The Pitfalls of Procrastination
We all put off making decisions and taking action sometimes (yes, me too). It's okay to do that occasionally but if you are a regular pontificator then it will constantly cause you pain, even if you aren't aware of it. By putting things off on a regular basis you hold... Read More
How to Solve Disputes with the Helicopter Talk Technique
Do you ever find that when a friend asks for your opinion on a problem it is a lot easier for you to see a solution than it is for your friend?And do you also find that sometimes you feel completely stuck when it comes to your own problems?The same... Read More
You Can Get There From Here
But first you've got to raise your standards.I know at some point you had big dreams. You felt and believed that you were going to change the world in some significant way. Make things better, safer for our kids. Something.You knew deep down that you had a special gift that... Read More
10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Went Into the Real World
I must confess, I laughed when I saw that Maria Shriver has come out with a book called, "Ten Things I Wish I Had Known Before Going Into The Real World." The real world? Come on, she grew up a Kennedy and married the biggest action movie star of all... Read More
Say Adios to the Fear of Rejection!
Do you ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach when you have to approach someone?In situations like this does your mind go blank?This is not unusual. That feeling is often the fear of rejection.When you feel afraid your emotions take over, you feel tense and your ability to think... Read More
What The Buddha Says About Coaches
There is a Buddhist saying that goes like this: "If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill it." This means to kill any concept of the Buddha as something apart from oneself. To kill the Buddha is to BE the Buddha. Any concept we can have of the... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Find a Great Mentor
A career coach or mentor is a person who can guide you with the benefit of their experience. He or she may be someone more senior from within your organisation or someone external to your organisation who has been successful in the field or skills you want to develop. The... Read More
Its Story Time! - Find the Power Within, or The Truth About Dogs
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it with you. It goes something like this:Once upon a time...The chief was sitting at the edge of the village, obviously deep in thought. He sat there for hours and hours, seemingly unmoving. The tribe was beginning to get worried and... Read More
THE Step to Working Smarter (Japanese Style)
Remember that Coke contest from the 80s? If you collected bottle tops that had the letters to spell T-H-E R-E-A-L T-H-I-N-G, then youd win a zillion dollars.Im not sure where the drink industry turned the corner but contests and advertisements are no longer all you will find on the underneath... Read More
Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!
Okay, you have read some books on body language and they all said you must mirror and match, pace and lead....And you failed miserably when you went out into the real world.Let me tell you why and what you need to do instead. But first a story that illustrates my... Read More
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Guilt: Is it Getting in the Way of Your Self-Care?
When Do We Usually Feel Guilty? When:We're not feeling ok... Read More
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: How Do You Change the World?
Recently, I saw an exhibition of paintings by a very... Read More
Coaching: Change Made Simple
Here's a story that I think gets at why we... Read More
The Harvest: Shared Power
The fall harvest comes upon us once a year. The... Read More
The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation
Having worked with individuals, couples, families and business partners for... Read More
Transform Your Image And Accelerate Your Success
Being a lifelong student, I am regularly attending seminars etc.... Read More
How To Give Criticism Without Bruising Egos
As responsible employers, parents, and friends, we have an obligation... Read More
The Magic of Hearing
I'm working on a coach training certification, and one of... Read More
You Are Never Trapped!
"The meaning of life is that it stops." -Franz Kafka... Read More
Business Coaching Legacy: Reflections on What You Want to Leave Behind?
Updating my will has been on my mind for quite... Read More
Successful Implementation of Company Wide Coaching Programmes
Ten years ago I was fortunate enough to be heavily... Read More
Eureka! I?ve Found It!
OK, so it wasn't quite that big of a deal.... Read More
Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance
GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More
How to Adopt a Losing Attitude
We have all heard the expression, "Where your heart is?,... Read More
You Can Get There From Here
But first you've got to raise your standards.I know at... Read More
Mid Life Crisis and the Great American Dream
One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great... Read More
Not Blind, Just No Vision
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Ten Ways to Make New Years Resolutions That You Can Actually Keep!
Are you one of the millions of people who make... Read More
The Power of Visualization
Professional athletes and other highly successful people use the power... Read More
Personal Development Profiles
Personal development profiles, also known as personality profiles, are a... Read More
Fear of Intimacy
Emotional intimacy is one of the most wonderful experiences we... Read More
How Empathy Can Reduce Your Anger
Jim, a 42-year old engineer was teaching his eight-year-old son... Read More
Progress Reviews: Your Key To Effective Coaching
One of the most effective ways to help your staff... Read More
Enhancing Life for a Lifetime
Do you often feel lonely, anxious, or even depressed? Is... Read More
A Call To Do Better
I'm calling you out. Issuing a Challenge. Relax, It's not... Read More
Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year
As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of... Read More
Our Perception Determines Our Experience
Not long ago, I traveled back east to Ohio and... Read More
How to Forgive Another for Past Hurts
No one gets through life without being hurt by another... Read More
Taking The Coach Approach
When you use what you go through to grow through,... Read More
Working With Choices
Despite our skills, experience or expertise we can still make... Read More
Is The Apprentice Bad For Your Health?
If you know who I mean when I say Kwame,... Read More
How Coaches Find Clients Online
At a recent networking meeting Jana asked for a recommendation... Read More
Business Career Executive Coaching Article -Motivator, Discipline and Desire
"There is a certain combination of desire and discipline in... Read More
What Is Executive Presence?
Often our clients refer someone to us for Executive Coaching... Read More
How to Create Your Ideal Life - Excerpt from Individual Power
When I lost it all, I felt powerless. During my... Read More
How to Solve Disputes with the Helicopter Talk Technique
Do you ever find that when a friend asks for... Read More
Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?
A recent study at the University of Florida found that... Read More
How To Increase Your Coaching Record By At Least 25%
"How can I become a better and more effective coach?"... Read More
The American Dream ? Are We Really Free?
The promises of THE AMERICAN DREAM (to have it all... Read More
Voice Care for Coaches
Coaches rely heavily on their voice to service clients. If... Read More
The Self Development Tool Box
Do you have a self-development toolbox? Do you have a... Read More
Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance
GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More
Have a World-Changing Conversation
I know what you're thinking? "Here I am, completely stressed... Read More
An Example of Allowing a Desire to Arrive on Its Own
I don't know why, but it seems we trip over... Read More
Not Blind, Just No Vision
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Learning To Recognize Your Ego
What is an ego? Well, in case you didn't know... Read More
How Not Letting Go of Your Past can Hurt Your Future
Experiences, whether good or bad, are sometimes all we have,... Read More
Im Gonna Die MY Way
My wife says I have the strangest taste in movies.... Read More
Making Changes in Your Personal Life
Making changes in your personal life can be a tough... Read More
4 Underused Hot Spots for Your Personal Branding Iron
I'll never forget what my mentor told me: "Don't communicate... Read More
Expectations Can Get In Our Way
There are times when we truly look forward to something... Read More
Ten Ways to Make New Years Resolutions That You Can Actually Keep!
Are you one of the millions of people who make... Read More
Theres Gold in that Silence
Can you recall a time where you utilized silence to... Read More
Live Healthy - Six Steps To A Healthy Life
Six steps we can take to reduce our risks for... Read More
The Pitfalls of Procrastination
We all put off making decisions and taking action sometimes... Read More
Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Personal Coach
Have you considered hiring a personal coach? Jack Canfield, in... Read More
Integrating Life and Work
Organizations are finally creating cultures that support a work and... Read More
Transform Your Office Into A Powerhouse Of Success
Did you know that the area that you call your... Read More
Developing Will Power and Self Discipline
Most people admire and respect strong individuals, who have won... Read More
What is the Success Lesson in this Story?
One of my clients gave me permission to tell you... Read More
Addiction to Worry
Carole started counseling with me because she was depressed. She... Read More
Executive Coaching
The higher you climb the ladder in this organization, the... Read More
What The Buddha Says About Coaches
There is a Buddhist saying that goes like this: "If... Read More
Listening Skills In Relationships
Recently, when out to dinner with another couple, my husband... Read More
Fear Is Nothing To Be Afraid Of!
What do you do when fear shows up? Do you... Read More
How to Slow Your Spinning Mind
Have you ever laid in bed trying to fall asleep,... Read More
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