Darcy Luoma Coaching and Consulting

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Focus on the Moment

Change Is Hard

Have you ever decided it’s time to start working out, so you plan to go from one workout a week (or maybe none) to seven? Or your eating habits have gotten a little sloppy so you decide to give up carbs, sugar, and alcohol all at the same time?

If so, I’m guessing one of two things happened: you either never got started, or you stayed super strict for a while before giving up and going back to your old habits.

But what if you decided to just focus on each moment? Commit to working out today, and decide again about tomorrow?

Or if you just decided not to eat cake right now, instead of agreeing to never ever eat cake again? [Read more…]

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Is it busy in here or is it just me?

There is no prize for being the busiest gal around, but we all seem to be competing for it anyway. And even if we aren’t trying to be busy, it seems to happen anyway. If only losing weight were that easy!

When I open up my calendar to see what’s happening in the next few days, I know how I feel when it’s back to back meetings and presentations for days on end. But there are a few things I’ve done to make sure what’s important to me gets on there as well.  [Read more…]

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Vulnerability at Work: Liability or Asset?

You might be more connected to the world than ever, with your ever-present phone, social media feeds, and access to a bazillion YouTube videos. 

But how well are you connecting with people around you? 

In her book Rising Strong, Brene Brown says, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

It’s not about looking at pictures of people on a screen, it’s sharing with them in real-time, and letting them do the same. Connection requires us to be open about how we’re feeling, as well as to listen and make the other person feel heard. [Read more…]

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Read the Room

As a consultant, reading the room is really important. If I am at a team retreat and notice that everyone is walking in and sitting far away from each other with their arms crossed, I know I’m going to earn my paycheck that day. But if everyone is walking in joking around with a cup of coffee and a smile? My job is going to be much easier!

One of the most important skills for being a leader is to be able to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and help it rise to the top in a productive way.  [Read more…]

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Take your thoughtfulness to work day

A client once told me she was excited about a new hire, until the new hire showed up on the first day talking about being tired, how far away she had to park, and complaining about the weather. She instantly worried she had made a mistake – this was not the energy she wanted in her office!

What had happened to that enthusiastic, inspiring person that showed up to the interview? 
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