W Edwards Deming

Immediately post second world war W Edwards Deming went to Japan to create order from the crisis that was the Japanese economy.In Japan he found fertile ground for a set of ideas that had been around since the twenties."Quality doesn't cost, It pays"What Deming taught the Japanese was largely common... Read More

Mid Life Crisis and the Great American Dream

One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great American Dream". Immigrants would uproot their families and leave their homeland in the hopes of experiencing the freedom and opportunity that awaits them in America. While it is true that our Declaration of Independence states, "we are endowed by our... Read More

Mailey?s Introspections [Monday, December 6th 2005]

As I work with clients as their introspective Inner Peace/Relationship coach, an issue that has come to my awareness is the tendency we have as human beings to stray away from the present moment. Some people tend to live mostly in the past, some live in the future, while still... Read More

The Right Time and Place

(Channelled)Roy?I am sending you this quote from Sōtō Zen, Dōgen's Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki, please read it.Once someone advised Dōgen to go to Easter Japan if he wanted to see Buddhism prosper.Dōgen said: "I don't agree. If anyone really wants to study Buddhism, he will come here, even if he has to... Read More

Making Changes in Your Personal Life

Making changes in your personal life can be a tough process. Change starts with a thought. It cannot begin without one. However, what we think and dream is not always what those around us choose to envision for us.Why do I bring this up? Because I know first hand that... 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

A Numbers Game!

Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch his freelance writing career, and he's done relatively well. He has a group of regular clients that keep him going, and they are happy with his work.When he first called me, he expressed concern over the sustainability of his business.... Read More

Coaching Book Review: The Coach: Creating Partnerships for a Competitive Edge

Leaders today have many challenges when it comes to guiding and influencing the performance of their team members. In the past, productivity and success depended on sheer muscle and sweat. Competition, technology and the desire of employees to be meaningfully involved in their work are powerful forces shaping the leader's... Read More

Resolving Conflicts Effectively

Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident.Think about the kinds of conflicts that happen in your daily life. These are typical:1. Disagreements over who should do what2. Disagreements over how things should be... 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 contact, giving an informal "elevator speech" to a networking group, or attempting to close a transaction, there are certain key moments when putting your best-dressed foot forward really matters. Some of life's fortunate people seem to be naturally at their... Read More

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Discovering Your Passion and Purpose

"I can't seem to discover why I'm on the planet.""What... Read More

Tripping On Mindfulness

One of the ironies of mindfulness is that it's still... Read More

What is Life Coaching?

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

It?s All To Do With The Way You Wake Up

Do you start your day with anger, frustration and annoyance... Read More

The Role of Grief Group Facilitators

Technically, there are two types of grief groups. Informational and... Read More

Smelling the Roses: Better Living Through Savoring

"Stop and smell the roses," people often say. Then they... Read More

Mind the Gap

The underground train in London can get you anywhere when... Read More

Working With Choices

Despite our skills, experience or expertise we can still make... Read More

The Self Development Tool Box

Do you have a self-development toolbox? Do you have a... Read More

Addiction to Blame

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

The Incredible Human Psyche

The intriguing Human psyche - more complex than the metamorphosing... Read More

Strategic Checklists

I've been through a couple of checklists in the past... Read More

The Enchantment of Tribes to Belong To

I am remembering and have a desire to share with... Read More

A Perrverse Confidante

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 15,... 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

You Are Never Trapped!

"The meaning of life is that it stops." -Franz Kafka... Read More

Tame The Financial Beast

Are holiday bills surprising you? Are you hoping that if... Read More

Bringing Forgiveness Down To Earth

What does it mean to forgive?One of the first things... Read More

Expectations Can Get In Our Way

There are times when we truly look forward to something... Read More

Helping Relationships: Understanding the Helpee

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

Some Business Coaches are in Error

Many business coaches deny the power of suggestion while using... Read More

How to Get a Grip on Your Money

Most people have no idea where their money goes. They... Read More

7 Steps to Take Control of Your Life

Taking control of your life is getting in touch with... Read More

Coaching Prime Time

An awful lot of fantastic coaching has been coming out... Read More

Buyer Beware: Choose A Business Coach Carefully To Get The Results You Want

Consider this scenario. A colleague suggests you get a business... Read More

You Have The Right

The other day I was having a interesting conversation with... Read More

Help! I Need to Make a Decision!

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

Using Audio Programs to Increase Your Knowledge and Productivity

If you do any significant amount of driving, a simple... Read More

Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your Greatness

As a whole I think there is a sad tendency... Read More

Your Past and Present Hold Key to Your Future

Knowing more about who you are will give you the... Read More

3 Tips for a Great Summer - Developing Life & Business While Having a Blast

As the last day of school arrives I feel the... Read More

101 Winning Choices

Personal missions statements (PMS) are just nothing but the winning... Read More