make your new year resolution an evolution

Do you make new years resolutions each year? Or do you not believe in them? Either way – you are right! Whether you make new years resolutions or not, keep them or not, the power they can provide is priceless. If you do make them, I challenge you to consider a different approach this year. If you don’t, maybe you will consider this approach as it is not about goals but more about how you exist.

I love this time of year. The week between Christmas and New years. Things are calmer, all of the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over. So many people are still on holiday but without grandiose expectations. The pace is easy, peaceful, and comforting. I reminds me of the feeling I get when I see an older couple walking arm-in-arm through the park – just taking their daily stroll and enjoying each other’s company and appreciating nature all around them. A calmness comes over me and I get a smile on my face. That is the feeling that makes this time magical. That is where a new year’s resolution gets is power – from the calm, centered place in you! Even if you don’t believe in new year’s resolutions, I suggest that you take time for you and for some self reflection.

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deep thoughts: life as a movie

The Script

Today I want to challenge you to consider the bigger picture – your bigger picture. Imagine you are the director of a movie. This movie is about you – your life. You have been commissioned to shoot a movie depicting a typical day of your life so far. You have control of what happens in each scene, but you are only allowed one ‘take.’ What would be the theme? Would it be a comedy, tragedy, drama, romance, thriller or action flick? Would it be 2D, 3D, or IMax? What location(s) would you choose? What supporting actors? Write a few notes about it now.

The Screening

Now image sitting in your favorite theater with your favorite concession snacks. The lights dim and the lush red curtain opens to reveal the silver screen. You feel a bit of excitement for the big reveal. Your movie begins to play. It unfolds, bigger than life. What are you feeling? Are you laughing, crying, on the edge of your seat in suspense? Do you feel a tinge of regret? Are you uncomfortable?

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Existential Coaching Model

So how does a coach take an existential philosophy and bring it into the day to day life of coaching? Take a look at this video and you will see one perspective. This is a recording I made for a class that is part of the Masters Degree in Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Pennsylvania. Since I could not be there to share my approach with the current students, I offered to make a recording. I would love your input or comments on the model, and the presentation. Thanks.

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