other side of the coin: how to receive feedback or criticism. This includes performance reviews at work, critiques from […]
Why Curiosity is the Key to Stronger Relationships Have you ever felt misunderstood by someone close to you? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side, judging a friend’s decision without fully understanding their perspective. We all fall into the trap of judgement sometimes, but it can be a real barrier to strong, healthy relationships. […]
Celebrating Your Colleagues This Week (and Every Week!) We have just reached the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to acknowledge the amazing educators who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. But appreciation, like learning, is a lifelong journey. In the daily whirlwind of work, it’s easy to overlook the strengths and contributions […]
