David Stamation, Executive Life Coach This quiz is not about being “right.” It’s about becoming aware .Take it slowly. Take it together. Let curiosity replace defensiveness. How to Take the Quiz Sit side-by-side with no distractions. Each of you answers every question privately  using this scale: 1 = Rarely | 2 = Sometimes | 3 = Often | 4 = Almost Always Do not  discuss answers while taking it. When finished, compare your scores and talk about what you notice. Your goal is no

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach Most people think gratitude is about staying positive but what if it’s actually a mirror for your inner world? This reflection offers a deeper way to use gratitude, not as a mood boost, but as a powerful tool for awareness when life (and you) go off track. Gratitude is one of the simplest and most powerful practices I know. Not because it’s polite or positive, but because it’s orienting. It brings you back into relationship with what’s al

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach This reflection comes from my marriage with Cynthia and the work we do alongside couples at The Love Retreat. It’s an exploration of masculine energy as grounded presence, not control and how that embodiment creates the polarity that deepens connection, trust, and passion. Where Passion Comes From As I’ve embodied my masculine energy more fully, something remarkable has happened: passion returned. Not forced passion. Not performative pass

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach This approach tends to resonate most with people who are capable, driven, and tired of setting goals that don’t stick. Beyond Tips and Hacks and Into Process and Transformation This planning kit grew out of lived experience, not theory. Over the past year, life asked me to slow down in ways I didn’t choose through health challenges, shifting priorities, and moments that forced me to listen more closely to what my body and life were asking

by Cynthia Stamation A Note from Cynthia David’s article speaks about the masculine side of polarity and why initiation, planning, and leadership matter in relationship. What follows is the feminine completion. When a man steps forward to lead, something else must also happen for polarity and intimacy to return. This is the other half of the conversation. Includes a Quiz for women. When David wrote Men, Make Plans and Initiate , it brought language to a dynamic many couples

Used unconsciously, ‘sorry’ shrinks us. Used well, it builds trust. Once I tuned into it, I heard it everywhere: ordering food, asking a question, making a request. Leaders use it to soften directives. Parents use it to repair relationships. Growing up, when I crossed a line, my dad expected me to be contrite , a sincere apology and a heartfelt “sorry.” That early conditioning stayed with me and sparked a deeper question: what does “sorry” actually signal in adult relationshi

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach This blog explores how men unintentionally step back in relationships, creating tension and collapsing polarity and why initiating, planning, and leading restores connection, ease, and intimacy. Includes a quiz to reveal your default pattern. Restoring Polarity, Connection, and Leadership in Your Relationship As a husband, I’ve learned that the little things matter such as planning a date night, choosing the restaurant, deciding the outi

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach Some people hug everyone. Others prefer space. Your “hug reflex” reveals your boundaries, your history, and how your nervous system responds to closeness. This piece explores the spectrum and why intentional, consent-based hugging matters for connection and leadership. Take the QUIZ that’s tucked away in this article. The Hug Reflex As a kid, I don’t remember being hugged by anyone outside my parents and close family. And when they did, I

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach If attraction fades when polarity fades… what happens when both partners live in the same energy? The last blog post on this topic sparked significant discussion among clients and colleagues, making it clear that a deeper conversation is needed. Read it here . How Did We Get Here? In today’s world, women are assertive and in control of their lives both personally and professionally. This is a beautiful evolution, and I’ve championed it si