by Beate Chelette | Apr 8, 2011 | Discover
Acceptance for me personally means almost the opposite of “refusal,” its antonym. In my darkest moments I refused to accept what I could not imagine my reality to be. That was all I had the strength to do. Over time, I’ve learned that it’s...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 8, 2011 | Family & Friends
It’s done. The Women’s Code Conference has wrapped up and the first round of Founding Ambassadors has taken the pledge. Amid everything that happened this past weekend one thing stood out: an unexpected showstopper stole our hearts. It was Melissa (not her real name),...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 7, 2011 | Discover
Do any job you’re doing well, and you’ll stumble over the right opportunities to do what you truly desire. ~ Betty Furness Accept where you are. (This is the second word in the acronym for my – and your – friend, Karl™ — and just to remind you, the first was...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 6, 2011 | Discover
People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. ~ Helen Keller I’ve got another exercise for you that should help you get to know yourself a little better. It isn’t intended to be difficult but rather to provide a way for you to...
by Beate Chelette | Apr 5, 2011 | Discover
Here’s how you can begin to use the “I” and not the “you” communication model yourself. Simply begin each of your sentences with “I” instead of “you,” and state what you think or feel. This will help you clarify what it is...
