Get to the Heart of Your Apology: Speak to the Hurt! Episode 133
Does your partner’s refusal to accept your heartfelt apology totally irritate you? Especially when whatever they were so offended by wasn’t all your fault? How can you have a positive relationship without being perfect? In this podcast, receive helpful tips to master the magic of a complete apology, no groveling required, that your partner will […]
Let “Why?” Propel You to Greater Success
Remember Nike’s famous slogan “Just Do It”? Those 3 words have great validity. After all, there’s nothing to be gained by endless procrastination and avoidance. However, “Just Do It” – to be truly effective – needs to be preceded by “Why do it?” Ah, yes, there’s the rub. Do you want a new car? “Just […]
Who Wants A Perceived Liar On The Stand? Not You!
People aren’t very good at detecting liars. Studies show that people’s hit rate for detecting lies (54%) is slightly above pure chance (50%), which is good news for the liars, but bad news for you in the courtroom. Why? Because people tend to pay attention to certain cues to determine if someone is lying, but […]
Lose The Guilt-Ridden “Shoulds” for the Magic of “Could”!, Episode 132
Why does it seem like there’s just too much to do, to be, to have, and all of it riddled with what you “should” do? Why can’t things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you’ll find out how to deal with the guilt-whip of “should” so you can open up to […]
The Big Anniversary Bash: Doable or Not?, Episode 131
Now there’s a challenge for you. Hosting a humongous party for your partner’s parents 50th Anniversary to which they’ve invited every living relative, friend and assorted mates. And yet, it’s doable. In this podcast, you’ll learn a surprisingly easy process that will help you work with your partner to make this impossible party happen – […]
Put “Truthiness” To Work For You—At Trial!
The value of visuals in trial work is well established, in that images emphasize and clarify testimony or evidence. However, research shows that visuals have an impact in yet another way, which can be put to powerful use in the courtroom. Scientists examined what Stephen Colbert calls “truthiness” –the feeling that something is true. What […]
What I Learned From A Suffering Kitten
A couple agreed to foster a kitten found, oddly enough, at a Lowe’s store. The kitten was in very bad shape. Along with the usual dehydration and inevitable malnourishment from having been lost or abandoned, this little ball of black fluff had no apparent use of its legs. Nonetheless, the foster couple did their best […]
Choose Your Thought Reps Wisely!, Episode 130
Doesn’t it just seem sometimes like you’re never gonna get out of this rut you’re in? Much less actually enjoy your life. It doesn’t have to be that way! In this podcast, you’ll explore how to turn disaster thinking into “I can do this!” so that your life can be a whole lot more satisfying. […]
How to Flip a Negative “Yeah, But” into a Positive – Tut
Here’s a recent article I wrote for Tut: How to Flip a Negative “Yeah, But” into a Positive
Want A Happier Healthier More Successful New Year? Become An Optimist, Episode 129
Ever have that feeling that you just can’t win for losing? And then dismiss it as your lot in life? Rather than respect it as pointing to a different path that may really be successful? Discover in this podcast what being an Optimist really is, and how you can use it to change your life […]