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Dealing With Anxiety in Today’s World of “What Ifs”

March 19, 2025 Stephanie Somanchi

Have you ever played the “what if” game? Not to brag, but I’ve reached an expert level. I can do it with almost any situation, even seemingly innocuous ones. It is a form of worrying […]

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How Styles of Communication Brings Us Together Or Pushes Us Away

December 19, 2024 Stephanie Somanchi

It may very well be true that we learned all our most important life skills in kindergarten, and in these divisive times, it is important to practice excellence in communication and integrity. A friend once […]

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Focus on Your Natural Strengths and Skills and …

September 24, 2024 Stephanie Somanchi

People seem obsessed with their weaknesses. I work with brilliant executives that show up with a list of areas in which they explain to me how they’re failing and want to talk about how to […]

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When Does a Process Become a Rut?

June 22, 2024 Stephanie Somanchi

“We just do it that way because we always have.” No one really knew why they did it that way. The same type of people were elevated, from the same work clique. The antiquated HR […]

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What Feels Like a Gift to One is a Curse to Another

March 15, 2024 Stephanie Somanchi

Right now, my husband has a mild case of Covid and is holed up downstairs. It’s good digs. He’s got spacious room, TV, a cozy bed, microwave, fridge, his own bathroom, and meal delivery. We […]

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Seek to Find the Highest Purpose in Life and Work

September 23, 2023 Stephanie Somanchi

Ever watch “The Antiques Road Show?”  People bring in their old, dusty stuff from the attic and ask an appraiser if it is worth anything. Most of the time, it is just old junk but […]

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Obligation Overload

June 26, 2023 Stephanie Somanchi

Obligation is ruining our lives. If that grabbed you … read on, you’re part of the team that has a very long list of things that “should” be done. This should-do/supposed-to-do list is taking us […]

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Using Reality Based Decision Making

March 15, 2023 Stephanie Somanchi

Do you remember your first car?  When I ask a client this question, a smile will spread across their face as they share memories about their delightful clunkers. “The car had a hole in the […]

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Are You Feeling Overwhelmed, Even Though Everything “Feels” Fine?

January 4, 2023 Stephanie Somanchi

“Everything is going so well! I don’t understand why I am upset,” my client said in a deeply troubled voice. He had risen through a remarkably difficult divorce and was now finding new ways to […]

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You’re Fired!

September 28, 2022 Stephanie Somanchi

You’re fired! It sounds so dramatic and like you’re finally getting to enact some justice on a loafer who has been sucking the life out of the company and its team members. This is rarely […]

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Give Generously What You Truly Wish to Give, But Be Cautious …

July 7, 2022 Stephanie Somanchi

“Everyone is going to have a GREAT time if it is the last thing I do!” she said through gritted teeth. “I have been miserable for months while planning this and I better see a […]

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Offended? It’s Your Lucky Day!

April 6, 2022 Stephanie Somanchi

“Hey, buddy, tackle the day!” he says to the boys. “Sweetie, take care,” he says to the girls. Before work, I drop off my child at her elementary school. A lovely ritual that I enjoy […]

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The Gratitude Myth

January 20, 2022 Stephanie Somanchi

We’ve all been told … Think positively! If you just think good thoughts, everything is going to be great! Don’t be negative. Focus on all the beauty you have in your life. Try to think […]

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Got Thrown Under the Bus or Betrayed at Work?

September 22, 2021 Stephanie Somanchi

Betrayed. You know the devastating feeling of the proverbial stab in the back or being thrown under the bus. First, there is a wave of shock. Then, often, a deep wave of shame. This shame […]

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The Trouble of Making Sense of This Past Year

July 6, 2021 Stephanie Somanchi

Get ready for some drama! Have you noticed a few more meltdowns, outbursts and shutdowns? If you haven’t yet, please brace yourself. We are a highly traumatized group of people. What we’ve experienced both individually […]

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Power Trip: Utilizing Pain and Joy for Success

April 3, 2021 Stephanie Somanchi

“I’m so grateful for this tragedy. I’m really looking forward to growing from it,” said No One – EVER. I learned long ago not to tell clients that their problems are blessings in disguise. One […]

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Advice is Often a Reflection of Another’s Personal Beliefs

January 26, 2021 Stephanie Somanchi

Have you ever gone to a friend or colleague seeking encouragement, and felt worse than when you came? Looking for support, mentoring or good advice can be as challenging as the problem you are facing. […]

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Are You on Hold?

October 8, 2020 Stephanie Somanchi

“It looked like a Chernobyl scene. Everything was exactly as we had left it, but with a layer of dust.” I’ve heard a variation of this story every time someone goes back to their old […]

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Results ARE Beliefs

July 13, 2020 Stephanie Somanchi

“Well you know how it is, about half the people here do most of the work,” said the VP. My eyes widened because I know that if that is the belief then that is what […]

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Focus on Guest Service

June 8, 2020 Stephanie Somanchi

How to address fear, tension, resistance and fatigue Ready or not, here we go! We are coming out of our burrows and blinking in the light of this new world. Reopening is happening and we […]

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