Owen's Latest Blog Entries

Bouldering our Problems

As athletes scale boulders, we can get to better places of happiness and service to others by problem solving. 

Shooting One's Mount Off Can Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas

"People who have mental illness issues shouldn't have guns" was what the radio news quoted from a political leader.  Statements like this upset me because they discourage people from getting help.

Lifting Depressed Organizations

A blind spot of his own mental health issues can negatively impact a CEO's entire organization.  Owen shares a humorous but poignant example from his experience in a company.

Am I Crazy to be Thankful for Mental Illness?

Dr. Fred Frese, first person with schizophrenia to receive a PhD, says his mental illness is a difference, not a deficit.

See Into Our Own Blind Spots

By developing strong, close personal relationships with others and really listening to them, we can get help in seeing into our blind spots that cause us to unwittingly hurt others.

Are People Your Most Important Asset?  Why Aren't They on Your Balance Sheet?

We can improve the bottom line of our company through properly valuing people even if human capital is not reflected on our company’s balance sheet.

Is It OK to Laugh About Mental Illness?

Therapist teaches people stand-up comedy to better cope.

When feeling down, look up

How laying our burdens on and seeking help from God can help us.

The Stigma that Kills

If mental illness stigmas thwart others from seeking help, how do we respond when we hear others perpetuate the stigmas?

Revealing Our Deep, Dark Secrets

When we really share ourselves with others, we usually elevate our level of happiness.

The "Insane" and "Crazy" Are Changing the World!

People who produced the Broadway play, "Next to Normal" and those who speak out and write about mental illness are creating an emotionally healthier world.

So Why Don't People Just Get Help?

A friend who pushed past the stigmas to get help is now in a better place!

We All Have Major Disabilities to Wrestle

Kyle Maynard, a high school wrestling champion born without full limbs, gives inspiration to those of us with less apparent challenges.

Enhance your bottom line by enhancing
the mental energy and emotional strength of your 
#1 resource--people

What is the bottom line of your organization or group?
  • Increase productivity and profitability
  • Improve the active engagement of your people in their work
  • Improve self-awareness and outward focus

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Owen featured in Lee Benson's newspaper column. Click to read.

"I'm a CPA who works with leaders who want to raise the active engagement of their people."

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National Speakers Association annual convention