Leadership Values with Bryan Sensei
Over coffee, I asked my former Aikido Sensei, Bryan, who is also a leadership coach: “Why should leaders hold to their highest values during these times? Especially when so many bad leaders are succe... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Self-Determination Martial Arts Mental Health Hygiene &Resilience
September 29, 2026•2 min read
Second Anniversary of My Nidan Test
The test was especially difficult for me because it was in the midst of my stomach/GI illness. In this photo I look sick because I was. ...more
Self-Determination ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Resilience &Failure
September 18, 2026•2 min read
Achieving North Star-ness
But achieving North Star-ness is genuine calmness when you’re no longer fighting yourself. And because humans have evolved to co-regulate, a calm leader can literally reset everyone’s nervous system. ...more
Martial Arts ,tips and exercises Resilience Joy And Fun Play Flow State &Imposter Syndrome
August 25, 2026•2 min read
Victory, Just the Beginning
Monday in Tai Chi class, I was concentrating on the contact of my feet on the floor, stabilizing my knees, and opening and closing my hips. Everything felt fine. When we came to the moment in the for... ...more
Martial Arts ,Healing Personal Stories Wellness Resilience Health And Wellness Failure &Eudaimonia
August 07, 2026•2 min read
What's Your One More Move?
“I’m glad you’ve developed such a great routine,” I said to my client, “But it’s part of my job as your coach to push you a little harder than you would push yourself.” ...more
Career Coaching ,Martial Arts tips and exercises &Intentionality
July 28, 2026•2 min read
Tai Chi Seminar June 2026
I've been doing Tai Chi off and on for more than 20 years in support of my other martial arts, and now I'm coming back after a three-year break. Among the many reasons I've returned is because I need... ...more
Martial Arts ,Resilience &Health And Wellness
July 02, 2026•2 min read
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