Read more about the article Reflecting on the power of persistence
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Reflecting on the power of persistence

We'd like to share some quotes that we hope offer insight when times get tough. Perceiving struggle and failure through the alternative lens of hope gives us new options and strengths to move forward. “To live without hope is to cease to live.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky; “Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” – Zig Ziglar; “The struggle you’re in today, is developing strength you need tomorrow. Don’t give up.” – Robert Tew

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November 17, 2025
Read more about the article Resilience vs the Inner Critic…
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Resilience vs the Inner Critic…

At The Coaching Lens, we believe resilience is one of the most powerful life strengths we can develop. Having resilience means cultivating our inner strengths so that in the face of challenge, crisis or trauma, we have the wherewithal to adapt and take actions that move us forward. Click on the image to learn more...

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October 19, 2025
Read more about the article Humility vs Narcissism
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Humility vs Narcissism

We're re-publishing this post as we find it increasingly relevant today: Is social media the cause of the staggering rise of narcissism in our world or does it simply show us more of it? Either way, we don’t have to emulate the narcissists around us. We have the right to choose humility and in doing so, demonstrate the most effective kind of leadership in our workplace, in our community and in our home-life. The gift of humility is something we give to ourselves and to those around us. Click the title or image to learn more...

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October 19, 2025
Read more about the article AN AHA! LEADERSHIP MOMENT ABOUT AUTHENTICITY
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AN AHA! LEADERSHIP MOMENT ABOUT AUTHENTICITY

DARREN'S STORY– AN AHA! LEADERSHIP MOMENT ABOUT AUTHENTICITY My friend, a professional hockey player, was driving us to a sporting event. At a certain point along the way, my friend spotted someone on the street – someone with all the appearance of a homeless vagrant.  My friend’s reaction surprised me. He carefully maneuvered through two lanes of traffic to pull to the curb, get out of…

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February 2, 2023
Read more about the article RESILIENCE VS THE INNER CRITIC…
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RESILIENCE VS THE INNER CRITIC…

RESILIENCE VS THE INNER CRITIC… Having resilience means cultivating our inner strengths so that in the face of challenge, crisis or trauma, we have the wherewithal to adapt and take actions that move us forward.  Easier said than done, of course, and ironically, the biggest obstacle is often the strength we grant to our own personal Inner Critic. Think about it, who do you talk to…

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February 2, 2023