Under the Hood
Using the Seven Levels to Raise Performance at the US Dept. of Education
Eric Collier completed his training with BEabove four years ago, but says he feels like he has been doing this work forever. “I’ve been dealing with an infusion of neuroscience and mindfulness practices in my work for some time, and it was like the angels sent Ann and...
Can You Talk Me Off the Ledge?
The joys of being best friends with a coach. Ann and Ursula got together recently to talk about the impact both being coaches has had on their personal relationship. ANN: Oh my goodness, I can’t imagine life without this woman! What do people do who don’t have a coach...
Envy, Love and Consciousness
A while ago I realized that -- somewhat more often than I'd like to admit -- I was having what we at BEabove call a "below the line" automatic response to other people's good fortune. In other words, I was flat out envious when I heard someone got a great book deal,...
There’s Plenty of Room in the Sandbox
It just so happens that Ursula I get asked a lot about authors, books, and yes, other programs dealing with neuroscience and coaching. Over the years, we've worked to be both thoughtful and gracious in our response, even though the little girl inside is sometimes...
Neuroplasticity, Politeness and Our Habitual Response
An interesting thing happened to me on my way home from a recent trip. I was in the Oslo airport, repacking my things after going through security. An older man, quite rotund, seemed to be positioning himself as close to me as he could. When I moved to create a...
Trust Your Own Goodness
Hat's off to all of us who are authentically on the growth and development journey. We become adept at acknowledging our dark sides, asking for feedback, and exploring all the shadows of our complicated souls. We know we are works in progress with much yet to learn...