Don't Fix. Listen.
Have you ever tried to fix someone? Did it work? As a counselor and even as a friend, it took me a long time to understand that I had no…
Tag: Mental Wellness
4 Lessons Learned from Suicide
Silence is not the answer. It’s time to talk openly about suicide. I have spent the last few months traveling to several communities to discuss this prevalent issue of…
How I Made A Living Doing What I Love
Last week I was reunited with Ray Reshke, the man responsible for starting my speaking career. At the time, I was only a few months into my recovery from a…
World Mental Health Day: Be Kind. Always.
Recently, I was teaching my son how to drive. I suspect many of you have been there as well; white knuckled as you grab onto that OMG handle praying for safety.…
One Managers Powerful Approach to Addressing Suicide in the Workplace
Before speaking for a company, I always ask whether there have been any recent tragedies that have impacted the workplace. A few days before delivering a keynote I was informed…
Make 2019 YOUR Year
I find it fascinating that countless people mark January 1st as the day for new beginnings. But, let’s think about that for one second. Can’t any day serve as…