In 1982 my relationship with my thinking changed forever, and I started my journey of self-discovery. What I realized changed everything and enabled me to weather personal storms and chaotic circumstances. When I left the Emergency Service (after a 30-year career), I began to coach individuals and groups on what I had learned. Although successful,… Read More
Embrace the Present Dear friends, Life is a magnificent journey filled with infinite possibilities and endless opportunities. However, amidst our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of waiting for something better. We hesitate to give ourselves wholly to the present moment, relationships, or even our jobs because we… Read More
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ASK THE RIGHT QUESTION, YOU DISCOVER NOTHING W Edwards Deming I have noticed with clients in the early stages of the coaching conversation that they are primarily focused on understanding “why” things are the way they are. Questions like:Why am I always depressed?Why can’t I stop this?Why am… Read More
If you ever spend some time with me for a chat, you will soon come to realize that I can go places one would never have thought in at least that moment. Like how do we go from having a wonderful conversation about goals and suddenly flip over 1080 degrees to “I wonder what the… Read More
In emergency management, the first few minutes of a situation can determine how the rest of the event will unfold. You can apply that same philosophy to the start of any new year. We tend to look at opening a new calendar as a symbol for taking a fresh start or a reset to get… Read More
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING