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Gaslighting and how it can impact you

By Sylvia Lafair | April 17, 2019

Gaslighting is a hot topic these days.  Many people are victims of gaslighting without even knowing it.  It affects your sense of self-worth, your confidence, and your sanity. Have you ever spent time with a narcissist or a sociopath? You can sense them from their cunning and self-importance. They are the opposite of fine wine.…

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Making Relationships Work

By Sylvia Lafair | April 10, 2019

Making relationships work rather than putting them into an early grave takes thoughtfulness and intention.  If you’ve ever found yourself entangled in a less than ideal relationship with someone in your personal or professional life this will help you make sense of it all rather than throwing it all away. Let me share a recent…

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I’m back from my radical sabbatical

By Sylvia Lafair | April 3, 2019

I’m back. Yup, back from my radical sabbatical and raring to go. Now, I know that most of us can’t just say “Gone fishing” or “Gone camping” or “Gone shopping” for a month. That is unless some difficult illness or family issue rears its ugly head. And that is certainly not a fun way to…

How the Pattern Breakthrough Process Creates Change

By Sylvia Lafair | February 6, 2019

Here at Ceoptions we have been using our signature pattern breakthrough process to create lasting change and help today’s leaders prepare for the inevitable challenges that come their way. Question: How does a 13- year- old boy scoring points for his basketball team connect with his mother climbing the corporate ladder? Here’s the story recently…

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Gutsy or Bold, Are You Ready to Take a Step Forward?

By Sylvia Lafair | January 23, 2019

What does it take to make the leap? Whether you’re gutsy or bold, are you ready to take a step forward? I was reflecting on the physical or emotional cost when you take a GUTSY or BOLD step out of the old ‘this is the way it is meant to be’ mentality. I was thinking…

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Gutsy Woman Profile: Karen Mangia

By Sylvia Lafair | January 16, 2019

I want to share the story of Karen Mangina who I recently met and to me is the epitome of a GUTSY woman. What would you do if you were in a situation you knew, yes knew, deep inside would be a vast mistake to follow through? Would you take a deep breath and say,…

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Communication rules to help you experiment and break the old patterns

By Sylvia Lafair | January 1, 2019

The new year is the perfect time to start looking at breaking old patterns on communication. In this post I cover a few communication rules that will help you to have your best year. Do you ever pay attention to how we greet each other? Like, ‘how are you’ and the answer is almost always ‘fine.’ What…

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How to sustain growth and become a better version of you

By Sylvia Lafair | December 26, 2018

In this article I share my thoughts about how to sustain growth and become a better version of you. Are you hearing bells yet? There will be a lot of people chanting, ‘Ring out the old and bring in the new. That’s the motto I am starting to hear with only a few days left to embrace…

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My thoughts about the major change in gender relationships

By Sylvia Lafair | December 18, 2018

Here’s an idea for a special gift for the gals in your life. It’s one of those gifts that keeps on giving for the rest of the year. Now, I’m not bragging (although I do teach women that it is okay to ‘toot your own horn.’ It’s just that I received an email from a…

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Which one are you: Overwhelmed, Overworked or Frustrated?

By Sylvia Lafair | December 11, 2018

Did you ever wonder if men feel as overwhelmed, overworked, and frustrated as women do, on a daily basis? I did some digging to find the answers. I spent time looking at the three areas of what it means to be overwhelmed, overworked, and frustrated. Here is what I found. OVERWHELMED Let’s look at being…

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The core issues gutsy girls face

By Sylvia Lafair | December 5, 2018

I want to address a topic that I feel is very important.  Specifically, what issues do gutsy girls (and women) face in today’s world plus the 3 major mistakes females make and how to make changes that are both healthy and positive. Let me start by sharing a story… Yesterday my 13-year-old granddaughter asked me if…

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The most valued gift for the holidays…is YOU

By Sylvia Lafair | November 27, 2018

In this post, I’m pondering the thought of what is the most valued gift for the holidays? This is the time of year for both fun and family. Yet, sometimes, the two words don’t really go together. Wouldn’t it be better if when you sit around the family table you were supported and delighted? And, even…

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