A large percentage of business are stuck, tied to narrow ways of thinking about themselves and their products. In the business environment you can't be stuck and survive.Using the techniques of stage Improv, companies and their employees can free their minds so that profit will follow. If you have ever... Read More
Spirituality coaching is more than creating goals and holding someone accountable. Spirituality coaching takes into account the whole person, that is, mind, body and spirit. Spirituality coaching focuses on one's essential well being that can only be accessed from one's Inner Core, one's essence. The aim of spirituality coaching is... Read More
Coaching employees on sensitive and personal topics like performance or contribution to the organization can be as difficult and agonizing as telling a young son or daughter about sex for the first time. You end up playing the same mental games in your head over and over again: "What should... Read More
Today an increasing number of us are experiencing burnout, low productivity, insomnia, and stress related illnesses?undoubtedly due to a lack of balance between our work and personal lives. It's time to look at how we can create greater balance in our work and personal lives. What looks like balance to... Read More
The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers is regarded as a self help classic. Have you read it?I read it many years ago and I was disappointed by the content of this book that has helped a lot of people take control of their fears.... Read More
Have you ever known anyone who asked themselves "Why me?" over and over every time something happened they didn't like? Or how about, "What did I do to deserve this?" And my favorite, "Whose fault was that?" Perhaps, these questions have popped into your head once or twice before.When we... Read More
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
Traditionally, mentors volunteer the wisdom of their experiences to help others who wanted to follow in their footsteps. These days, many people have learned to appreciate the value of a good mentor.Therefore, we see messages on discussion boards asking, "Would someone be willing to mentor me?" Total strangers call, asking,... Read More
Masterminding is about a group of like-minded, achievement-oriented individuals who come together to combine the power of several minds to tackle problems, seek advice and perspectives in achieving their goals.Before the meeting proper begins, get into your group of like-minded individuals and before any masterminding can happen, read out loud... Read More
1. Do not believe everything you hear!With close friends and family it is not unusual to think that you ought to take onboard everything you hear. However do not confuse caring with knowing.Just because someone is concerned for your welfare does not mean that their advice or input has value.... Read More
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
|||||
|
|
|
During my 35 years of counseling individuals, couples, families and... Read More
From grimaces to stomach knots, talking about marketing seems to... Read More
Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part... Read More
Why are you in business? Hopefully you enjoy what you... Read More
I don't know many people who would admit to wanting... Read More
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 22,... Read More
It's a well-known fact that electrons and atoms move at... Read More
Has it ever occurred to you how much you are... Read More
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it... Read More
There is a Buddhist saying that goes like this: "If... Read More
Coaching has become a very popular way for people to... Read More
In today's fast paced world, we are often confronted with... Read More
As a healthy business owner or independent professional, how do... Read More
There are times when we truly look forward to something... Read More
Many of you reading this will be running businesses, or... Read More
A few weeks ago at a "Leadership from the Ground... Read More
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Teachers enter the profession with the desire to help others,... Read More
Small talk used to be really hard work for me.... Read More
If you feel the heat of burn-out, it is possible... Read More
As a therapist, I often suggest to clients that they... Read More
Preparation: If you desire advertising the group, announcements need to... Read More
Sometimes it is helpful to review several of the basic... Read More
Ten years ago I was fortunate enough to be heavily... Read More
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
Imagine for a moment one of those nights when you... Read More
The purpose of life is to live a life of... Read More
Settling is about not embracing what is best for you,... Read More
Many of us will do anything to avoid another's anger,... Read More
Someone I know wants to move into another job in... Read More
A few months back I had a disturbing dream. In... Read More
Our bodies are made of pure energy. With Quantum physics... Read More
I was never much of an athlete growing up. Notoriously... Read More
As a person who has been around the coaching profession... Read More
One of the most often mis-understood aspects of self-development is... Read More
When I asked my client, Amanda, what she would do... Read More
Emotional dependency means getting one's good feelings from outside oneself.... Read More
With life coaching becoming "the" career choice in this millennium,... Read More
Recently I have been watching a TV show called Blowout.... Read More
What do you do when fear shows up? Do you... Read More
Along the path from where you are now to millions... Read More
Athletes Versus EmployeesMost athletes are young, open to improvement, eager... Read More
What does this word really mean anyway? According to Webster's... Read More
As a Life Coach I quickly identified most individuals wanted... Read More
I show my clients a way to answer the question,... Read More
I know what you're thinking? "Here I am, completely stressed... Read More
So many people go through the motions of trying to... Read More
How to Control Your Anger: Retreat and Think Things OverJim... Read More
Feeling disappointed? It's time to float.The time-honored approach to disappointment... Read More
Not long ago, I traveled back east to Ohio and... Read More
Many moons ago. Talking to people was something I avoided... Read More
God must love Top Ten lists because she made so... Read More
1. Learn About YouIf you don't know who you are... Read More
When I lost it all, I felt powerless. During my... Read More
Most of us know that assertiveness will get you further... Read More
A positive attitude may bring good health and success. If... Read More
I have one magical thought, lets see it more closely.... Read More
If you need to put on boots and grab a... Read More
I'm writing this on my laptop in a Cosi café... Read More
Watching the news can be hazardous to your health.It's a... Read More
No one gets through life without being hurt by another... Read More
Someone I know wants to move into another job in... Read More
In the Charles Dickens classic, "The Christmas Story", Scrooge is... Read More
Ellen was brought up to be invisible. She was taught... Read More
IntroductionThe question for leaders in organizations today is how do... Read More
Many people think of coaching solely as a management technique.... Read More
Coaching |