In my ongoing intermittent series of reviewing books that have been important to me, this week I’m talking about Atlas of the Heart, by Brené Brown. I’m a bit of a late-comer to her work, but I’ve definitely found it to be amazingly helpful, both in understanding my own emotional experience and in terms of how to build connection with others. Read more:

https://brendontowlecoaching.com/2023/03/03/book-review-atlas-of-the-heart/

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Like many of you, I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the recent layoffs. I’m oversimplifying a bit here, but it seems like there are two primary types of reactions:

“I just got laid off, and my whole world view is shattered. How can I ever feel safe or find such a great job again?”
“I just got laid off, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I had, the friends I made, and the wonderful things we did together! I’m excited for whatever my next opportunity will be!”

If you’re interested in some more nuanced discussion of maintaining confidence in the face of rejection, and why relentless positivity is probably not the answer, join me below, and leave your experience in the comments!

https://brendontowlecoaching.com/2023/01/31/maintaining-self-confidence-in-the-face-of-rejection/

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“Follow this One Simple Trick™ for better self-confidence!”

SPOILER ALERT: There is no one simple trick. But, there are some solutions. Let me know your experience in the comments!

https://brendontowlecoaching.com/2023/01/24/one-simple-trick-for-more-self-confidence/

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Happy Quitter’s Day! According to Strava, the running app company, today is when New Year’s resolutions will most likely be abandoned. One of the key ingredients in a successful New Year’s resolution is a partner to help you along the way. If that sounds interesting, I’m available. Book a free consultation today to see how I can help:

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“It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela #nelsonmandela #youcandohardthings #yougotthis