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The Hard Wall of Judgment
Of the many people I’ve talked with over the last two decades—through professional coaching relationships and through teaching The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) —the number one complaint I hear people make about themselves…
Ending the War Within
For the last decade or so, I have been aware of my ongoing deficiency story that quietly but clearly operates in the background of my consciousness. It sounds like this: “When am I going to get this figured out?” It’s…
The Hidden Arrogance of the Rescuer
Thank you to those who have subscribed to our new Creator Community. Our first live call together was powerful and insightful. Join our community and the live session with Donna on Thursday, Feb 5 at 8 AM PST. We’ll dig…
The Stranglehold of Our Attachments
Would you like to dive deeper into the TED* roles, connect with me and other Creators? I want to invite you to join our Creator Community. See detailed information below or click HERE to join now. By Donna ZajoncLast…
Why Humility Matters Now More Than Ever
Would you like to dive deeper into the TED* roles, connect with me and other Creators? I want to invite you to join our Creator Community. See detailed information below or click HERE to join now. Humility is the quality…
Escaping the Drama Triangle: The Way Out Is Not What You Think
The Karpman Drama Triangle is a simple yet profound social model that explains how people respond when they feel stressed, threatened, or stuck in conflict. Developed in 1968 by San Francisco psychiatrist Stephen…
I Am a Creator: Living the Truth of Who I Am
*Kick off the new year by joining the Creator Community! Read below for information on how to join * As we step into a new year, I quietly carry a familiar hope — a hope I know many of you share: This year, I’ll finally…
Allow Yourself to be Awe-Inspired
“Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale, that transcends our current understanding of things,” says renowned psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner. Awe is a unique emotional…
Choosing the Light in a Time of Darkness
I am writing this week from Mexico, where for the past three winters I have enjoyed the privilege of living here during the colder months in the US. Each time I arrive, I feel an almost immediate lift in my spirit. The…