Feeling unsafe and growing empathy By Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation There have been a few times in my life, in both work and personal situations, where I’ve felt that I wasn’t physically or psychologically safe. In all those situations, I was able to work through my feelings and muster the ability to respond. They…
Overwhelmed? Read this if you want to do it all, all at once! By Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation At times, I find myself overwhelmed by opportunities and pulled in many attractive directions. Each of these is on my master To-Do list and aligned with my purpose and goals. Sometimes I can’t get past ‘go’…
Comparing yourself to others? Read on By Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation During these past few weeks, I’ve visited with friends, family, and colleagues in a few different places. I was surprised in a few situations where I left these interactions feeling slightly ‘less than’ – less sophisticated, accomplished, thin, or gorgeously dressed, with a…
Stepping out of your comfort zone By Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation Recall the feeling when you nervously anticipate something that will stretch and challenge you. You gather your courage and move forward because you know you’ll feel ‘less than’ if you don’t do it. According to Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his book Flow: The…
Let’s talk about work-life balance by Lisa Seppala, True North Implementation We need work-life balance to contribute fully at work, in our personal lives, and in society. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace articulates well what it means to have balance in a work environment. An organization with…