Authenticity: The Story of the Ham [Video]

Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Authentic Beliefs, Authentic Emotions, Authentic Lifestyle, Authentic Living, Authentic Relationships, Authentic Working, Blog | 0 comments This week, I set myself the task of creating my first YouTube video, and in the nick of time (Sunday night, 22:00…) I’ve done it! It’s a little fable about a ham that shows why authenticity is so important to our lives. This is the first video I’ve ever made so it was quite a step outside my comfort zone. I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to send me constructive...
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Episode 24: How to Give Feedback

Posted by on Apr 24, 2013 in Authentic Relationships, Blog | 0 comments Feedback is one of the most crucial elements of our relationships, yet most of us do not have a lot of practice in this area! In this episode, I talk about how to give positive feedback, not-so-positive feedback, and offer some tips on unsolicited feedback too. Among other things, we’ll cover: The difference between conventional compliments and wham bam straight-from-the-heart...
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The 5-Minute Guide to Getting What You Want

Posted by on Apr 15, 2013 in Authentic Relationships, Blog | 1 comment Today’s post is about authentic relationships. It’s part of a new format on Becoming Who You Are: each week of the month, we look at a different aspect of authentic living on the blog and the podcast.  Out of everything I’ve read/watched/listened to/experimented with/[insert other verbs here] over the past few years, Non-Violent Communication (NVC) has probably had the biggest...
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Epsiode 21: The Art of Conversation

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Authentic Relationships, Blog | 0 comments Do you make the most out of your day-to-day conversations? Conversations are the gateway to our relationships with others, yet often we take these interactions for granted. In this episode, I discuss five principles we can use to enhance our conversations and get the most out of them. These are: 1. Listen 2. Reflect 3. Be honest 4. Don’t take it personally 5. Take a break if you need to I...
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Episode 20: Transactional Analysis 101

Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Authentic Relationships, Blog | 0 comments If you’re interested in how we relate to and communicate with ourselves and other people, then you’ll love this episode of the Becoming Who You Are podcast. In it, I talk about Transactional Analysis, a psychological and psychotherapeutic theory. I provide a brief overview of the main principles of TA, describe how we can apply its theories to our own internal dialogue. You’ll...
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5 Ways You Can Be More Authentic Today

Posted by on Mar 11, 2013 in Authentic Living, Authentic Relationships, Blog | 6 comments I recently enjoyed reading “Getting Real: The Ten Truth Skills You Need to Live an Authentic Life” by Susan Campbell Ph. D. It’s certainly given me a lot to think about regarding my own communication with myself and others. One of the things I appreciated about the book was that her truth skills were all actionable. Although they might be challenging to remember, act on, or...
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