Before You Hit SEND

Before You Hit SEND

How many times have you reacted instantly to an email with a “justified” emotional response, only to regret it later? As human beings, we get provoked by situations and other people. Brain scientists refer to this as “amygdala hijacking”.  It’s a survival response...

No Problem

No Problem

I hate it when people respond to my “thank you” with "no problem".  Just drop the slang and say "you're welcome" has always been my point of view. But "no problem" is starting to grow on me. I’m beginning to really appreciate the mood behind those words. A mood based...

Five Steps to Becoming a Mood Master

Five Steps to Becoming a Mood Master

As an executive coach, I often receive comments from my senior leadership clients like this one: “I almost cancelled our call today. But I am so glad I didn’t. I felt stuck, almost depressed. After we talked, I felt so much better. In fact, the very next day, I had a...

Exuberance Conversation #1: Joy in the Workplace

Exuberance Conversation #1: Joy in the Workplace

Welcome to The Exuberance Project's inaugural conversation! These posts are created to spark dialogue among our subscribers and supporters. After reading the post, please leave a comment, thought or suggestion in the comments below. Let's get the conversations...