Resilience and Human Nature

  by Beth Masterman and Fernando Morais What if you knew you would emerge from a difficult challenge stronger, wiser, and even more resilient than before? How would you feel knowing the instant you become aware of possible disaster that the decisions you make will be the right ones? If you are a leader who […]

Executive Coaching with ‘What if?’ – Regrets, Paralysis, and the Learning Edge

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Executive Coaching with ‘What if?’ Regrets, Paralysis, and the Learning Edge by Beth Masterman, President – Masterman Executive Coaching, Inc. Alex walked into the room and sat down with a bright smile that soon faded to a look of concern. “How would you like to use our time together today?” I asked. Alex responded, “I […]

Belonging Inspires at Work and Play – Musing from My College Reunion

Setting out to I attend my 40th college reunion, the dominant feeling was anxiety-laced anticipation. Looking forward to seeing friends and familiar places I still felt unsettled.  Would people be happy to see me? Would I feel authentic joy upon seeing others? Who would I hang out with between events? While walking to registration on […]

Are You Stuck? Why Stay?

Inertia Why do you stay? Why don’t you say something? Has anyone ever asked you those questions? I bet they have. And I bet you’ve asked others, including yourself, one or both. The fact is, we all stay in situations that we no longer have the use for, that we no longer belong in, or […]