Uncertainty, Swearing, and 7 Lessons Learned from Traveling

by Star Dargin | Jun 18, 2022 | Gratitude, Leadership, Personal

Yes, “I’m a f*cking tourist.”  That’s what the jogger mumbled at me as I was walking on the sidewalk of a not-so-tourist-like neighborhood in Spain.  I love exploring beyond the obvious. Crazy is what they called us to our face and behind our backs.  It was probably...

I Want to Be a Coach, What Training Should I Get?

by Star Dargin | Apr 20, 2022 | Coaching, New Hampshire, Training

I’ve been coaching my whole life and want to get paid for it.  Do I need to get training or get certified?  I get asked and answer that at least once a month! The answer:  It depends.  It depends on you.  Why do you want this, what do you hope it will help you...

Two Stories of If Only, One Got Dramatic Results

by Star Dargin | Mar 17, 2022 | Communication, Difficult, If Only, Leaders, Leadership

Here are two, IF ONLY stories. Only one had a successful outcome, the one who knew and worked on what their if only was. In both cases, my intuition was screaming that these IF ONLYs were important.  If only I had listened to my intuition and been more assertive. ...

Leadership Success Secret and 8 Tips for Managing Others IF ONLY

by Star Dargin | Feb 16, 2022 | Business, Communication, If Only, Leaders, Leadership

The key to more effective leader, if only.  Have you identified yours? You know that thing?  That thing that could be transformational? Most people cannot identify that thing.  I call it the “IF ONLY”.  ‘IF ONLY.’ If only you knew what others knew about you.   It’s...

4 Thanksgiving Lessons

by Star Dargin | Nov 29, 2021 | Gratitude, Personal

What a joy it was not zooming on Thanksgiving.  Despite Thanksgiving being all about gratitude, it can be fraught with challenges.  Here’s my Thanksgiving lessons. Active toddlers prevent those nasty family squabbles that fester for years. Import babies or toddlers if...