We all have experienced triggers. Something happens, usually something small, and you suddenly feel flushed and are a ball of nerves. It may have been a puzzling look on your boss’s face that triggered a whole-body reaction. Or a speeding car that cuts you off and you shout an obscenity without even realizing it. All […]
Everyone struggles with issues from time to time. The question is how do you work with something that you are struggling with? When something arises that has you struggling, you might look at what is going on, and then react by saying: “Oh, there’s a big mess here. I don’t think I want to work […]
We are delighted to share this week’s TED* Works!® blog which is written by our very own Co-Creator, Debbie Hulbert (Director of Communications and Customer Experience). She has been a member of the TED* Team for 18 years. This is the story of how TED* saved my life. In late July of 2021, I found […]
Those who study human behavior describe two primary ways of seeing life. This approach is sometimes called the “human iceberg effect,” because most people can explain their beliefs that are above the water line but are unconscious to the 95% of their thoughts that are “underwater.” That hidden 95% is what runs most of their […]
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 all read The Power of TED*. They were already familiar with the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and its toxic interplay between […]
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 experience of addiction and recovery. When alcohol became a permanent use for my husband, I found myself accumulating anxiety, anger, and an […]
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 enemies, determined to sabotage my relationships, career, and happiness. I’ve since come to see them as allies in disguise. […]
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?” “What would be a better way to relate to ourselves and to others?” As we researched the drama triangle, all […]
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. And here’s the thing—emotions are highly contagious too! At a time when most people are hunkered […]
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 question to consider is this: do your longings arise from “callings” or “cravings?” […]