Friday Journaling Reflection Prompt September 6, 2024
Here's this week's Friday journal reflection prompt: Reflect on a time when you acted in alignment with your values, even if it went...
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Shawn Carney
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
"You're On Your Own, Kid": Living A Life of Authenticity
Self-discovery is more than just understanding who you are; it’s about learning to live in alignment with your own values in order to be...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 27
- 3 min
Overcoming Your Inner Critic and Anti-hero
You know that voice inside your head, the one that expresses doubts, points out flaws, and makes you question your worth? That’s your...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 23
- 1 min
Friday Journaling Reflection Prompt August 23, 2024
Here's this week's Friday journal reflection prompt: Think about a time in your life when you experienced a significant transition. How...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Navigating Transitions At Work and In Life
Navigating transitions, whether they involve the end of a job, the completion of a project, a change in role, or significant life events,...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Navigating Life's Transitions with Taylor Swift's Lyrics!
Are you facing a major life transition or dealing with personal challenges? Do you find solace in music? I'm excited about this new...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Friday Journaling Reflection Prompt August 16, 2024
Here's this week's Friday journal reflection prompt: Consider where you are right now in your life. Are there any changes or transitions...
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Shawn Carney
- Aug 13
- 3 min
Embracing Life’s Transitions: Finding Growth in the Messy Middle
Life has a way of surprising us, often in the moments we least expect. Sometimes, these surprises are welcome, whether it's a new job, a...
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 23
- 5 min
the Mindful Path of Leadership
The early morning light was just beginning to filter through the canopy of trees that surrounded my backyard, casting dappled shadows on...
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 16
- 3 min
You Can Do Scary Things: How to Overcome Fear
This morning the air was heavy with humidity while I stood outside, staring at my beautiful, slightly intimidating swimming pool. The...
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Decision Making for New Leaders
When Keisha first stepped into her new role as a manager, she felt a rush of excitement and trepidation. The promotion was a recognition...
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 2
- 5 min
The Path to Recovery From Burnout
I've been leveled by burnout a few times in my career. It's happened when I've been in roles I loved and roles I loathed, when I've been...
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Shawn Carney
- May 28
- 3 min
Rising from the Ashes: How to Cope With and Overcome Burnout
Do any of these sound familiar to you? You're in a room and the walls are closing in. The pressure is mounting, the air feels thick, and...
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Shawn Carney
- May 7
- 3 min
Getting out of the margins
In the last post, we covered the definition of marginalization and tactical examples of how to recognize it. This time we'll discuss...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 26
- 6 min
Well Being For The Time Being
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to find yourself constantly looking ahead to what's next rather than living in the...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 19
- 7 min
Building Resilience: Navigating Challenges with Confidence
In Michael Bungay Stanier's book, "The Coaching Habit," there's a profound quote about resilience, "Resilient systems build in fail-safes...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 14
- 9 min
7 Lessons from Crisis Management
(This article was originally published on Medium in April 2020) In the Cynefin model, when you find yourself in disorder or chaos, the...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 12
- 6 min
Resistance to change: A guide to difficult conversations
This week, we'll dive deep into the art of managing resistance to change as a crucial aspect of difficult conversations in the workplace.
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 5
- 4 min
Can we talk? Conflict resolution: A guide to difficult conversations
Does uttering or hearing the words "can we talk" fill you with dread? You're not alone! Difficult conversations in the service of...
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Shawn Carney
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Can we talk? Exploring all the feels: A guide to difficult conversations at work
Managing difficult conversations is a critical skill for leaders, yet it's often fraught with challenges. In this series of posts, we'll...
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