Monthly Archives: August 2020


Mistakes happen. It’s part of life. When we learn to own our mistakes, we can quickly recover from them and reduce the fear of being found out. In some circumstances we’ll have to pay consequences, mistakes do tend to cause problems, but overall outcomes tend to be better as we […]

Happy Thoughts: August 25, 2020 at 07:10AM


Analysis and intuition each have their place in decision making. Sometimes we need to rationalize and other times we should go with our gut. Knowing our personal preference, and adjusting for our gaps can help us make the best decisions possible. How can you better balance analysis and intuition in […]

Happy Thoughts: August 23, 2020 at 08:10AM


In this video we speak with Denise about her transition from HR to executive coaching. We talk about how to think about making a transition as well as coaching and personal growth. Denise speaks about resources she’s used as well as how to chart a path through change. We also […]

HappyTalks: Career Change With Denise Erickson



Knowing where we’re most creative, be it a physical or mental space, provides a clear route to generating ideas when necessary. We can’t think outside the box when we’re overly uptight, stressed or single-minded. It’s also just generally useful to know where your best ideas come from, so you can […]

Happy Thoughts: August 21, 2020 at 07:10AM


We’re all good at something, no matter who we are. We have certain skills and attributes that can fill gaps in others’ lives. At a core level, this is one of the easiest ways to build and expand relationships. Helping others not only sharpens your skills, but provides valuable interactions. […]

Happy Thoughts: August 19, 2020 at 12:10PM


This topic can be taken in a number of ways. I’m assuming ‘being happy alone’ means being happy by yourself. This is to distinguish it from ‘being happy while single’ and ‘being happy when lonely”, which are two other ways ‘alone’ could be interpreted. If you’re looking for info on […]

Being Happy Alone [4 ideas] – How to be Happy ...