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Deri’s blogs and video posts include emerging information, tools, tips, and strategies for living a positive, mentally-healthy life – at work and beyond!
We Called It a ‘Walkie Talkie’—We Didn’t Know It Was Also a ‘Brain Gain’
My friends, Audrey and Jacqueline, and I started walking over the last few years – especially during the long winter, in-between our southern get-aways. We knew we loved our “Walkie Talkie’s”; the exercise, connection, and camaraderie were always invigorating. What we did not realize is the real brain-boosting power of combining walking and talking; improving…May is Mental Health Month: Try this Simple Strategy for a Happier You
Years ago, from an audience full of senior leaders, a gentleman approached me as I exited the stage. “What you were describing in your keynote…I like to call ‘Presume Innocence’.” Instantly, I was struck by it’s simplicity. Presume Innocence. At a basic level, presuming innocence means to decide, to choose to believe – ahead of…
The Best Sales Person in the World is Curious, Caring, and Connected
We met him while travelling in Rarotonga, on the Cook Islands off the coast of New Zealand. Douglas Tetupuariki, of Aunty Pat’s Coco Candy is, indeed, “The Best Sales Person in the World”. The reasons for the moniker “Best Sales Person” is not because he sells a lot (although I believe he does very well),…
Get Creative To Protect Your Organizational ‘Assets’
Having just returned from a trip to New Zealand, I was impressed with this incredibly beautiful country! Beyond it’s natural physical beauty, New Zealand is a country that seems to model it’s values at every turn. It is indeed one of the cleanest, friendliest and most environmentally responsible countries on the globe. It also seems…
Why You Need To Lead With Love
I remember early in my career, I heard a business speaker talk about ‘love’; he said that a leader’s purpose, their contribution, their significance in an organization is to perpetuate ‘love’. I recall at the time being perplexed. What could ‘love’ have to do with ‘work’? I saw them as two very different, unrelated life…
Program Happy: Hack Your Brain to Get More of What You Want
This month we have another VLOG, inspiring you to begin ‘programming’ happiness into your life. What makes you happy? What does happy look like to you? Do you ‘work’ for happiness? TweetShareSharePin
Let Go So You Can Hold On
This month, we bring a VLOG…a video post! We hope to do more of them! Please let us know what you think! Enjoy this message on letting go…. TweetShareSharePin
5 Strategies to Make it a Jolly Holiday
The holidays can be stressful. There’s alot to do, and the pressure is on to prepare food, entertain, and decorate your home. That’s all on top of the shopping! Many of us love the holidays! We relish in the merry songtrack playing in the malls (with all the online shopping, isn’t it amazing that the…
The 5 Habits of Psychological Resilience
Resilience. When you look at or hear that word, do you find yourself thinking “What is it? And, how can I get some of that?” The word conjures up incredible images of strength and flexibility, of being adaptable, of possessing the ability to bounce back from the challenges of life. Resilience is the ability to…
Let’s Reframe Aging: You’re not just getting older, you’re getting happier!
Last month I wrote a post in which I shared a strategy I have used to help me deal with my mother’s dementia. Aging can suck. My 84 year old mother-in-law says ‘it (getting old) ain’t for wimps’. While there can certainly be challenges that come with aging, there is some wonderful research supporting something…


