Are We There Yet?!.. The Clarification and Questions

The Clarification

Working on a website is a demanding yet clarifying experience. The project is a journey that lasts for weeks and weeks and hangs heavy. It presses you to answer hard questions like:

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• What do I really do? 
• What do I love, believe in and value?
• What am I good at? My "genius?" 
• What do people say about my work?

Looking back, the  process really wasn't easy but was helpful. And maybe we all should ask ourselves these questions from time to time. 

Here are some insights I gained, followed by some questions for you that could help us both:

• First, my work doesn't easily summarize into a few simple buzz words. The core of it involves developing partnerships with people. Each has unique strengths, weaknesses and goals. We collaborate to create results. And, oh, I do love results.

• Second, I enjoy finding tools and technologies to improve life. My father was a self-taught electronics hobbyist. As you'll read in my story, neurofeedback has played an important role in my life and work.  Even before that, I always loved testing, finding numbers to measure and plotting elusive things like personality, behavioral and leadership style. My husband's nickname for me is MacGyver which some days I don't feel like I deserve but do consider the ultimate compliment. 

• Third, I love being of trusted counsel to others. I am most touched when people say things like I can share things with you I would never tell anyone else, you really listen and give honest feedback in ways I can hear it. That's at the essence of what I value and believe helpful. It's an honor and what I love most about being a coach and therapist.

• Lastly, I have a talent for attracting amazing people into my life --- professionally and personally. Lisa Files, web designer, is at the top of my list.  I am grateful for her kindness, patience and artistic and technical expertise in taking my thoughts and partnering on this lovely site. Lisa's family is deeply rooted in creative arts and it shows here. Thank you Lisa!

 

Questions for You

I've seen so many excellent blogs I always wondered if the world needed another one. Then, in this process, I realized there is much I'd love to share with you that I haven't seen elsewhere.  Please help me shape this blog potential by giving your thoughts on the following: 

• Structure: What would appeal most? Long, short, audio? Weekly, monthly or occasional?
• Day: Any time of the week better to receive information and/or inspiration? 
• Q and A: Want to be able to submit questions on brain science, life or career issues?
• Research: How about keeping you up-to-date on the latest studies on peak performance, brain, diet and exercise?  If so, any favorite topic(s)?
• Case studies: Curious about the nitty-gritty of how real people make changes? 
• Interviews: Would you enjoy reading about my conversations with amazing people? People whose lives embody peak performance?  How they do it?

Please comment below or send a note to Diane.G.Wilson@gmail.com. Thank you!

Enjoy our website; check back often. Our hope is to fascinate you with the wonders of human behavioral science and help you Reach Your Peak.
Kind regards,

Diane

Diane Wilson, LCPC, BCN