A Call To Do Better

I'm calling you out. Issuing a Challenge. Relax, It's not to a dual or anything quite that complicated or dramatic.Here's what I'm thinking...The thought has occurred to me how much better the whole world would be if I, in my own way were able to be a better person myself... Read More

Why Bosses Dont Get All the News

Not long ago, a friend who works in television complained that the industry has no interest in real business stories. And, I had to agree with him, since we don't see much coverage that doesn't involve stock prices or some sort of scandal.But, there has been one important exception. A... Read More

Coaching Skills

IntroductionThe question for leaders in organizations today is how do we go about unleashing motivation, facilitating idea creation, promoting information flow and go beyond being Number One? How do we distance ourselves from our competitors? We cannot relax and take our success for granted. Our competitors are fierce and anxious... Read More

Sheep Do Not Start Out Lost

Have you ever thought about how sheep get lost? Even with a shepherd, they still get lost. How does this happen? The one thing I know for sure is that they did not start out lost.The issue for sheep is their ability to stay focused. They see a nice patch... Read More

Flying in the Slow Lane

Dogs distrust hot air balloons. I gathered this tidbit as my husband and I floated over the mountains in a wicker gondola, listening to the barking chorus that followed us even 3,000 feet into the air. The burner evokes canine protest -- but we had no problems, as we drifted... Read More

Could You and Your Business Benefit from a Business Coach or a Consultant?

The surprising answer is "probably". Most individuals don't realize that a certified business coach or business consultant can add enormously to their home based or more traditional type business. Many individuals think a business coach or consultant will come into their business and tell them things that they don't want... Read More

Priorities: Are You Living Yours?

In the Charles Dickens classic, "The Christmas Story", Scrooge is given the opportunity to examine his life and his priorities before it is too late. Upon being shown his grave by the ghost of Christmas Future, he asks "Spirit, are these instances of things that will be or are they... Read More

Leadership Coaching ? Easier Said Than done

Recently at a Pharmaceutical meeting in Europe, one of the presenters shared the results of a recent study that demonstrated that Managers who were trained in Eight Step Coaching Skills were out selling DM's who were not trained in the program. This quantitative data seems to support that the cornerstone... Read More

Moment of Magic

Laughter may or may not be a shock, relieved, but its' therapeutic effects are recognised in most cultures. It allows a positive distractive moment or moments. When things are tough, rough, overbearing or endless, a quick laugh can help to transcend an obsessive reality.Where could the harm lie?Where the outcome... Read More

What Do You Have To Give?

"Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It's a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don't have. It's so simple-yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend." ~ Bits & PiecesEvery year millions of us... Read More

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Managing Performance Every Day

The scenario?The company has decided it needs to eliminate costs.... Read More

Being an Emotional Victim

None of us like to think of ourselves as victims.... Read More

Its Only Adult ADD-What A Relief!

For most of her fifty years, Barbara was at war... Read More

How To Overcome Stuck States In Personal Growth

Although many of us use self-help tools like affirmations, visualizations,... Read More

Help! I Need to Make a Decision!

Many people who come to my office say they have... Read More

Is Your Life In Motion?

Ever since the Internet bubble and the 9/11 terrorist attacks,... Read More

Building a Strong Coaching Practice

As a person who has been around the coaching profession... Read More

Worth Waiting For

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 22,... Read More

A Beginner To Beginners

You may be just starting, or contemplating, your first online... Read More

Identify Your Two Rich Horses

The naked truth of person is that we are still... Read More

The Power of Effective Coaching Skills

The most valuable assets of a 20th century company were... Read More

How to Save Yourself from Negative Influences

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

How to Solve Disputes with the Helicopter Talk Technique

Do you ever find that when a friend asks for... Read More

How to Quickly and Easily Deal With Rude People

Where I live there seems to be a a growing... Read More

Executive Coaching ? Finding a Coach and Understanding the Process

Nobody in business can fail to have noticed the recent... Read More

Make a Decision and Take Action!

How are you progressing with the goals you set yourself... Read More

Becoming An Information Filter And A Knowledge Sponge

As the title states, "Become an Information Filter and a... Read More

9 Guidelines For Spiritual Coaching

Spirituality coaching is more than creating goals and holding someone... Read More

Encourage Personality Testing

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

Communicating Anger Compassionately

Whether it is irritability or unmitigated rage, anger is an... Read More

Different New-Years Resolution - Pass-It-Forward

Every 12 months, as the New-Year rolls around, we all... Read More

Coaches, Do You Make These 7 Deadly Cash Flow Mistakes in Your Practice?

Managing cash flow is every small business owner's most important... Read More

What is Life Coaching?

An recent article in Money Magazine said that "A coach... Read More

Can Versus Cant

It is my personal opinion that there are two words... Read More

Personal Power

All of us would love to have personal power ?... Read More

Leadership Coaching at Gettysburg

The battle at Gettysburg is one of the most notable... Read More

Helping Relationships: Understanding the Helpee

One of the most distressing observations I have made among... Read More

The Problem with Blame? If You Fix the Blame, You Ignore the Problem

Have you ever found yourself in a hurry to leave... Read More

One BIG Way To Increase Your Values and Self-Esteem

One hour here, two hours there, even fifteen minutes, it... Read More

Why?

I met Sean a year and a half ago in... Read More

Is Your Attitude Destroying Your Health?

A positive attitude may bring good health and success. If... Read More

Life Coach, Counsellor, or Therapist; - How do I choose?

Life coaching has become fashionable in recent years and there... Read More

Are You Seduced by The Dark Side of Wealth Creation? Get-Rich-Quick Scammers

With the growing number of expert business people, consultants and... Read More