Category Archives: Authenticity & Purpose

I discovered my purpose gradually by committing myself to unwavering self-awareness grounded in cherishing myself unconditionally. By creating a life worth living, I learned the art of living—enjoying the journey. My own life is my greatest creative work. One of the most precious gifts I can give anyone is having the honesty and courage to see and share myself fully so that we both might benefit from our shared insight, compassion, and good humor—failures, resilience, victories. We are here to help each other grow by sharing without reservation the only thing we have to give—our authentic selves. You are a unique cocreative expression of the Divine. You are a precious natural resource not to be taken for granted. You are worthy just as you are, with your delightful blend of gifts and annoying little quirks. In all of time, you are the only you in the entire Universe. You are enough—perfect just as you are in this moment.

10 Strategies for Reducing Job Transition Stress

Posted on November 2, 2012 by djwlifecoach

With the economic and employment shifts of recent years, more frequent job transitions have become the new normal.  And, anyone who’s ever changed jobs will tell you, job transitions can be stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, promotion or working extra hours … Continue reading →

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Lead by Example

Posted on September 22, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Good leaders lead by example. By aligning their actions with what they say, they become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do another, they create confusion and stress.  More important, they erode trust, a critical element of … Continue reading →

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Authenticity: Limiting the Impact of Stress on Your Relationships

Posted on September 15, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Have you ever been guilty of taking your stress out on a friend or co-worker?  Has a loved one been able to sense your stress at the end of the day before you even get through the door? It’s quite common … Continue reading →

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Being Assertive Without Damaging Your Relationships

Posted on September 12, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Asking for what you want—and setting boundaries around what you don’t want—is a key life skill.  But sometimes in our enthusiasm to practice this skill, we over-do our own assertiveness and end up with a partner who shuts down, gets … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on October 24, 2010 by djwlifecoach

Here is the essence of what I have learned from my 56.5 years on this earth.  The nugget.  The kernel.  The gem.  The only hope for finding peace in this life – not comfort, but deep abiding peace – is to be insatiably, fearlessly … Continue reading →

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Who Ya Gonna Call?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by djwlifecoach

If any of you are still harboring the illusion that those of us in the “helping professions” are able to help others because we are totally self-actualized, always have it all together, never get sad or angry or frustrated or confused, never … Continue reading →

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Authenticity is the Only Path

Posted on October 13, 2010 by djwlifecoach

I write this blog with an open heart not because I think I cannot be hurt – that no one may target me for cruelty.  It is rather that I cannot let the possibility of pain stop me.  I can no longer let the cruelty I’ve … Continue reading →

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The C Word

Posted on October 12, 2010 by djwlifecoach

So last Saturday morning, high on the thrill of having launched my Online Journal (aka Da Blog) on the spur of the moment with no exhaustive plan (not my norm), I decided my plan going forward would be to write a … Continue reading →

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Silly Little Grasshopper, That Rowboat’s for You!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by djwlifecoach

Yes, this is my second blog in two hours.  All the zeal of the newly converted.  But I promise it will be worth your time. First, a word about my history with blogs.  I don’t do blogs.  Don’t host them, contribute to … Continue reading →

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