Guilt: Is it Getting in the Way of Your Self-Care?
When Do We Usually Feel Guilty? When:We're not feeling ok about who we are.We're not feeling ok about the choices we're making.We haven't met our own expectations.We haven't met the expectations (real or imagined) of someone else or society at large.How Does Guilt Affect Your Self-Care?Guilt can come out in... Read More
You Are Never Trapped!
"The meaning of life is that it stops." -Franz Kafka (1883-1924)A good friend of mine graduated from Boston University Law School. At her commencement David E. Kelly gave the commencement address. As some of you may know, Mr. Kelly is the writer of many popular television programs such as The... Read More
Is Coaching Everything That It Is Cracked Up To Be?
Personal or business coaching has helped thousands change their lives and achieve their goals. Yet, for the sceptics it still is a fuzzy concept with little recognition for its benefits. Think of Celine Dion, who with a voice coach claimed world fame. Her coach unleashed what is known today as... Read More
Smelling the Roses: Better Living Through Savoring
"Stop and smell the roses," people often say. Then they smile ruefully, because everybody knows there isn't enough TIME to stop or, as my daughter says, to "chill."This is the Conventional Wisdom ? and I'm here to tell you that the CW is simply WRONG. Researchers in Positive Psychology find... Read More
The Magic of Hearing
I'm working on a coach training certification, and one of the "proficiencies" I'm expected to have mastered is "engages in provocative conversations." Now, that really got me thinking. What's a provocative conversation?Well, the word "provocative" means that the conversation provokes something-hopefully a reaction from the client which helps take them... Read More
Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?
A recent study at the University of Florida found that over the span of their careers short people earn less money than their taller counterparts. In terms of cold hard cash, each extra inch in height equals roughly $800 difference in annual pay. So, essentially a person standing at 5... Read More
Lovers Remorse
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 29, 2002A few months after my divorce I started seeing a friend of my ex-wife. She told me I really needed a person that would appreciate me. We had a great sex life, and she told me anytime was fine. I... Read More
How to Crack a Daunting Task!
If you have a daunting task and the mere thought of it overwhelms you, it's probably too big to implement directly and should be broken down into actionable parts. I find this happens to me frequently -- I see the big strategic goal that I want to achieve, but become... Read More
How to Optimize the Awesome Power of Thoughts and Imagination
Have you encountered a time when you were in a traffic jam and was running late for an important meeting? Did you stay calm and focused? Or did your mind wander into the dark side of the impending consequences that may occur?If you're always picturing people getting mad at you... 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 I have counseled thousands of personal trainers, fitness directors and gym owners on how be successful in the health and fitness industry. No matter where I go in the world, no matter the size of the gym the biggest reason... Read More
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Choosing The Right Coach
Coaching has become a very popular way for people to... Read More
Time Travel
Let me quote something you wrote. "When you reach the... Read More
Think, Pause & Talk
There are two kinds of peoples we generally face in... Read More
Change vs Transition
"There is a time for departure, even when there's no... Read More
Not Blind, Just No Vision
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Resolving Conflicts Effectively
Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a... Read More
How to Create Your Ideal Life - Excerpt from Individual Power
When I lost it all, I felt powerless. During my... Read More
Value Based Leadership Coaching
What can I do to be a better coach? The... Read More
Its Only Adult ADD-What A Relief!
For most of her fifty years, Barbara was at war... Read More
Masterminding Success - How to Start a Masterminding Meeting?
Masterminding is about a group of like-minded, achievement-oriented individuals who... Read More
The Self Development Tool Box
Do you have a self-development toolbox? Do you have a... Read More
Four Common Rapport Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them
1. Pretending You Are Interested When You Are NotDo yourself... Read More
Personal Power
All of us would love to have personal power ?... Read More
What is Coaching?
Recently, I have received several emails asking me about coaching... Read More
Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance
GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More
A Call To Do Better
I'm calling you out. Issuing a Challenge. Relax, It's not... Read More
Finding a Mentor in the 21st Century
Traditionally, mentors volunteer the wisdom of their experiences to help... Read More
Let?s Say You?re a Dog. Are You So Competitive You?d Eat a Carrot?
Seems like a gal always learns something out on the... Read More
Who Do You Talk To?
Many of you reading this will be running businesses, or... Read More
Executive Coaching ? Finding a Coach and Understanding the Process
Nobody in business can fail to have noticed the recent... Read More
Kabbalah Coach: Love the One Youre With
IntroductionEvery one of us came to the planet to figure... Read More
7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People
WARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never... Read More
Assertive Communication: 20 Helpful Tips
Most of us know that assertiveness will get you further... Read More
A Sure-Fire, 10-Step Formula To Get Started As A Coach Or Consultant
"My guess is first I'll need some zippy flyers and... Read More
Getting Unstuck: Moving Forward To Success
Ever find yourself stuck in that awful loop of inactivity?... Read More
Living On Purpose
The purpose of life is to live a life of... Read More
D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.
What does this word really mean anyway? According to Webster's... Read More
How to Kill Fear When Dealing with Aggressive People
The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by... Read More
What Are Your Priorities?
"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want... Read More
Self-Defense Within Martial Arts Training Demands a Real-World Perspective
This story is being offered in response to a request... Read More
Executive Coaching
The higher you climb the ladder in this organization, the... Read More
Mid Life Crisis, Life Transitions, & Ontological Coaching
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
Helping Relationships: Understanding the Helpee
One of the most distressing observations I have made among... Read More
What Is A Personal Trainer
Imagine stepping into the gym for the first time in... Read More
Getting Unstuck: Moving Forward To Success
Ever find yourself stuck in that awful loop of inactivity?... Read More
Resolving Conflicts Effectively
Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a... Read More
How to Kill Fear When Dealing with Aggressive People
The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by... Read More
What Are Your Priorities?
"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Find a Great Mentor
A career coach or mentor is a person who can... Read More
Coaching: Change Made Simple
Here's a story that I think gets at why we... Read More
We Are Exactly Where We Choose to Be
The idea for this month's newsletter came from an unlikely... Read More
Guilt By Association & Wealth By It Too!
"Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee... Read More
A Coaching Secret
I've told people for a long time that one of... Read More
A Small Piece Of Carpet
Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about... Read More
Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!
Okay, you have read some books on body language and... Read More
Not Blind, Just No Vision
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year
As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of... Read More
Why Therapy Fails Sometimes
I saw a couple for marriage counseling this week, and... Read More
What Is Executive Presence?
Often our clients refer someone to us for Executive Coaching... Read More
Greasing the Path to Success: Finding the Confidence to Step Up to Key Moments
Whether it's making a prospecting call to a promising business... Read More
Truth About Life Coaching School Accreditation
With life coaching becoming "the" career choice in this millennium,... Read More
Creating An Effective Toolbox For Success
WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOLBOX?Think tools are just for builders and... Read More
Three Great Ways to Deal with Negative People
1. Do not believe everything you hear!With close friends and... Read More
A Perrverse Confidante
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 15,... Read More
Our Perception Determines Our Experience
Not long ago, I traveled back east to Ohio and... Read More
The Value of Career Coaching and Its Effect on Productivity
Athletes the world over have coaches. Yet, workers whose very... Read More
Life On The Receiving End Of Coaching
What is it like to be on the receiving end... Read More
Are You Controlling or Loving Yourself?
How often do you hear a parental voice in your... Read More
Be The One With Something Interesting To Say
How Do You Learn Something New?If you could learn fast... Read More
How to Deal Effectively with Anxiety
Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part... Read More
Is Time Really Easier to Sell than Products? Generate Extra Revenue by Packaging Up What You Know
Over the years I've worked with very many coaches and... Read More
Executive Coaching Case Studies
If you are wondering whether investment in executive coaching would... Read More
4 Steps to Successful Goal-Setting
Successful people have always had clear, focused goals that guide... Read More
A Fresh Look at the Choices We Make
We are frequently held back from making future plans or... Read More
Success at Work : People Skills : Complaining
Do you know an individual at work who is a... Read More
Growing On G.R.O.W ? A More Specific Coaching Model For Busy Managers
The effective coaching of employees by their line managers is... Read More
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