Author: Rachel Hanson

One of my closest friends recently hired a builder (not me) and started becoming Built to Lead. We were talking about it yesterday and she mentioned to me a change she's focused on. She's learning to CHOOSE to be less reactive and more curious. And she's finding a lot of peace and freedom as a … Continue reading Do the work…

In a team practice recently, one of the participants shared part of her story. The sharing helped her, no doubt. More clarity on who she is, what she believes, and how her life events shaped her. One person walking away with more clarity means a good practice. The practice turned into a great one when … Continue reading Study, learn, apply…

Someone asked me recently if I missed being a college coach. My answer was a quick and honest response - not even a little bit. There are many reasons why, but this last holiday weekend reminded me of another. Over the long 4th of July weekend, my wife and I were fortunate to spend some … Continue reading Roots…

Epic 80s flick. Also what one of my clients recently learned. When we first met a couple years ago he was tolerating a lot of chronic pain. He built a stronger core, tackled some BIG stuff in his personal and professional life and learned to deal with hard things by facing them head on. Done … Continue reading Back to the Future…

I've got a client who is frustrated with a peer of hers. This peer, you see, doesn't realize how he comes across. He's got it all together all the time, always ready with the perfect answer, ready to share how perfect his process is. He can come across as condescending and better-than-you (that's the melody … Continue reading Pass the buck or buck up?

Most learning is remembering. I'm remembering that if I want to become a master builder, I first (and forever) have to master the basics. So what basics am I focused on lately? Two things. First, slow down. Way down. I get excited and chomp at the bit to move faster. I've always been wired this … Continue reading Back to basics…

As I sit down to write this blog I'm dog tired - physically, mentally, and emotionally. And I frickin love it. Why? Because the exhaustion comes from the best kind of work. Soul-stirring, love-fueled, OPUS-filled work. In the last 48 hours I've traveled to and from Columbus, Ohio for 5 amazing practices, a walk and … Continue reading Day 130: Chillin’ it to killin’ it…

"Deliberate practice is a lifestyle." So true. AND I reminded myself this last week that I'm in pursuit of progress, not perfection. Pursuit of mastery means checking in and rechecking in with yourself to learn what's working, what's not, where do adjustments need to be made? I'd been letting some of my own deliberate practice … Continue reading Day 117: The gold standard…