“You've got this!” So often when I’m coaching or teaching, I see symptoms that point to a decision making opportunity – confusion, inaction, frustration, analysis paralysis, and the fear of doing it wrong. Many times I hear Why can’t I take action? I’m not motivated...

I’m back from my vacation. I feel like I’ve gone fishing and I’m still not ready to be home. You may not be aware, but I’m writing a book about decision making and as I slip back into life I feel like I’m just behind. So often when coaching clients or talking with...

Release your feelings of guilt I reached out to one of the pioneering experts of decision making to support you with even more clarity about decisions and outcomes. Jim Matheson, my dad, shares an important life story about someone his work impacted deeply. Watch this...

Connect to your strengths Last week, we talked about how values interplay with your vision for your life. Imagine you are a ship in a great ocean. If your values represent your unique ship moving powerfully through the world, then your vision is simply the rudder...

Why we're committed to our decision I’m on vacation but before I left I went through old Thoughtful Thursdays for topics that keep coming up in the Decision Laboratory class and my coaching. Here’s an oldie but goodie on the link between vision and values. Enjoy!Let’s...

4 Questions for a great decision. It seems like we’re all pressed for time in life. So why take the time to learn HOW to make better decisions? It’s to get more of what YOU WANT from life’s choices. Although there’s a huge body of scientific work and research behind...

It's on sale... it's a deal! Last night during our Decision Laboratory class, we played our What’s the Bias game. We discussed how our brains process all that information we receive every second of every day.   Our brain categorizes information inputs using a...

The Power of Habit At this week’s Decision Laboratory class, we had a great discussion about habits and what’s required for them to work. We can think it’s our lack of commitment or willpower that makes our new habits unsuccessful. In fact, invisible systems are...

Unlock Your Confidence! I'm coming to you from the University of Washington, where I am attending music camp with my mom and cousins. We’re enjoying really important family time and connecting to our creative expression through music. Once again I’m reminded of the...