Welcome to Part 3 of a series on Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. In the last post, (Go here to read Parts 1 & 2) I shared the difference between the process of transitions versus the outcome of transformation. Transition refers to the process of crossing from one state to another, while transformation refers to the deeper change of form or identity that results from that crossing. For if we misunderstand where we are in the process, we often misinterpret what

What's the difference, and why does it matter? Welcome back to my 5-part series re: Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. We are exploring the notion of reframing disruption as growth. In Part 1 I set-up an analogy for understanding transitions, relating a personal story about me coaxing my husband into trying stand-up paddle-boarding during a vacation in Maui. It is a humorous and telling anecdote with a happy ending. Spoiler alert: Jim conquered and we added SUP b

Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation Welcome to a series of blog posts re: the topic of Turning Tricky Transitions into Transformation. In a recent article I wrote for the American Institute of Stress (AIS), I explored the notion of reframing disruption as growth. In this first of five parts, enjoy the set-up: the story of Geri pulling Jim (not my husband’s real name) into yet another boundary-stretching adventure! We are all familiar with the aphorism: The only con