by AnnSheybani | Feb 17, 2013 | adventure, Anne Batterson, coaching, identity, limiting beliefs, mountain climbing, self-image
Lately I’ve started noticing this nasty habit we women have of downplaying our magnificence. It seems that after years of living with ourselves, of taking our talents, gifts, and accomplishments for granted, we have no idea what separates us from the herd. My friend... by AnnSheybani | Feb 11, 2013 | Walt Hampton
So, I’ve been talking up Walt’s and my one-day workshop. (Is that actually correct grammar? I don’t know. And I can’t be bothered to crack open The Chicago Manual of Style.) Anyway, you’d think I’ve been keeping this a State... by AnnSheybani | Feb 4, 2013 | Boundaries, Cultural Issues, exotic cultures, expectations, Iran, misinterpretation, people pleasing, Saying no
We make commitments to others in order to appear nice, and then we kick ourselves when they are inconsiderate enough to take us at our word. When I lived in Iran I often found myself irritated by tarof, traditional Iranian etiquette. Stopping by someone’s home... by AnnSheybani | Jan 28, 2013 | Boundaries, coaching, connection, expectations, Honesty, Interview, people pleasing, risk, voice, Walt Hampton
The other day I got a very nice note from a woman living in Rome named Sile. This is what she said: I’d love to read some articles on how you would set boundaries with older generation. I have an aunt who has a particular talent: in her presence I turn into a... by AnnSheybani | Jan 25, 2013 | books, Boundaries, Walt Hampton
When I come up against an uncomfortable situation, one that requires some backbone, an ability to set good boundaries, I often ask myself, “What would Walt do?” Because, honest to God, this man has taught me a lot. He’s pretty unflappable when it...
