Fear of Intimacy

Emotional intimacy is one of the most wonderful experiences we ever have. Nothing else really comes close to the experience of sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings with another, of being deeply seen and known, of sharing love, passion, laughter, joy, and/or creativity. The experience of intimacy fills our souls... Read More

Coaching Skills for Peers: Extending Influence

Many people think of coaching solely as a management technique. Although coaching skills provide managers with the means to get business results while creating solid relationships, the value of coaching in other arenas is often overlooked. Utilizing coaching skills is also beneficial when cooperating and collaborating with others, developing influence... Read More

How to Turn Around A Sinking Conversation - 7 Tips

When a conversation is not working out there is the potential for massive frustration or a breakthrough depending on how you look at it.1. Question your assumptions about the other personPerhaps the breakdown in communication is based on rumors that have no basis in reality. You may be unfairly judging... Read More

Tempering Temper

I'm almost always a calm and collected person. Or at least I think I am. Yet on rare occasions, when I least expect it, some set of circumstances, emotions, or harsh words will override my calm capacity and spark a momentary surge of temper. 'Ever happen to you?For instance, I... Read More

Coaching Can Help Teachers At A Crossroads In Their Careers

Teachers enter the profession with the desire to help others, but after years in the field it can lose its luster. If it's no longer offering satisfaction the way it once did find out how you can get the joy back.Have you ever wondered why some people like what they... Read More

Getting What You Need: Ask For Help!

"Fortune befriends the bold." - John DrydenI regularly work with clients on making major life changes in line with a new definition of personal success. There are many methods we use in this process: identifying values, removing distractions, getting in touch with their inner wisdom, creating a powerful vision, knowing... Read More

Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!

Okay, you have read some books on body language and they all said you must mirror and match, pace and lead....And you failed miserably when you went out into the real world.Let me tell you why and what you need to do instead. But first a story that illustrates my... Read More

Value Based Leadership Coaching

What can I do to be a better coach? The Eight Step Coaching Model describes the process, yet too often the focus is on techniques only. "How can I say it to win my point, get others to do things my way, or convince them?" Focusing only on one technique... Read More

Embracing Excellence

Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for morning to arrive so he can board the city bus that transports him to his job at a souvenir production facility. From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Joey applies decals to souvenir collector spoons. Much like an artist applying brush... Read More

Leading Grief Groups: The Preliminaries

Preparation: If you desire advertising the group, announcements need to go to the media at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the group. Most effective is either an article or listing under Grief/support groups in the local newspaper. At least once a year a mailing should go out... Read More

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Action NOT Reaction

Do you feel you are in charge of your life... Read More

More Money & Less Stress?

At 2pm last Wednesday, I got a call from one... Read More

Working With Choices

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

Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance

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

Drop and Gimme Ten!

Every one of us have dreams, desires and goals that... Read More

How to Adopt a Losing Attitude

We have all heard the expression, "Where your heart is?,... Read More

Home For The Holidays

In my husband's family, family members send Christmas cards to... Read More

A Visualization Exercise on Managing Expectations for Adults with ADD

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

Who Do You Talk To?

Many of you reading this will be running businesses, or... Read More

Using Audio Programs to Increase Your Knowledge and Productivity

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

Is Coaching Everything That It Is Cracked Up To Be?

Personal or business coaching has helped thousands change their lives... Read More

Ten Ways to Make New Years Resolutions That You Can Actually Keep!

Are you one of the millions of people who make... Read More

How to Create Your Ideal Life - Excerpt from Individual Power

When I lost it all, I felt powerless. During my... Read More

Theres Gold in that Silence

Can you recall a time where you utilized silence to... Read More

A Call To Do Better

I'm calling you out. Issuing a Challenge. Relax, It's not... Read More

Aim For Your Star

"Aim for your star, no matter how far, you must... Read More

Email Etiquette 1

I thought it might be worth visiting some email etiquette... Read More

Difficult Challenges? -- What If?

Sometimes life can seem like one long series of unsolvable... Read More

W Edwards Deming

Immediately post second world war W Edwards Deming went to... Read More

Tempering Temper

I'm almost always a calm and collected person. Or at... Read More

Leadership Coaching at Gettysburg

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

Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your Greatness

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

Tame The Financial Beast

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

Boost Your Self-Esteem

What Is Self-Esteem?Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself.... Read More

If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your Approach

And ironically the more we worry about it, the more... Read More

Do You Want to Make More Money as A Life Coach

There's a lot of coaches out there not making any... Read More

Why?

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

Coaching Skills for Peers: Extending Influence

Many people think of coaching solely as a management technique.... Read More

Lovers Remorse

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 29,... 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

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

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

Business Coaching Legacy: Reflections on What You Want to Leave Behind?

Updating my will has been on my mind for quite... Read More