Rasmussen Coaching and Consulting
What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality ~ Plutarch
Why psychological safety and inclusive leadership aren’t just buzzwords—they’re your business advantage. There’s something I see all the time in organizations—great people, with strong technical skills, doing their best… and still struggling.Struggling to retain top talent.Struggling to build cohesive teams.Struggling to create a culture where people truly want to stay and grow. If that feels …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training has become a cornerstone of modern workplace culture, but here’s the reality: what works for a tech startup won’t necessarily resonate with a manufacturing plant, and what engages recent graduates may fall flat with seasoned executives. Why Context Matters Every organization has its own unique culture, challenges, and demographic …
Pride Month arrives each June like a double-edged rainbow. On one hand, there's something powerful about seeing our community take up space, about rainbow flags flying proudly, about companies suddenly remembering we exist. On the other hand, being trans during Pride can feel like standing at the intersection of celebration and struggle, visibility and vulnerability. …
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Why lived experience matters in guiding your transgender journey I found myself in a fascinating conversation during a podcast interview today, discussing something that's been on my mind for a while: the unique value that transgender life coaches bring to our community, especially when traditional therapy falls short. It's a topic that deserves deeper exploration …
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As a queer trans guy who began transitioning at 40 and started HRT at 42, I've come to an important realization that I want to share with all of you: trans people don't transition for others, we transition for ourselves. Creating My Own Path One of the most liberating aspects of coming out later in …
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In a world where traditional family structures continue to evolve, many of us are discovering the profound importance of chosen family, those special individuals who may not share our DNA but share our hearts. These are the people we choose to call family, who provide support, understanding, and acceptance in ways that sometimes blood relatives …
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Wow it’s been awhile It's hard to believe how much life has changed since I last shared my story with you. Four years ago, I wrote about discovering my transgender identity (you can revisit that post here), and today I'm excited to share how far this journey has taken me. This year marks my 6-year …
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I don’t love or accept my child in spite of their being trans or even because they are trans. I just simply love and accept them. I deserve the same love and acceptance that I expect my trans kid to reap.
Visibility the state of being able to see or be seen. What Does it Mean to be Seen? As a later in life trans man, visibility is a complex issue. I want to be seen as the man I am, but also as the person (assumed woman) I experienced life as for nearly 40 years. …
If you’ve visited my website you may have noticed that I am a transgender man who doesn’t believe in gender. How can I say that I am a transgender man and at the same time have the opinion that gender isn’t a real thing? Hmmm, 🤔 that’s an excellent question and perhaps by the end …
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