by Kim Childs, CPPC
About 20 years ago, I heard a phrase in a 12-step meeting that lodged itself firmly in my head: God's delay is not God's denial. Today I have several examples, and not just in my own life, of how this phenomenon plays out. No matter your religious beliefs, embracing the notion that some dreams may take longer to manifest ...by Kim Childs, CPPC
This summer I'm headed back to Africa, a continent beloved to my very soul. My connections to the land and people run deep, perhaps even beyond this lifetime. Here's why...
In the fall of 1996, I was invited to visit my friend Liz in Zimbabwe, where she was doing economic development work. I ju...by Kim Childs, CPPC
Last year I was working with a client who was preparing to retire from a long and successful career. She named a desire to work part-time in a new field, and her face lit up as she described what she'd like to do and why she wanted to do it. It was clearly a long simmering passion. As we identified her next steps of resear...by Kim Childs, CPPC
At some point in the process of recovering from my divorce, I realized that I was having trouble dreaming new dreams. While I’d done a lot to heal the emotional pain of my failed marriage, this was something different…and deeper. Eventually, I came to realize that I needed to mourn the dreams I'd had for me and my ex-h...by Kim Childs, CPPC
I've been immersed in personal growth work for 20 years and, while my aim in coaching is to bring forth my clients' own wisdom, I also love referring them to teachers who've helped me on my journey. Two of my favorites are Don Miguel Ruiz and Byron Katie, who offer us four simple yet powerful questions and agreements for bett...by Kim Childs, CPPC
Last month I was helping a client prepare for a job interview, which also meant bracing for the possible question, "Can you tell me about one of your past mistakes or failures?" We discussed how to answer that question both honestly and positively, by telling a story about the growth, learning, character development or gifts ...by Kim Childs, CPPC
As we prepare to celebrate the annual feast of Thanksgiving, it's an anxious time in America. How are you doing? Feel free to let me know. I'm listening, and holding us all in compassion. Meanwhile, I'm truly grateful for you - my students, clients, readers and kindred spirits - and for the important work that I get to do ...by Kim Childs, CPPC
Earlier this month, a former client asked for strategies to deal with the current climate of hostility and anxiety in America and around the globe. In addition to trying on some recommendations, my client decided to volunteer with a local political organization in order to feel she was “doing something” in these challen...by Kim Childs, CPPC
When I help clients and students go for their truest desires, we quickly bump into any fears that are getting in the way. While fear of failure is certainly high on the list, fear of success can also be there, and it's a sneakier saboteur. Why would we be afraid of having, being and doing what we most wish to have, be and ...by Kim Childs, CPPC
This summer, I was too horrified and sickened by the latest incidents of racially charged violence in America to comment on what I was seeing. As reactions flooded social media, I kept quiet because I didn't know how anything I said could make any difference. I waited for the right words to express what was in my heart, an...