Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In a world where “more means more,” finding contentment is not easy to experience. There are so many signals around us that tell us we need more for the sake of more. Even if we feel like more is not necessary, many of us have a hard time to resist making that extra deal, buying that bigger house, entering that close relationship, or having that “next thing.” We feel we need to keep up with the Jones (whoever they are). We’re told to be content. For some, no problem. For others, how? If you’re asking that question, this podcast…
Author: Denley McIntosh
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Have you ever heard about the 3Rs? Not Recycle, Reduce and Reuse. Not that type. Yet these 3 R’s are needed to keep a different kind of house clean: our inner lives. As busy individuals, it’s important to carve out time to do so by personally, “Rest, Reflect and Renew.” It keeps us humble, which means we stay grounded. Our ability to stay grounded is so key to making effective decisions that benefit all of those who are impacted. It’s hard to stay grounded if there’s a mess on the floor. (Parents may very well remember the beautiful toy…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In our fast-paced world, there is a tension between “being” and “becoming” as a person. We find ourselves navigating two ongoing realities: change and consistency. In the world of philosophy, the study of existence or being is known as ontology. Specifically, “being” is the essence of you as a person. It’s static as what is—will be. Like the shape of a circle, you are who you are, and that can’t be changed. You are like a resilient rock of personality and character. In contrast, “becoming” refers to the essence of you that is dynamic; what is—will change. Like the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Expectations versus expectancy seem synonymous but are emotionally different. They both deal with anticipated behaviors, but the former we impose on the people we care about, whereas the latter we accept. Unfortunately, many of us get two confused. This is because we believe or assume others have our expectations when the truth is they don’t. However, we project our anger onto our loved ones thinking they broke our expectations when they are living out of their own values and beliefs. Instead of shifting our mindset to expectancy, which honors the other’s values and behaviors, we stir up unreasonable anger…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Mentorship has become a key piece for one’s success, both professionally and personally. Having a sounding board of a mentor is indispensable to navigating the rough seas of life and choppy waves of decision-making. Mentors provide that map to see your way ahead as you journey across the ocean of change. With all these positive qualities of a mentor, it’s no wonder they are not always easy to find one who will journey with you from start to finish. How do you identify a mentor? What do you do to get ready for one? Join me in answering that…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify As you pivot and embark on something new, it’s important to know how people will generally respond to your new direction. Some will respond favorably, propelling you to move ahead as fans. Others—not so much as foes. Either way, it’s critical to know these types of people who are out there. Like a powerful ocean, they can lift you up like a rising tide or sink you like a crashing wave. How do you identify those people who are helpful for the journey of a new beginning and those who are harmful? As you begin again,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Where is everyone going is the refrain of many managers losing their best staff. It seems like everyone is quitting their jobs. The pandemic has opened the eyes of many to see the future of work happening now. It showed the possibility of what work can look like today. In contrast, it also showed the reality of what companies and managers are falling short of in the future. Many employees are saying enough, and they are resigning in droves. In this episode of the Coach’s Corner, we explore the motivation for the Great Resignation and understand…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In the kickstart of The Coach’s Corner, host Denley McIntosh takes the time to let you know what the Coach’s Corner is all about. It’s simply about having a coach to help you be your best, which goes along toward healthy relationships with others. As the CEO of RenewIQ Consulting, Denley McIntosh is known as an organizational change agent who brings over 15 years in the space of people development and inclusive workplace. This includes his over 10 years of experience in building workplace communities in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. His executive work and leadership have allowed him…