Jakki here, your loyal canine co-coach. This past weekend, I noticed my mom faced an unexpected change in her vacation plans. Given the sub-zero temperatures in Minnesota, she happily took a dear friend up on her offer to hike the red rocks of sunny Arizona. Like a good program manager, she made lots of plans, READ MORE
Finding Balance in Polarized Times: The Healing Power of Gratitude
It’s Jakki here, your loyal canine co-coach. In today’s world, we’re often surrounded by polarizing views and divided communities, and it’s understandable that we get pulled into feelings of conflict and negativity. Even I, Jakki, feel a bit discombobulated sometimes. So what can a pup like me do to feel more balanced? After much tail-wagging READ MORE
Gratitude for Learning
It’s Jakki here, your loyal canine co-coach. One of the most powerful and unexpected outcomes of our coaching sessions is how much my human clients shape my worldview. At iPEC, one of our core coaching principles is, “Everyone is our student and our teacher.” I’ve lost count of the number of “AHA moments” I’ve had READ MORE
Finding Joy Through Play: Lessons from Jakki
This week, my mom was super busy as her two best friends from grammar school came to visit for a long weekend. It was wonderful to see her enjoying time with her friends and prioritizing downtime for herself. Prioritizing play is something I completely understand and value. Every day, I get to play with my READ MORE