Published in The Curious Leader·6 days agoHas “Ready!” Become The New Excuse to Procrastinate?I ran a poll where 70% of the respondents said they were ready to solve their emotional debt. However, not even a fraction of those people reached out to get that help. Has “Ready!” become the new excuse to mean “Not yet!”? If so, at what point does “Ready!” …Emotional Intelligence3 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Sep 21Are You Being Seduced by Emotional Debt?Pick a relationship where you got seduced by the other person. What went through your mind as they made you feel desired and wanted? Did you question their hidden agenda and yours? Or did you ignore the price to pay for throwing caution to the wind? Under the covers Seduction is a one-way…Relationships3 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Aug 31Caught in A Mousetrap of Emotional Debt?Imagine a world where the cheese on a mousetrap is placed there by another mouse. With that in mind, let me ask you: What’s your cheese? Think of a friend of yours and a relationship that feels off to you. Imagine you are observing that relationship. What is the need they maneuver you…Emotional Intelligence2 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Aug 17Five Signs You Are in Emotional DebtEmotional debt is like an odourless gas that slowly poisons relationships. No one wants it in their backyard. Ignoring the problem won’t solve it. So, you’ve got to learn to recognize the five signs of emotional debt. Are you with me? Here they are: Let’s start by defining what emotional debt is. In my video, What Is Emotional…Relationships3 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Jul 31How to Prevent Emotional DebtHave you ever received something and sensed that there were strings attached? I also wonder if, on occasion, you judged there were strings when there were none. How can we discern between a genuine gift and a setup for emotional debt? Let’s find out. I looked across at my friend…Relationships3 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Jul 14Are You in a Relationship Based on Debt or Abundance?Let me ask you. How do you feel when you do a favour for someone, and that person says, “I owe you one”? Contrast that with when somebody does something for you. How does it feel when they say, “You owe me one”? Can I do something for you without…Emotional Intelligence2 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Jun 29How to Get Out of Emotional DebtYou would not agree to a bank loan with unreasonable terms. So why would you agree to an emotional debt? What is the emotional debt you carry? If you called a bank and asked for a loan, the loan officer would likely meet with you to discuss your needs. They would ask you how much money you…Debt3 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·Jun 13Heat, Pressure, Time. Are You Making Business Popcorn?There’s something about going to the movies. It’s not just about the big screen, the dark room, and the surround sound system. It’s the experience. Part of the experience for me is the hot buttered popcorn. I smell it when I walk into the theatre. As I sit in my…Business Strategy4 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·May 29Does The Body of Your Business Have Profit Anorexia?There is a look in my daughter’s eyes as she walks through the door. That look has been there since she was a baby. It says, ‘Feed me.’ Every mother knows that look. And yet, so many of us do not feed ourselves what we need. Eat! is what we…Business4 min read
Published in The Curious Leader·May 15Are Your Strategic Goals Keeping You Hungry?If money is the almighty goal for you, have the guts to say the exact number that would satisfy your business hunger. If you can’t come up with a number, be willing to ask yourself what it is you truly want. Choosing a strategic goal can be like opening the…Business3 min read
