These phrases help you take control, While staying calm and respectful: 1) “That felt personal – is that what you intended?”Forces the other person to own or walk back their aggression 2) “I’m happy to listen when we can talk respectfully”Signals openness, but only if mutual respect is present 3) “I’m going to stay focusedContinue reading “What to say when someone insults you”
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9 Innocent Phrases That Quietly Undermine You
You’re not “just” asking a question. You’re not “probably overthinking it.” And you’re definitely not asking a “dumb” question. But every time you use phrases like that, you chip away at your authority. Here are 9 phrases that quietly undermine you – and what to say instead: 1./ “Just wanted to…”Softens your message into nothing.➡️Continue reading “9 Innocent Phrases That Quietly Undermine You”
Perfect Side Hustle
If your side hustle isn’t making money— It’s just a hobby: Most people don’t fail from lack of effort. They stay stuck at “busy” instead of “paid.” Too many offers,too low prices,too much isolation. There’s a better way. First, get your free Earn With creatyl account. Then use the 4 M’s:🔸 Map one clear problem🔸Continue reading “Perfect Side Hustle”
The Beauty of Outgrowing Who You Were
It’s strange, isn’t it? The way people hold on to versions of us that we’ve long since outgrown. They remember our laughter from a certain time, our mistakes from a certain phase, our opinions from a certain mindset—and they keep us frozen there. Like a photograph that never ages, while the real person keeps evolving.Continue reading “The Beauty of Outgrowing Who You Were”
Change Management
70% of change initiatives fail. (And it’s rarely because the idea was bad.) Here’s what actually kills transformation: You picked the wrong change model for the job. It’s like performing surgery with a hammer.Sure, you’re using a tool. But it’s the wrong one. I’ve watched brilliant CEOs tank their companies this way: Using individual coachingContinue reading “Change Management”
D.I.S.C.
They’re not difficult people. You’re just speaking different languages: As a leader or innovator, your breakthrough ideas mean nothing if you can’t translate them for the people who matter. Your CFO needs ROI and risk assessment.Your creative team needs vision and energy.Your operations lead needs stability and process.Your engineering manager needs specifications and logic. SameContinue reading “D.I.S.C.”
The Trap of Assumptions
Assumptions seem small— But they cause big problems: Most damage doesn’t come from lies. It comes from things we never checked. You can’t fix what you never saw. Assumptions hide what matters most. Assumptions can cause: ❌ Lost trust fast❌ Missed insight❌ The wrong hire❌ Wasted meetings❌ Delayed progress❌ Unclear next steps❌ Bad product choices❌Continue reading “The Trap of Assumptions”
Culture
You don’t hate your job.You hate feeling alone in it. 👉 Doing your best, but no one notices.👉 Sharing ideas, but no one listens.👉 Showing up every day… but still feeling like you don’t belong. That’s not a workload problem.That’s a culture problem. “Work becomes meaningful when culture turns colleagues into collaborators— and collaborators intoContinue reading “Culture”
The Softest Hearts Come from the Hardest Battles
It’s funny how life works sometimes. You’d think the people who’ve been through the worst storms would come out hardened, bitter, maybe even a little cold. But more often than not, they’re the ones who greet you with the warmest smiles, listen without judgment, and love the deepest. The kindest people are rarely the onesContinue reading “The Softest Hearts Come from the Hardest Battles”
Cold Outreach
Cold calls make everyone cringe.They’re awkward to make.And no one enjoys receiving them. But if you’re trying to grow your practice,the alternative can feel unclear. So you stay stuck. You want to build relationships… But you don’t want to be: ❌ Pushy.❌ Salesy.❌ Transactional. Here’s the good news: You don’t need cold outreach to growyourContinue reading “Cold Outreach”
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