by JeanGatzCSP | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
When it comes to getting what you want, what’s the difference between persuasion and manipulation? We all negotiate every day – a lot more than we realize. Some people think that negotiating means getting your way, even if it means wearing the other person down...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 31, 2022 | difficult people, Self-Care, Uncategorized
“How do I handle the angry person in my life?” That’s a common question during my women’s programs. As adults we know how to express anger, seek satisfaction and get results in a positive way. But angry people don’t always act like adults. Ever had an argument with an...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our troubles began one morning with the pitter-patter of little feet in our attic. This worried me because, as far as we knew, no one was living in our attic at the time. We soon discovered that a crafty mother squirrel had come in through a loose vent and built a...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Did you really give your sister a kidney, or did you make up that story to add punch to your keynotes?” Whenever I get that question my answer has two parts. “Yes, I did give my sister a kidney 46 years ago, and we’re both doing great. And do you really think I would...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 9, 2022 | appreciation, Blog, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Have you spent time this week with any “little grey raincloud people”? I’ve given them that title because they have a knack for putting a damper on positive moments. It’s like they can see that you’re having a good day so they figure out a way to ruin it with their...
by JeanGatzCSP | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flowers are bursting into bloom all over Baton Rouge this week, reminding me of the song our three children sang at their various kindergarten graduation programs. It’s titled “Friends are like Flowers in the Garden of Life.” (If you’re curious, you can find it on...
