Judith Sherven PhD|Judith and Jim

Whitney Houston Lives On and…

Judith Sherven PhD — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:26:13 +0000

When Angels Die is out!

Judith Sherven PhD — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:48:44 +0000

“Brilliantly written, this book took me for a deep inner examination while at the same time kept the story moving forward. Highly entertaining! I can’t recommend it highly enough.” –Marcus M. Connolly, Bridgeport, CN Romance! Cultural barriers! Career challenges! And finally success! All that in When Angels Die, third book in James Sniechowski’s Leaving Home Trilogy. His lead character, Jim, finds himself going from a prestigious New York City acting school to early success in […]

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Inspired Self-Development Interview!

Judith Sherven PhD — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:31:19 +0000

Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome

Judith Sherven PhD — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:02:46 +0000

Can Being Fabulous in Business Overcome the Imposter Syndrome? All too often people suffer from the fear that if they own their excellence, their success, they will be seen as arrogant, and/or they will “get a big head.” But those fears come, not from sincerely owning being fabulous in business, but instead from inflating their self-image as a defense against their insecurity. When you sincerely own who you are, what you can do, who you […]

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Are YOU an Imposter?

Judith Sherven PhD — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:54:23 +0000

Where Does the Imposter Syndrome Come From? As Executive Coaches for company leaders, we are increasingly aware that people. no matter how high their rank, struggle with and suffer from The Imposter Syndrome. They get anxious before presentations, they doubt their vision for company success, they suffer with procrastination before doing any important task. These are very intelligent people, usually very experienced people. Yet, they tell us they are dogged by The Imposter Syndrome. Yes, […]

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Do You Laugh When You Are Praised?

Judith Sherven PhD — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:04:36 +0000

Most people have a tough time receiving praise, compliments, and even acknowledgment. Often their discomfort gets expressed with a nervous giggle or laughter. And when I point it out in a coaching situation, very often the response is, “Well, I don’t want to come off as arrogant.” Now, take a moment to let that work its way around your consciousness. *** If I receive praise I’ll be seen as “arrogant.” *** If I say “Thank […]

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Are You Good At Having Fun?

Judith Sherven PhD — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 18:28:01 +0000

Yep! That photo above is me – Judith Sherven! Having a bit of fun at LinkedIn one day a couple of years ago when I saw a (plastic) Nordic warrior “crown” sitting on a shelf and since I’m 1/4 Norwegian and 1/4 Swedish I just had to put it on. It looked so great my husband Jim wanted to get a photo. While I was getting ready a young man nearby said that I needed […]

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What Really Killed Whitney Houston

Judith Sherven PhD — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:51:37 +0000

Yes indeed! Whitney Houston was such a mega-star that Miramax created a documentary that just hit the movie theaters. But it won’t explain her deep seated “allegiances” and “forbiddances” much less the “love grip” that possessed her. You can only get that from our deeply researched and compassionately written book: “What Really Killed Whitney Houston” Check it out as a great summer read by going to http://WhatReallyKilledWhitneyHouston.com OR – you can click on the book […]

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How Well Do You Enjoy R & R?

Judith Sherven PhD — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:37:02 +0000

“Work Life Balance” is a big phrase in corporate-speak. Often people assume it refers to work and family life balance. But what about your personal Rest and Relaxation? How well do you carve out time to walk in nature, meditate, play games/sports with friends, read just for fun, go to the movies/jazz club/symphony/museum etc. —anything that can renew your enjoyment of life? All too often people tell me they’re too consumed with the demands of […]

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How Is Your Original Family Culture Holding You Back?

Judith Sherven PhD — Sat, 12 May 2018 18:46:50 +0000

Whenever I ask a group of tech company leaders this question: “How many of you laugh or giggle or in some way play it down when you are given acknowledgment, praise, or compliments?” Everyone raises their hands and laughs. Why do they do play themselves down? The answers range from: – “I don’t want to appear arrogant.” – “I was raised to be humble and modest.” – “It might give the wrong impression if I […]

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