by Barbara Bouchet | Nov 1, 2009 | All, Relationship skills, Transformation Tools
Create agreements with integrity and then verify them. Re-negotiate as needed. Clear agreements are at the heart of successful human relationships. They bind us together for better and worse. How you handle your agreements will build or erode trust and integrity. To... by Barbara Bouchet | Jun 1, 2009 | All, Transformation Tools
Expand your perspective by disrupting habitual reactive patterns. Reactive patterns, like blaming, complaining, fearfulness, excessive criticism, aggression, passivity and defensiveness need vigilant attention. They won’t shift by themselves. They need to be guided by... by Barbara Bouchet | Apr 1, 2009 | All, Transformation Tools
When you “act as though” something has already taken place, you set the stage for it to actually occur. By defining a goal, you create clarity and vision. Your potential is ready to be activated. One of the ways to effectively clear away internal obstacles toward your... by Barbara Bouchet | Nov 1, 2008 | Transformation Tools
Acknowledge your fear. Face it. Listen to its concerns but don’t give it the authority to define your action. Guide your fear. Don’t let it control you. Fear is not the problem. The problem (and the solution) rests in how you deal with your fear. If you completely... by Barbara Bouchet | Aug 1, 2008 | Leadership, Transformation Tools
Develop a practice of getting feedback from as many sources as possible. Be sure to zero in on those areas where you can least afford to have a blind spot. A reality check is like going to the Doctor for a check-up. It’s uncomfortable being probed. It’s...