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Popup Think Tank for Andy Jolivette & Align Coaching Everyone deserves the opportunity to align with what matters. Join us to learn more - and contribute your expertise, wisdom, and ideas so together we can help take this project to the next level! 

Calling all brainstormers and idea people. You are invited to this unique event to support the mission of helping people align their life, work and values.

Popup Think Tank for Andy Jolivette & Align Coaching Everyone deserves the opportunity to align with what matters. Join us to learn more - and contribute your expertise, wisdom, and ideas so together we can help take this project to the next level! 

This collection of thoughts from Anne Lamott, including the reality that "almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - including you," serves as a reminder that although we live in a world of soundbites and digestable wisdom, there is no substitute for taking time to reflect on who you are and what is most important to you.

Transcript of "12 truths I learned from life and writing" TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on....

"Oh cool, you're a life coach...can you give me advice/tell them what to do about ______?"

That is often the reaction I get after telling someone what I do - especially if they're stuck with me for a while (e.g., Uber and Lyft drivers) - but contrary to popular belief, a good coach doesn't give advice or even talk much; instead, they simply show up and provide space for people to be honest; allowing them to discover (and tell themselves!) what they should do about ______.

This essay by Parker Palmer isn't about coaching but it beautifully illustrates the philosophy and approach of Align Coaching.

The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice A helpful word can be a salve, but it's not always what we need. Parker Palmer on the power of quiet, unobtrusive presence to heal in troubled times.

What I heard on Tuesday mornings that gave me hope.

I AM Somebody by Andy Jolivette - ALIGN Coaching | Align your life, work and values I heard these words from Dr Seuss read during a celebration of a reading program at a local elementary school. I was a volunteer tutor every Tuesday morning, often walking in during the morning announcements, which may not seem like anything special to you, but you've never heard the announcements a...

It's normal to feel stuck on occasion, we all just need a push every once in a while.

Getting un/Stuck by Andy Jolivette - ALIGN Coaching | Align your life, work and values It’s finally spring where I live. We had a long and difficult winter, highlighted by a pair of late April snowstorms that people either weren’t prepared for or simply didn’t have the energy to deal with...

This thought hits close to home for many of us but it can lead us to have healthier relationships with others and ourself if we read it as an acknowledgement rather than an accusation.

Would anyone listen to recordings of me guiding mindfulness practices or sharing brief podcast-like messages on topics related to identity, purpose and wellbeing?!