Find Your Inner Power: Resources for Growth

Resources to help you face change and write your own narrative.

Featured Editorials From Chris

August 9, 2024

The Science of Serendipity: Creating Conditions for Chance Encounters and Unexpected Opportunities

In our pursuit of goals and ambitions, we often focus on strategy and planning, but sometimes, the most extraordinary opportunities arise from chance encounters and unexpected events. This phenomenon, known as serendipity, can play a pivotal role in our personal and professional lives. But how can we create conditions that foster these fortuitous moments? Let's […]
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August 2, 2024

From Vision to Action: Developing Effective Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Goals

Introduction Achieving long-term goals can often feel daunting. While having a vision is the first step towards success, turning that vision into reality requires more than wishful thinking. It demands a strategic approach and well-defined action plans. This blog will explore how to develop effective strategies that bridge the gap between your vision and tangible […]
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May 14, 2024

Embracing the Stretch: How to Thrive in Your Growth Zone

In our personal and professional lives, the concept of comfort, stretch, and panic zones is integral to understanding how we can grow and achieve our full potential. In exploring these psychological spaces, we can identify where you are and how to optimally push into your stretch zone for maximum growth without tipping into the overwhelming […]
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Mindful Mondays

Digital Planning on Tablet with Stylus Pen
October 6, 2025

The Myth of the Perfect Plan

Why We Wait (and Why It Holds Us Back) There’s a widely held belief, especially among high achievers, that success begins with the perfect plan. That if we just gather enough information, get the timing right, and line up every detail, then we’ll be ready to move. But here’s the truth: that mindset is a […]
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September 29, 2025

The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Effective

The Trap of Constant Motion Being busy has almost become a badge of honor. Our calendars are packed, our inboxes overflowing, and our days spent jumping from task to task. But there's a truth many high-performers eventually face: being busy doesn’t always mean being effective. We often fall into what I call a “phonetic loop”, […]
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Runner on the Beach at Sunrise
September 22, 2025

How I Build Momentum When Motivation Is Low

The Shift That Helps Me Move Forward We all have those days when motivation feels out of reach, and even the smallest task feels like climbing a mountain. As someone who leads others, people often ask me: How do you stay motivated when you're just not feeling it? The truth is, I don’t always feel […]
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Businessman climbing on career ladder. Personal development. Career growth
September 15, 2025

The Most Overlooked Skill That Changes Your Career

Why Open-Mindedness Is Often Ignored When professionals reflect on what drives their success, they tend to point to measurable skills, technical knowledge, experience, or certifications. But one of the most transformative abilities is often ignored: open-mindedness. It’s not listed on resumes. It’s rarely mentioned in performance reviews. Yet, it quietly determines how well we collaborate, […]
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September 8, 2025

The Most Impactful Feedback I Ever Received

Why this was the most impactful feedback The most impactful feedback I ever received centered on problem-solving. It reminded me that how I frame a challenge determines the range of solutions I’m able to see. When I approach a project with an open mindset and flexible thinking, the field of possibilities widens. When I hold […]
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August 25, 2025

The Quiet Identity Crisis of Growth

The Nature of Growth I think one of the hardest commitments we can ever make is to personal growth. By its nature, growth is not comfortable. It requires us to leave what’s familiar in order to step into what is unfamiliar. To walk away from what we know and risk discovering what we don’t. At […]
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Interviews and Discussions

February 6, 2023

Creating a Vision for Your Future

The Winners' Way
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January 2, 2023

Getting Better at Change - Honesty Without Judgment

Eyes Up Mindset
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