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Jennie Antolak
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Who's Really Calling the Shots: How predefined constructs can confine a client's progress.
Help clients uncover what rules they are unconsciously upholding and determine what is worth constructing on their own to live purposefully.
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Jennie Antolak
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Sourcing the Story Beats Expert Advice Every Time
Our stories are deeply personal, so no matter how well-intentioned or logical someone else's advice may be, it rarely fits-often offends.
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Jennie Antolak
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Attitude Must Be Chosen, Not Imposed
Attitude is indeed a gateway—or a gatekeeper—to solving challenging situations. Discover ways to wake people up & choose their attitude.
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Jennie Antolak
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Strategies for Aligning Actions with Desires
When a client is stuck in a cycle of inaction, exploring the following three critical beliefs and their related questions can help
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Jennie Antolak
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Change Doesn't Happen In A Vacuum
If our clients aren’t prepared, their conviction toward their goals can be drained faster than the latest Dyson could ever manage.
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Jennie Antolak
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Managing the In-Between: Helping Clients Stay the Course
written by Jennie Antolak, MCC Let's Dive In: The longer clients linger between the story they’ve left behind and the one they’re still...
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Jennie Antolak
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Unlocking Clarity: Synchronicity Solutions for Life's Quandaries
This is a quick read about synchronicity, how it can bring clarity, and coaching questions to solve what feels unsolvable.
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Jennie Antolak
Jun 7, 20245 min read
Let Me Take Off My Coaching Hat
The cost of rescuing clients isn't worth the payoff. How do we maintain a coaching presence when we urgently want to save the client?
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Jennie Antolak
May 31, 20243 min read
Claiming Connection Can Cause a Disconnect: What we think will foster trust often hinders it.
Discover how staying curious & seeking an understanding of someone's unique perspective is more powerful than stating, "I've been there
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Jennie Antolak
Apr 10, 20225 min read
Leadership Lessons from Learning to Coach
By Alison Gretz A few years ago, I embarked on my coaching journey guided by the team at Learning Journeys. My goal was to explore a...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 25, 20223 min read
When Things Fall Apart – Heart Advise for Difficult Times Book Review
Author: Pema Chodron Book Review by: Gretchen Lohmann The biggest message for me in this book is that we must continually extend our...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 23, 20227 min read
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t)
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 22, 20224 min read
Not Knowing, The Art of Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity Book Review
Authors: Steven D’Souza and Diana Renner Book Review by: Jan Brown Key points and their meaning: • Avoiding the unknown or admitting that...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 18, 20222 min read
See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love Book Review
Author: Valerie Kaur Book Review by: Dave Driver Critical quote for thread of thought that follows: Joy is the gift of Love. Grief is...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Think Again Book Review
Author: Adam Grant Book Review by: Mitch Myre Key Points: The accelerating pace of change means that we need to question our beliefs more...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 14, 20222 min read
The Go-Giver Book Review
Author: Bob Burg and John David Mann Book Review By: Angie von Ruden-Doll The Go-Giver is a parable-style book that is intended to shift...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Atomic Habits Book Review
Author: James Clear Book Review by: Gretchen Lohmann Initially I thought this book was going to be very transactional about setting goals...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 9, 20225 min read
Coming Home: Uncovering the Foundations of Psychological Well-being Book Review
Author: Dr. Dicken Bettinger & Natasha Swerdloff Book Review By: Jena Brune “Deep within, waiting to be uncovered, is your wisdom. It...
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Jennie Antolak
Mar 7, 20224 min read
Re-Creating a Life: Learning How to Tell Our Most Life-giving Story Book Report
Author: Diane M. Millis, PhD Book Report By: Becky Williams Key Points 1. Discover the story you are telling yourself The author asks...
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Jennie Antolak
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Random or Real? The Reliability of Synchronicity
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