by Lisa Kohn | Sep 27, 2021 | My Story
I spend a good deal of time creating joy, finding things that bring me joy, allowing joy, and as much as possible, being joy. I do it. I teach it. I firmly believe in it (and maybe even know it). And then I heard the other day, “move toward joy, not away from pain,”...
by Lisa Kohn | Sep 20, 2021 | My Story
I am lucky. Extremely lucky. As many of you know, I own a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm. I love what I do. And I love my clients. Especially when they start telling me what I need to hear. The other day I was catching up (after my august...
by Lisa Kohn | Sep 6, 2021 | My Story
I know my head often means well, but my head often gets in my way. The “stinkin thnkin” I can have that keeps me stuck and hurting. The need to convince, to explain, to do whatever it takes to win your agreement and approval. The endless loops I can go around and...
by Lisa Kohn | Jul 19, 2021 | My Story
I guess you know it’s bad when you get the call that your dad was approved for hospice and you cry for joy. Quickly, for those of you who know me personally – yes, Danny (my dad) was approved for hospice, and no, it’s not the “he’s dying” kind of hospice. It’s the...
by Lisa Kohn | Jun 14, 2021 | My Story
Yesterday I went to see Danny (my dad) at the nursing home. I took my nineteen-year-old kid with me. I don’t remember how we got on the subject, but Danny started talking about a picture Robbie (my older brother) drew when we were kids. A picture of a deconstructed or...
by Lisa Kohn | Jun 7, 2021 | My Story
A dear Second Gen (those of us born and/or raised in an extremist group or cult) friend and I were texting. I don’t remember about what. What I do remember is her response at one point. “As a former cult kid…” her text reply started. It hit me hard. I’ve been out of...