by Dr. Rick Kirschner on August 30, 2010
One of my coaching clients (personal coaching) sent me this question recently:
“I got stuck on something this morning. I’ve behaved badly with someone I care about, and because I did something wrong, I find it hard to be around them. Suggestions?”
My response: What you’re describing here is shame, and what you’re feeling is the desire to avoid it. When you’re around people you’ve treated badly, they remind you of your behavior. And if the behavior involves a temper tantrum, chances are you’re really going to get down on yourself if you’re reminded of it.
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by Dr. Rick Kirschner on August 23, 2010
In this brief post, I want to share with you my experience with the iPhone 4 from Apple Inc. But first, a disclaimer. I’m an Apple share holder. I bought stock when everyone said the company would fold back in the 90s, because I was certain that there was no way that a company that made such amazing products wouldn’t be around in the future. It was a risk, and one that continues to reward me. Nuff’ said.
I do like to be honest and objective in my words and writing. And this review is my best effort to be both.
There’s been a lot of fuss made about an antenna problem with the phone, but it doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. Until now, I had only the reports of my friends to rely on, and none of them had any problem. And while all cell phones may suffer from some attenuation if you hold them the wrong way, I’ve been completely unable to get the so-called ‘death grip’ to happen on my new iPhone. One can only assume that the media must have had some other agenda, and the same can be said for Consumer Reports’ pitiful double standard. (What that agenda might be, nobody knows. Maybe ad revenue? Maybe trying to stop the Apple juggernaut before it completely decimates all its competition?) Whatever the reason, it’s a darn shame, but it doesn’t much matter, because the phone speaks for itself.
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by Dr. Rick Kirschner on August 16, 2010
When I’m asked why I blog, (and I do get asked that question more often than you might expect) my answer seems always to come back around to the same thing: I want to help people gain knowledge, and then turn knowledge into action, and action into wisdom.
Words are my tools, my conspirators in all my work. And in blogging, words are my method for moving things forward, making progress in your life and in our world.
Think about this: Well chosen words do so many worthwhile things. They give each of us access to our own mind – body connection. They also give us access to each other. So I believe it is important for people who seek to bring about positive change to be interested in the meaning, impact and influence of the words they choose to use, and the words that come back in return.
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by Dr. Rick Kirschner on August 9, 2010
Short post today, in response to a question I was asked recently by a reporter over the phone. He asked me, “What is the art of change all about?”
Here’s what I told him, and why I think my business ought to be a part of how you do your business!
I’ve been delivering training programs and speeches for just short of 30 years, while coaching numerous people along the way. I’ve done over 2500 live presentations in 10 countries, and I’ve made a name for myself by helping others to get better results in their business, their relationships and in their life. I call my business The Art of Change Skills for Life, because it is a vehicle through which I’m able to help people just like you to bring about positive change in their lives, relationships and organizations. I live to serve, and my work is to help you fulfill yourself by being successful with one of the constants of life, change. I can deliver that help whether you’re on your own, part of a team , managing a project or running a business. [click to continue…]
