WITH INTENTION BLOG

3 Things on showing up, filled up (so you can serve people better) Nov 13, 2023

I recently got called out from a close friend and truth teller. It hurt for a bit. I quickly recovered because I realized it was true. More importantly, I realized I could do something about it. 

He told me I was operating from a selfish point of view. He used the term "self-absorbed". He...

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I traded coffee for celery juice and I've never felt better... Oct 17, 2023

I never thought I'd say this, but I've been off coffee now for almost three weeks. I love coffee...I mean, I really, really love the smell of it, the ritual of it, the routine of it, etc., etc. Coffee is part of life. I think about all the people that start their day with the ritual of brewing a...

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3 Things: How to deal with stress more effectively Apr 27, 2023

Thought: Dealing with stress can be challenging, but it’s important to have strategies in place to help manage it. Focus on what you can control, rather than worrying about things that are beyond your control.

Quote: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...

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3 Things: How to simplify your decision-making Apr 20, 2023

Thought: Many times, we humans like to over-complicate things. Occam’s Razor is a principle that suggests that the simplest explanation is typically the correct one. It can be a powerful tool for solving problems and making decisions in many areas of life.

Quote: “Simplicity is the...

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How to overcome your fears Apr 13, 2023

I was backstage last Monday, getting ready to speak to 300 people at a conference in Nashville. My microphone was wrapped around my ear, mouth was a bit parched as I opened the water bottle to take another swig of water. There were a few a/v guys backstage with me doing their thing. It felt like...

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3 Things on Adopting a Learning Mindset Mar 03, 2023

Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...

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3 Things on Adopting a Learning Mindset Mar 02, 2023

Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...

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3 Things – Relationship capital & trust Feb 23, 2023

Thought: Trust can be fragile. Trust is earned over time. I’m in year 24 of my career in sales and I’m learning more everyday about how important trust and relationships are to the business. I’ve always known this but it’s becoming more and more evident by the day....

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3 Things: Writing, reflection and the power of handwriting Feb 16, 2023

Thought: I’m currently running a With Intention cohort at CCC. We had a call today where the topic of writing came up. One of things I’m having them do is writing in a workbook that accompanies the self-learning modules. This was a big aha for the group as many hadn’t used...

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3 Things: Movement, life force & a must-watch documentary Jan 27, 2023

Thought – I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of movement and staying active. I’ve had three keynote talks in the last two weeks, along with client meetings and our annual sales kickoff meeting. Staying active and keeping to a workout schedule has been huge for me....

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3 Things: Awareness, Ambition & Action (and an ask) Jan 13, 2023

Hi there. I’m excited to write this as it’s another step to more of an intentional path to serve and help people. As you know by now, I published a book in the Fall – With Intention. It was almost a two-year process from start to finish but, if I’m being honest, it was...

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3 Things: Systems, Goals & New Year’s Resolutions Dec 31, 2022

Here we go, 2023! Happy New Year to you! Here are three things as we kick off the new year.

Thought: The new year is a great time to start something new. I’m all for New Year’s resolutions but most people get them wrong. It’s why, on average, only 9% of people actually meet...

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