When stress hits, old defenses take over – overexplaining, people-pleasing, perfectionism, interrupting, even going silent and shutting down. The APPs MAP helps leaders understand these patterns and begin the inner work to reclaim calm, confidence, and choice so they can show up authentically and powerfully.
Most people approach values work intellectually. They:
❌ Pick words from a list
❌ Take an assessment
❌ Get a printout of their “top values”
And then… they’re stuck. Because words on a page don’t change your life.
Knowing your values intellectually won’t transform you.
Living them will.
Because values work isn’t about finding words that sound nice. It’s about finding what’s real.
And once you do, you’ll have something you can trust – something that, no matter how lost you feel, always leads you back to yourself.
I had not one inkling that the final year of my 40s would turn out the way it did. This past year has reshaped both my inner and outer life in ways I could never have anticipated. I hate to admit it, but I was incredibly naïve, and ignorant. The writing was quite literally, on the wall….
As I turned 50 just days ago, I find myself contemplating how this year of horror, trauma, violence, and hatred has fundamentally shifted my identities – as a Jew, an Israeli, a Canadian, a family man, friend and neighbor, and as a professional who tries to bring more heart to the world.
Explore the path to authentic living, wellbeing, and fulfillment by prioritizing and valuing your own needs and values. Uncover the interconnectedness of needs and values and discover the transformative power of embracing authenticity. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and learn how aligning your actions with your core values can lead to a life of greater inner peace, integrity, confidence, and profound fulfillment.
On the journey of life, there’s a delicate and complex balance between honoring our own wellbeing needs and values, and fostering healthy connections with others. This complex balance is held in check by one fundamental element: boundaries. It is my sincere hope that within these words, you will find solace and inspiration, a gentle nudge towards reclaiming your Authentic Self and embracing the power of boundaries.
