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The Empathy Equation
“A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.” —A.A. Milne Of all the contributors to team member satisfaction, the ability of a manager to communicate effectively with an employee is at the top of the list. Another truth we have...
The Enneagram and Somatic Experiencing
As many of you know, Transform has been working with the Somatic—or more embodied—side of the transformational equation for years. We are fascinated by what we believe this type of work has to offer in terms of integration, healing, and the possibility of growth. ...
Moving Forward
This month we discussed the many unique thresholds we are all standing upon, returning to "normalcy" at our own pace, and the potential opportunities for businesses in our post-pandemic future. As we prepare to move forward, let us take a moment to pause and reflect...
Creativity and Innovation: The New Age of Hybrid Workspaces
Creativity and innovation continue to be necessary as leaders consider how and if to entice workers to return to the office and navigate the new, perhaps hybrid, work environment. Last week McKinsey & Company published a study revealing that “the majority of...
Covid-19 And Return-to-work Strategies Considerations For Employers
We asked Christine Walters, an employment law attorney and strategic partner who we have worked with for over 20 years to share with us the latest updates on Return-to-Work Strategies and things that employers should consider over these next few months. As always ...
It’s Time To Live Your Life Fully Again: Proceed At Your Own Pace
The masks may be off, and it may feel like we’ve been set free, yet for many fear and trepidation remain. How do we regain our confidence in being with others and building our lives moving forward? While the answers will vary for each of us depending on our...
Vital Crossings
The late John O’Donohue’s words touched me in this Facebook post last week. Read on, and I’ll explain afterward. "At any time you can ask yourself: At which threshold am I now standing? At this time in my life, what am I leaving? Where am I about to enter? What is...
Transition and Change
As May draws to a close, we look excitedly to the future and the transitions and change that come with it. So, with Spring turning to Summer and the world taking another step closer to returning to normalcy, we are taking a moment to pause and reflect on what has...
What Path Are You On?
Where are you being led today? Consider the perspective you have today. Are you on a path upward toward something or somewhere? Are you returning from somewhere and on your way back? Are you paused along a path either taking time to rest or feeling a little stuck? Or...
Pandemic
Although I was avoiding this blog topic, writing about it has been a gift. March 2020 I was sitting on my patio with a close friend discussing that there was clearly a problem. Hell, a problem? An actual Pandemic. Well, well - I didn’t see that coming. A few smart...
New Month, New Opportunities
May has arrived, and as we head into a new month full of new opportunities, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what we talked about in April. A Powerful Question to Ask When Having a Difficult Interaction Have you ever had an interaction where you walked...
Gratitude for Zoom Fatigue?
Zoom is here to stay, and thank god for that. Video conferencing has helped keep businesses afloat this last year. Transform and our clients have certainly benefitted. Although not a perfect substitute, video conferencing has created opportunities for colleagues,...
Pandemic Lessons that Have Become New Habits
This last year has been a mixed bag of trials and blessings. Hindsight is always 20/20, and as I look back on this time, I hope the lessons that I have learned will become the “norm” for me. Living alone this year has forced me to be okay being alone with myself. On...
The Journey
What has your journey been like during the pandemic? Have you started some new habits or honed some new skills that you want to keep up with when things return to some semblance of normal? What I found during this challenging time is that we are all far more resilient...
A Powerful Question to Ask When Having a Difficult Interaction
Have you ever had an interaction where you walked away upset, angry, or not sure what just happened? I certainly have! You have an interaction, and you feel as if you just can’t get across what you want or need to say, or the other person reacts in a way that catches...
Let’s Recap
As March comes to a close, let's recap on what we talked about this month. Personal Mastery The desire to achieve mastery of life, love, and work is hard-wired into us. Everyone has their personal spin on the journey, their personal backstory, and their...
Enneagram Stress
How does your Enneagram type respond to STRESS? When some people are stressed, you know it immediately. With others, you wouldn’t know unless they say they are stressed. At times, it’s difficult to identify that we may indeed be stressed ourselves. In studying the...
The Narrative Approach
The Narrative Approach when using the Enneagram is next-level learning. I woke up this morning delighted that I was going to sit on an international Narrative panel facilitated by an Enneagram student in Croatia. At Transform, we’ve been on a path of personal growth...
Personal Mastery
The desire to achieve mastery of life, love, and work is hard-wired into us. This innate need to accomplish, to conquer our internal struggles, to cure self-doubt, to come to speaking terms with our emotions, to have a great relationship with ourselves and others, and...
Accepting Support
Last Sunday morning I woke up and donated to Feeding Texas, a relief effort for the cold weather emergencies in Texas. Yikes, what an awful and messed-up situation those folks have been going through on top of an already stressful time. On a basic human level, I...
Revisiting & Reflecting
As February draws to a close, we invite you to revisit & reflect on this month's Transformation Tuesday topics. The Tipping Point A few days ago, I found myself saying to myself – and to all those involved – that I was “DONE” with someone. I was keenly...
Awkward Silence
Theresa and I were wondering what we should post this week. We were both pondering the possibilities when there was a definite pause in our conversation. In typical Enneagram 6 fashion, I thought, "Oh no, we don't have anything,” but then she had a thought about an...
What Do Your Distractions Reveal About You?
During normal times, many of us can find lots of ways to distract ourselves. Having to isolate and socially distance with the COVID-19 pandemic has created much more alone time, and that has forced us to spend more time with ourselves. This is where distractions come...
The Tipping Point
A few days ago, I found myself saying to myself – and to all those involved – that I was “DONE” with someone. I was keenly aware that a certain interaction was my tipping point. I had over-managed my internal reactions for too long by keeping my attention on working...
What If We Could All Hear Each Other?
How do the three Enneagram Type Centers listen differently? The Heart Center (Types 2,3,4) is also known as the Feeling Center. These types are primarily concerned with image and prestige; therefore, how they are seen and perceived by others matters greatly in how...
Why Worry?
There is a quote from the book, The Mastery of Self by don Miguel Ruiz. Jr. that says "Worry is a total waste of time. It doesn't change anything. All it does is steal your joy and keeps you very busy doing nothing." A friend of mine shared this and I responded, "but...
The Enneagram in Crisis
We did a fascinating Enneagram survey about how the different Types were coping with the pandemic. We began sending it out in March, towards the beginning of COVID. Maybe you participated and were wondering about what we learned. The results were fruitful, interesting...
Looking Back to Look Forward
As you close the door on 2020 and make strides into a new year full of new possibilities, it is important to take the time to look back on your year to know what you want to change moving forward. To help you in your reflection, we have compiled some of our favorite...
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! New adventures are around the corner... make way for 2021! From Transform, Inc. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tib & Chris
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! From Transform, Inc. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tib & Chris
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