What is Agency?
“Progress relies on human agency… 
​Things get better because we make them better.”
          - Susan Rice, Fmr U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
“Agency is what human beings use to be in full command of their lives.”
​— Paul Napper, Psy.D.     
​Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself — getting your mind, body, and emotions in balance to think clearly, advocate for yourself, and make choices that create good things in your life. 
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Why Is Agency Critical Today?                              
The times we live in are exceptional — and this is great and not so great. Things move so fast that we all struggle to keep up. Too much is stimulating our minds all day and increased demands make it hard to adapt and prosper. When we lose our ability to adapt we stop learning and growing — and can’t succeed at our goals — and that’s when we lose our agency.

Based on years of research and real-world application, The Power of Agency guides you to develop your “inner agent” to fully become the author of your life —

  • Problem solve and make good decisions
  • Find your voice
  • Be in control under stress
  • Take on challenges with greater confidence at home and at work
  • Follow your own path, and not the herd

Many millions are overwhelmed on a daily basis from our accelerated lifestyles, always-on technology, and ever-increasing job demands. Worse still, one in five Americans today — approximately forty million people — has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Much of this anxiety is the mind’s natural response to elevated and constant stress. As anxiety and overwhelm spread, they erode our agency unless we take stock of ourselves, rethink who we are, and, step-by-step, find and pursue better paths in our lives.

The good news is that we have the skills within us, but they require learning and practice. The Seven Principles will get you there.

The Seven Principles of Agency

  • Control Stimuli -- Rid yourself of distraction and engage your focus on the most important matters in your life.
  • Associate Selectively — Surround yourself with supportive and optimistic people.
  • Move -- Keep active in your own way for vigorous mental and physical health.
  • Position Yourself as a Learner — Realize you don’t know everything and open yourself to new information and ideas to grow as a person.
  • Manage Your Emotions and Beliefs -- Recognize that feelings are not facts so you shouldn’t act on impulse or from pre-conceived notions.
  • Check Your Intuition -- Trust your intuition, but analyze your situation before taking action.
  • Deliberate, then Act -- Consider all options and possibilities logically before deciding on the best course of action
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