Two iconic coaches; one interview. Their friendship was lovely to watch. Gems of wisdom are spoke throughout.
Category Archives: culture
Adversity
I have been thinking a lot about something I heard Paul Maurice say in the Panthers locker room— “It’s always the adversity that makes it special.” That is a fact.
Hockey Observations
By: Gabriela Yareliz As we are deep in the hockey playoffs— there are some general things we have to talk about. ESPN You are DESTROYING Women On-Air Talent First, can we just all agree that it’s hard to be a woman in sports journalism? When I took the class, it was me and like oneContinue reading “Hockey Observations”
The Four Questions
By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, I was reflecting on Byron Katie’s four questions. These are the questions she uses to coach people through issues and places where they get stuck. The questions are: Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it’s true? How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought? WhoContinue reading “The Four Questions”
Paul Maurice
By: Gabriela Yareliz The Florida Panthers are advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. Paul Maurice’s press conference after yesterday’s hard-fought game 7 with the Leafs was such a reminder as to why he is my favorite coach. Maurice embodies a humble leader, who is fair, strategic and imparts greatness. The man is a class act.Continue reading “Paul Maurice”
Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was listening to a podcast where Piers Morgan was a guest (yes, that Piers Morgan). He said something that caught my attention— the idea of celebrating the good and bad in life. He said, “We treat the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune with equanimity.” He literally goes to a restaurantContinue reading “Celebrating Outrageous Fortune’s Turns”
Going There
By: Gabriela Yareliz “There is stuff I know I can work through, but I am not sure I want to go there again. I do feel like if I will be helping others, I need to, maybe?” The person on the coaching call explained. “You will need to go there. If you are going toContinue reading “Going There”
Dare
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” Seneca What do you need to try this week?
Cultivating Identity
By: Gabriela Yareliz I know someone (who I admire) who is almost 80 and refuses to retire. Now, I do think this person has a sense of calling and vocation. They love what they do. But this brought me to thinking— how many of us are on track to do the same because we failContinue reading “Cultivating Identity”
Never Satisfied
“I will never be satisfied. Life is one constant search for betterment for me.” Jayne Mansfield By: Gabriela Yareliz I want to know that I have peace about some things. I have let go of others. I want to have a settled spirit. You know, the kind you can’t f*** with, as we say inContinue reading “Never Satisfied”
