Four Videos & An Interview


Dear Reader,

summer has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and with that comes a shift in priorities and, not gonna lie, some lethargy. So just to manage expectations, you'll probably hear a little less from me over the next several weeks.

Ok, I might send a few pieces from the archives that have resonated in the past and deserve another airing, just so you won't forget all about me. ;-)

For today, I want to share a new series I've been doing on my YouTube channel: reading what people have written about ENFJs or the extraverted Feeling function, and giving my unfiltered, spontaneous reactions to whether that resonates for me or not.

Where most of my educational videos are scripted and edited, these are just me sitting in a comfy chair. They're a lot of fun to make, actually.

Here's Jung, in his own words:

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Here's Isabel Myers:

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Here's Sandra Krebs Hirsh & Jean Kummerow (and yes, I had a haircut):

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For those who counted, video number four is on its way: If you want to see how ENFJs navigate midlife according to Eleanor S. Corlett and Nancy B. Millner, subscribe to my YouTube channel now and you'll get notified as soon as that goes live on Monday.

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Over the years I've had the great privilege of being interviewed a few times for different publications. Cianna from Truity came back a few months ago for an interesting topic; we talked about "Penny Dating" and her piece is live now. You can read it, and all my comments, here:

Wishing you and yours some time off to relax, regroup, recharge, read some novels, hang out, time away from screens, sunshine (use SPF!), and meaningful connection. ❤️

Cheers,

PS: Interested in something more tailored to you and your relationship, but not ready for coaching? I'd still love to support you! Here are some resources you might find helpful (links):

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