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Drama is Not a Problem to Solve
It happens all the time in workshops, coaching sessions, and conversations. It happened again last year when I (David) and a colleague facilitated our first live 2-day workshop since the pandemic. The participants had…
A Journey of Recovery (A Reader's Story)
This is another installment of stories from our readers about how TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® has impacted their lives. In this story, an anonymous reader shares her journey from Victim to Creator through the…
If Rescuer Was A Person, What Would They Be Like?
We are delighted to share this week's TED* Works! blog, written by our long-time colleague, Paul Wyman. When I first learned about the Drama Triangle, I firmly believed that my Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor were my…
Transforming Your Drama
When we first started using the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) to help us observe our own drama, both personally and professionally, we asked some basic questions like “How did this drama get started in the first place?”…
Emotions are Contagious Too!
Many of us have seen the graphic photos of someone sneezing with thousands of droplets projecting into the air. The contagious nature of this virus is certainly a huge part of the pandemic, and the flu and cold season.…
A Calling or a Craving?
If you are reading this blog, you are likely a person who wants to be more self-aware and to embrace your deeper desires. Each new year, it is common to reflect upon what you most care about. As you reflect, an important…
Words Matter (An Apology)
Challengers call forth learning and growth – and we have had several readers do just that in response to the title of today’s blog “Slavery to Goals.” We are humbled and a little ashamed that our enthusiasm for our first…
Slavery to Goals (A Reader’s Story)
Last week we announced we will be sharing more stories from our readers about how TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) has impacted their lives. This is the first story. We received it in response to last week’s “ Don’t Let…
Don’t Let Goals Ruin Your Life
Setting goals is a valuable practice and many of us set them as “resolutions” in the New Year. Goals are essential for completing tasks, whether it is developing a new business skill or cleaning your closet. However,…