by Barbara Dawson | Apr 6, 2023 | Coaching
We are all connected. I serve a vision infused with a larger purpose and my work shifts naturally from producing results to encouraging the growth of people who produce results. We often walk around in our own little world not knowing how we are being affects all...
by Barbara Dawson | May 17, 2022 | Alzheimer's, Education/Training, Nutritional Recommendations
Hey, remember the song sung by Fats Domino and others called, “Blueberry Hill”? I thought the lyric was, “I lost my drill on blueberry hill…” I had a hearing loss. I often had to make stuff up in order to get through the day. It was more fun that way. I...
by Barbara Dawson | Mar 10, 2021 | Education/Training, In the Garden
Phenology: “The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.” Last fall a neighbor gave me some daffodil bulbs and I planted them. They stayed covered up all winter and about a week...
by Barbara Dawson | Mar 10, 2021 | Coaching, Education/Training
We have one mouth and two ears. Pause a moment before continuing to read and notice: how much time do you spend being heard and how much time do your spend hearing? I was recently struck by a quote by David W. Augsburger who says, “Being heard is so close to...
by Barbara Dawson | Nov 24, 2020 | Food Preparation, In the Garden
I love garlic! As a gardener, February and March are my — lets get planting times of the year. Seedlings go into small pots with organic planting soil. Here in the southwest I might start some lettuce, kale, sweet peas, cabbage, kohlrabi, and plant some onions with...
by Barbara Dawson | Nov 24, 2020 | Coaching
My daughter in Chicago who is getting her masters in nursing, joined a CrossFit gym a couple years ago. The gym was an hour from her home (you’ve got to know there were other gyms she could go to that would be closer), she was full-time in school, and working a couple...
by Barbara Dawson | Oct 29, 2020 | Coaching
I have been listening to people for years. Listening. Helping others get clear on what was important to them. For years, I did not put a name to what I did. Not until I got the distinction between coaching and teaching. Teaching is … I have a knowing and I’ll share it...
by Barbara Dawson | Oct 29, 2020 | Family
Imagine … standing in the midst of tall pine trees outside a 3 story home in the Sandia Mountains just east of Albuquerque. The weather is perfect; a very slight breeze moves the tulle and silk flower arrangements ever so slightly which garnishes the archway that was...
by Barbara Dawson | Sep 14, 2020 | Coaching, Education/Training
My husband and I went on a camping trip in southern Colorado a couple weeks ago. I took advantage of the amazing beauty of nature and spent some time journaling. As I sat beside the Conejos River, I asked myself the following question: If I were this scene, what...
by Barbara Dawson | Jul 13, 2020 | Education/Training, In the Garden
We are anticipating 90º-105º temperatures for the next 5-7 days! Here in New Mexico we have dry heat — meaning our actual temperature is high but because of the low humidity, around 10%, we can escape to the shade and feel like the temperature is 10-15º cooler....
by Barbara Dawson | Jul 13, 2020 | Coaching
I asked my wellness coach this week if she could recommend one book, one class, one — something — that could help me improve my experience as a valued coach, what would she recommend? I loved her answer. In her very thoughtful, clear, and quiet voice she said, “Learn...
by Barbara Dawson | Jun 11, 2020 | Food Preparation, In the Garden
About four weeks ago, Norm asked me what I thought about eliminating animal protein from our diet. I’ve been a vegetarian before and really didn’t miss meat for 15 years. So, naturally, I said “Sure!” I went to the garden this evening around 5:00 p.m. to see what was...
by Barbara Dawson | Jun 11, 2020 | Coaching
As I write this post, I’m aware how easily I can get caught up and lost in the news and current events. For months it was not possible to look at the news, a social media platform, or talk to a friend without the conversation turning to Covid-19 and it’s implications....
by Barbara Dawson | Jun 11, 2020 | Education/Training, In the Garden
This year, for the first time since we moved to the Village of Corrales, we found ticks on our dog! When I first saw them, I had no idea what they were. We let the chickens out to free range hoping they’d get rid of the ticks, scorpions, centipedes and other bugs, but...
by Barbara Dawson | Apr 14, 2020 | Food Preparation
In my attempt to figure out sourdough bread, I went to YouTube and looked at a few creators to help me in my search. I found this one by Patrick Ryan. This was a simple starter recipe that I’ve made many times. In this recipe, I took notes as he spoke and here...
by Barbara Dawson | Mar 22, 2020 | Education/Training, Food Preparation, Immune Support, In the Garden
Get Cultured – Fermentation Workshops Our gut health is so important to our overall health and the strength of our immune system. Researchers at Johns Hopkins are “Now in the early stages of figuring out how the composition of the gut microbiome changes in...
by Barbara Dawson | Mar 14, 2020 | Nutritional Recommendations
Mushrooms and Yeast – Immune Support We’ve all heard the news! Wash your hands often, keep your hands off your face, self isolate as much as possible, and this too shall pass. Let’s look at 5 ways to boost your immune system: Do you like mushrooms? Baker’s...
by Barbara Dawson | Mar 14, 2020 | Coaching
Thanks to my coach, I am learning and experiencing the value of planting feeling GOOD feelings! Many of us are practicing social distancing. I am choosing to use this time to enJOY doing the things I might not otherwise give myself the time or permission to do. A...
by Barbara Dawson | Sep 21, 2019 | Coaching
For many people, when deciding if hiring a coach is the right option, many questions can emerge. Most of those questions come from our belief system. A good coach can dig deep and shine a light on those beliefs to help you expand what possible in your life. In my...
