Author: Franco
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Divorcing from somebody else’s marriage
Can a Netflix show tell us how our divorce will end up? If a lawyer or a coach is promising you an amicable divorce, they’re probably talking about somebody else’s marriage. Clearly, they haven’t heard your story attentively, or at all. Probably they’ve watched Netflix too much. The reality is that different marriage dynamics require […]
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No more Mr Nice Guy: don’t fall for the trap
You may have heard of the no-more-mr-nice-guy paradox – the idea that women are attracted to bad boys and not nice guys. But this is just a myth. In reality, what women (and men) are attracted to is confidence, kindness, and authenticity. No More Mr. Nice Guy is a famous book (and philosophy) that teaches […]
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Your ideal woman is out of your league
“The one who is ready to leave holds the greatest power.” You might be thinking that it would be your wife. But why do you believe that? Is it because you consider the ideal woman to be ‘out of your league’? Let’s debunk this myth right away. There is no such concept as a relationship […]
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Franco’s child custody story
How I got full custody Like every self-respecting divorce litigation, also mine was enrichened by child custody battle. The exact details might be personal for me and my children, so I will eventually disclose it in a future article or youtube video. Image by Freepik Suffice to say that, by being a considerate father, and […]
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The grey rock
How to shush an argument with your difficult spouse or with a narcissist There are times you just can’t stand yet another argument. How do you stop it? By stating your compelling case? By calling out the other person’s ignorance? By yelling? None of these are advisable. The answer is the grey rock, a technique […]
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Difficult conversations: how to start
How to start a difficult conversation I’ve got a difficult topic today. I don’t know where to start. That’s right! We all know some conversations are hard to have. Rivers of ink have been spilled over the topic of difficult conversations Today I want to cover how to start a conversation, in the first place. […]
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New plan to enhance career
If you work in a corporate setting and have about 10 years of experience you might be fulfilled (good for you), or you may be thinking about your professional growth (good for you as well). So, it’s time to think about the steps to land a promotion. Spoiler alert. It does not include learning something […]
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Why us
Others claim they can teach you what to do. There are plenty of classes that teach how to improve your body language, your time management, your communication skill, your leadership attitude. Some coaches strive to motivate you and to increase your self-esteem. As a matter of fact, if you’re reading this, I’m sure you know […]
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Scientists-can-do-it™
Achieve 100% of your potential Good planning and competent skills, though important, are not the key to your best outcomes. If you have about 10 years of experience, you have already developed the skills that are needed to succeed at your job. Nevertheless, many brilliant scientists and engineers feel they haven’t reached the right level […]
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