by Star Dargin | Nov 28, 2022 | Books, Coaching, Leadership
This book has been a game changer for leaders I’ve worked with. Awareness of self without self-righteousness. A culture that allows each employee to reach their maximum potential while increasing productivity, employee engagement, and pleasure; I have found...
by Star Dargin | Nov 9, 2022 | Coaching, Communication, Confidence, Gratitude, gratitude story
Be Fausto (Have Gratitude as an Intention and a Process) Leaving Fausto’s chair, you will feel better. He starts with the intention that you will feel good by the time you go. When you first sit down, if he determines you are in a negative state, he’ll...
by Star Dargin | Oct 26, 2022 | Conflict, Difficult, Leaders, Leadership
The first rock I threw hit the bully in the mouth. There was blood. He wailed loudly and ran home. I was nine years old and playing Barbies outside with my sister and a friend. The bully started by taunting us and saying mean things. He wouldn’t go away despite our...
by Star Dargin | Sep 29, 2022 | Gratitude
Thank you UNH professional development. I enjoyed visiting your Durham, NH campus for the Project Management Conference. It was my first time sharing the gratitude formula, let me know what you think. Here are some questions from the participants. What about positive...
by Star Dargin | Sep 19, 2022 | Business, Coaching, Communication, Leaders
There was no doubt he had a discrimination case. He had saved emails and meeting recordings to back up his claims and had even visited an employment lawyer. Twice. Both the attorney as well as trusted confidants encouraged him to sue. If it had played out, this case...
by Star Dargin | Aug 22, 2022 | Gratitude, Influencing, Leaders, Personal
A lawyer, a United States Marine, a minister, and a Buddhist walk into a bar. There must be a punch line and I don’t know it! The answer is Bob. Bob was all four of those. He recently passed away at age 93. Bob was unknowingly a role model of mine. He lived a life...
by Star Dargin | Jul 20, 2022 | Communication, Influencing, Leaders, Leadership
I’ve been repeatedly scolded for not stating that I am for or against something on social media. I have strong beliefs. One is that everyone, each situation, culture, community, and country, is unique. There is rarely a single and simple answer to problems. I...
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...
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...
by Star Dargin | Mar 17, 2022 | Coaching, 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. ...