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• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

Worry is a useless emotion because it doesn’t help anything.  It is a complete waste of time and energy because it doesn’t change anything. Worrying does not prevent negative events Read More

 We all know that hand washing and social distancing are important to prevent catching and spreading the Coronavirus. However, some other things may be even better for your physical and Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

We all tend to make quick judgments with limited information in this fast-paced day and age. It’s both necessary and dangerous. According to Timothy Wilson, professor of psychology at the Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

Most of us have a habitual “go-to” response when dealing with conflict. This knee-jerk reaction may work sometimes, but not in every situation. That’s because no single approach works for Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

Our brains are like computers, storing and acting on the programs that we have received since birth. Unfortunately, about 77% of these programs are negative. According to Shad Helmstetter, PhD, Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

With all the stress and conflict the holidays can bring, it’s a great opportunity to build your emotional quotient muscles. Why should you care about your emotional quotient (EQ)?  EQ Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

The holidays will soon be upon us, which is a joyful, but stressful time for many people. The holidays involve shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating, and spending time with people who Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

I am incredibly confident in our future after working with a cohort of 16 amazing emerging leaders since February of this year. We just finished piloting a 9-month leadership development Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

Most frustrations are due to unmet expectations. You believe you will be promoted, and someone else gets the job. You plan to celebrate the holidays with family members, and they Read More

• Melissa Kessler, MA, PCC

Research has shown that emotional intelligence (managing yourself) is twice as important as  cognitive ability (IQ) or technical skills to success in life and work. You can be the smartest Read More