In this episode, I dive a little more into perfectionism and what it looks like to struggle with perfectionism.  I ask several questions that are designed to really make you think about how much you struggle with trying to be perfect and identify several mindsets that are hidden within the perfectionism framework.  lf.

Join me as I interview my friend and special guest, Lori Karpman – a seasoned management consultant, executive coach and retired attorney specializing in multi-unit (franchise) business development as well as professional business coaching and training. She’s the CEO of Lori Karpman & Company, who’s garnered such prestigious awards as Best Consultants in Canada, 2 years in a row, Best 50 Small Cap Companies Canada, and most recently Outstanding Consultancy Firm Canada, for the 3rd year in a row. Lori has been named one of Canada’s Women of Distinction and has received a plethora of awards for her work in the non-profit sector.

Join me as I interview Joshua Margolis:  A Virtual Personal Trainer based out of New York who services clients all over the world. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Psychology and certifications from A.C.E., A.I.F.E., and N.A.S.M, as well as being prenatal and postpartum fitness certified. Joshua has been working in the health and fitness arena for over 8 years designing personalized fitness programs which incorporate motivational techniques to enhance performance.  

What does people-please look like and why do we do it?  Understanding these basics are the key to changing this disruptive pattern of behaviour.  Let's dig into what leads to this, what it looks like and how to create the change needed to release people-pleasing tendencies.

We all struggle with patterns of behaviour that can only be characterized as self-sabotage.  This week I want to discuss, not only my experience as a Perfectionist, but hopefully offer a different understanding of how this type of behaviour shows up and what you can do about it for the future. 

Narrcissism is a term that's thrown around easily and often isn't representative of the individual at all.  However, when it's true Narcissism at work or NPD, the people within their relationships can exhibit certain characteristics.

In this final episode, I'll explain the last 10 typical indicators of narcissistic supply, or what symptoms the person within a long-term Narccisistic relationship might display.  Then I'll offer a few techniques that can assist that individual in beginning the healing process.

Narrcissism is a term that's thrown around easily and often isn't representative of the individual at all.  However when it's true Narcissism at work, or NPD, the people within their relationships can exhibit certain characteristics.

In this second of 3 episodes, I'll explain the first 10 typical indicators of narcissistic supply, or what symptoms the person within a long term Narccisistic relationship might display.

Narrcissism is a term that's thrown around easily and often isn't representative of the individual at all.  However when it's true Narcissism at work, or NPD, the people within their relationships can exhibit certain characteristics.   

In this first of 3 episodes, I'll explain what Narcissism looks like and briefly go over the 2 main types.

In the first part of this series, I spoke about the importance of being authentic and the common characteristics of those who embrace authenticity.

In this second section, I'd like to offer some challenges to help you as you embrace more the real you in your life.

Authenticity is not about being opinionated or arrogant.  It’s not about pretending or being phony.

And it’s not about power or control.

Actually it’s the complete opposite of control… It’s about having the courage to be vulnerable in the face of criticism because being who you really are is most important.

And it can be the most difficult thing to do.