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
Turns Out, I Can
“I thought I couldn’t drive fast moving machines,” he said. "Turns out, I can do that!” Then he started listing things he believed his AudHD made impossible that he’s now doing: ...more
Self-Determination ,Resilience Joy And Fun Health And Wellness Failure Client Wins &Eudaimonia
September 08, 2026•2 min read
Imposter Syndrome is Out of Date
Your brain isn’t broken. It’s just that your Imposter Syndrome is 10,000 years out of date. Our instincts haven’t evolved yet to match modern realities. Here’s what I mean: For millions of years o... ...more
Self-Determination ,Healing Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Health And Wellness
October 27, 2025•1 min read
3rd Anniversary of my Black Belt Test
Training for a black belt test while rehabbing ruptured disks in your neck is not an experience that I recommend, but I did it. It was both one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and also one of m... ...more
Self-Determination ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories &Resilience
October 16, 2025•2 min read
Joy as Rebellion/Joyous Rebellion
A client asked me to write about self-care and joy in these uneasy times especially for us neurodivergent leaders. 🥇 Primary needs must come first. That’s why they’re called “primary.” Sleep, nutri... ...more
Self-Determination ,Wellness Resilience Joy And Fun &Health And Wellness
September 30, 2025•2 min read
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