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. ...
by Star Dargin | Feb 16, 2022 | Business, Coaching, Communication, If Only, Leaders, Leadership
The key to more effective leadership, IF ONLY. Know yours and work to improve it. You know that ONE thing? That thing that could be transformational? Most people cannot identify their own ONE thing and can see it easily in others. If only you knew what others knew...
by Star Dargin | Dec 20, 2021 | Gratitude
Gratitude is the growth fertilizer for fulfilling positive, and meaningful personal and professional lives, and businesses. It takes the unknown, chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming aspects into context. Gratitude makes us appreciate and lean into what we have and...