Summary: The single biggest challenge for me since starting my private coaching practice (other than the impostor syndrome) has been deciding what to charge. In this post, I analyze all the arguments I’ve heard and … Read More
ENTP or INTP?
Summary: Since ENTP’s are one of the most introverted of the extrovert types, it’s common for NTP’s to be confused about whether they’re an I or an E. It doesn’t help that the Internet is … Read More
COVID-19 in February, 2021: Why it’s especially important to be extra vigilant right now and why it’s safe to take the vaccine
This is post #4 in my COVID-19 series. #1 is here on general COVID info and precautions (somewhat outdated now) #2 is here on building a bubble/pod and navigating feelings, communication, and agreements (this info is … Read More
COVID-19 Risk Management: Why you should care, and how to objectively calculate risk (using tools based on epidemiology and statistics)
This is post #3 in my COVID-19 series. #1 is here on general COVID info and precautions (somewhat outdated now) #2 is here on building a bubble/pod and navigating feelings, communication, and agreements (this info is … Read More
Lessons from my 7-person house during a pandemic: how to navigate feelings and create effective agreements (plus, tips on translating those lessons to the workplace)
This is post #2 in my COVID-19 series. #1 is here on general COVID info and precautions (somewhat outdated now) #3 is here on specific risk management strategies using objective tools (this info is still valid … Read More
How to become a more empathetic communicator
Summary: I kept hearing people saying that they were “holding space” for me, but it took me months to understand what that really meant. In this post, I unpack that phrase. I’ll explain how to be … Read More
How to add multiple new habits at once—especially for ENTPs and ENFPs (Willpower Series Part 2)
Summary: I’d always read that new habits have to be developed one at a time. That didn’t work for me because I can never pick just one. Then I discovered a technique that lets me … Read More
How to get unstuck, develop habits, and change your behavior (Willpower Series Part 1)
Summary: This is the first post in my Willpower series. I explain how habits work and how to change them based on the latest research in behavioral psychology. My Willpower Series: This post offers an … Read More
Free your mind: Change the stories you tell yourself
Ever realize that you’ve been telling yourself a story for years that’s not actually true? There are stories about your actions: “I’ll go through that box of old notebooks someday” “I’ll get around to learning Chinese … Read More