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“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
–Friedrich Nietzsche

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Boundaries: The Inside Story

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Establish and maintain your personal and professional boundaries. “Compassionate people ask for what they need.  They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it.  They’re...

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Standing Up for Yourself: The Right Way to Be Assertive

7 years ago
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Someone says something that feels wrong, crosses a boundary, or is offensive to us, and we let it go because we were too surprised or shocked to speak up.  Whether it’s a derogatory comment...

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Gary Izzo

Over thirty years as a stage director, teacher, author; creative consultant; and master practitioner in alternative therapies, have given Gary a massive skillset and a uniquely creative approach to self-improvement, empowerment, and personal creativity awareness.

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