The Power of Effective Coaching Skills

The most valuable assets of a 20th century company were its production equipment. The most valuable assets of a 21st century organization ? will be its knowledge, workers and their productivity. -Peter DruckerPeter Drucker is a respected author and opinion leader (he invented the process of "management by business objectives")... Read More

The Student Who Knew Too Much

This article is for those of you who coach or mentor. Does this sound familiar? "Can't I just try to mail or email, do I really have to call" "I was thinking I could wait to get business cards" "I wanted to be successful first, before I start to market... Read More

Coaching Employees - The Chronic Excuser

Most of us find coaching employees to be an effective, even enjoyable, approach to leadership and management. Coaching provides a way to help team members grow and develop, while achieving business objectives. But occasionally, we encounter a team member who has an excuse for every situation. How can we help... Read More

Every Obstacle Always Presents an Opportunity

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping... Read More

Attention! Thought Crossing! ? Or, The Secret of What?s Between Your Ears

What are you thinking - right now? 'I'm reading your article!' you say. Well, take a little bit of a closer look. What's spinning in the back of your mind? Is it that big deadline that's looming at the end of the week? Or how you're going to deal with... Read More

Strategic Checklists

I've been through a couple of checklists in the past few days, and it's reaffirmed my faith in their effectiveness as a communication tool.Now, there are at least a couple of ways we can look at checklists in a communication context. First, in the strategic sense, and second in the... Read More

Forget Resolutions - Craft A Life Theme That Works

How many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically name their resolution for the year yet somehow neglect to follow through with it a few weeks or months later? Forget making New Year's resolutions. They rarely work because they are often based on "shoulds" versus the bigger picture of... Read More

Managing Performance Every Day

The scenario?The company has decided it needs to eliminate costs. Hundreds of jobs are on the line. The executives of each division have been directed to cut costs by 35%. The tension throughout the company is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You know some departments will... Read More

D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.

What does this word really mean anyway? According to Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition, discipline, as a noun, is defined primarily as punishment. My, but that has a harsh ring to it. An alternate definition is self-control. Well, that's a little closer to my idea. I submit that discipline, as... Read More

Sorry Dr Maslow, I Think You Got It Wrong

In the 1950s Abraham Maslow published a book entitled " Motivation and Personality" in which he outlided his now famous Hierarchy of Needs. Over the years since its publication Maslow's work has gained wide acceptance as a tool in understanding human motivation. It has been used in areas as diverse... Read More

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I Give Free Consultations... So, Why Dont They Hire Me?

I show my clients a way to answer the question,... Read More

Get Out What You Put In!

During a recent coaching session with Mark, I was briefly... Read More

A Visualization Exercise on Managing Expectations for Adults with ADD

As adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), we often find... Read More

Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance

GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More

Nourishing Your Network

It takes less effort to keep an existing customer than... Read More

Keeping Your Anger Under Control

In my work with individuals and couples, I see many... Read More

Who Are You Mixing It With?

I talk and write a lot about Life Design ?... Read More

A Numbers Game!

Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch... Read More

The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation

Having worked with individuals, couples, families and business partners for... Read More

Success Secrets - The #1 Money Secret I Learned from Interviewing Over 23 Millionaires

All over the Net, people are asking you to pay... Read More

Let Go of Your Past

People have a difficult time letting go of the past... Read More

Miscommunication - Root Cause of Problems?

People of two opposing ideas can stir up arguments and... Read More

Live Healthy - Six Steps To A Healthy Life

Six steps we can take to reduce our risks for... Read More

Addiction to Blame

Allen consulted with me because his wife of 18 years... Read More

Moment of Magic

Laughter may or may not be a shock, relieved, but... Read More

Encourage Personality Testing

I was asked the other day : "Kate, is personality... Read More

Attention! Thought Crossing! ? Or, The Secret of What?s Between Your Ears

What are you thinking - right now? 'I'm reading your... Read More

Personal Development Profiles

Personal development profiles, also known as personality profiles, are a... Read More

HR Professional in New Avtaar: HR as a Coach and Mentor

IntroductionThese days in corporate sector, everybody is talking about the... Read More

Curbing the Public Nuisance (Part 1)

He's been around since the dawn of humanity. His profession... Read More

Take Responsibility for Reshaping Your Life

We say we want to eat better, feel better, and... Read More

Embracing Excellence

Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for... Read More

6 Practices for Achieving Excellent Self-Care

Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often feel like they... Read More

4 Steps to Successful Goal-Setting

Successful people have always had clear, focused goals that guide... Read More

Change the Words and Change the World

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve... Read More

Do You Want to Impress Others? Then Don?t Talk ?Listen

Recently my friend Michelle was concerned about a professional conference... Read More

How to Save Yourself from Negative Influences

Watching the news can be hazardous to your health.It's a... Read More

How Coaches Find Clients Online

At a recent networking meeting Jana asked for a recommendation... Read More

Overcoming Work Addiction

Why are you so busy? Do you really have too... Read More

How to Hire a Coach

Improve Your Life! How to Hire A Coach.A reader writes,... Read More

Why a Self Help Book May Not Help You

For a self help book to work, we have to... Read More

Hows Your Self-Talk?

You know, what are you saying to yourself? There's always... Read More

How to Make $100,000 Dollars as a Personal Trainer ? Part C for Client!

My name is Greg Ryan. For the last twenty years... Read More