The Best Things in Life Are Rarely Things
Have you ever noticed this to be true?The best things in life for me are those things are not things at all. People and experiences make the biggest mark: a wonderful relationship, time with family, or a fantastic vacation that stays in my mind for years.It seems funny to me... Read More
Becoming An Empowered Consumer
How many times have you said to yourself?"I just wish that company would treat me like they appreciated my business!"?For many years I trained Customer Service Reps at a large corporation. There is no doubt that it was during those years I personally became a consumer with rather high standards... Read More
Your Mindset Determines Your Success in Life
To keep at the top of your game you have to keep a clear head. You can't afford to fill up on news and negativity. The world's overflowin' with it and the only way to be a winner is to be in control of your thoughts.Your thoughts become words, your... Read More
Context is King!
If you've been around the Internet for more than two hours, you've probably heard someone say it or write it. If you haven't, you will.Content is King.What they're saying is that the message is what's important on a web page, not spinning logos or dancing exclamation marks. You'll see it... 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
How to Get More Business Without Even Trying
Why are you in business? Hopefully you enjoy what you do, however is it because you want to make money so that you can have, be and do more in your life?Who pays you? Your clients do and never forget that. Unfortunately many people do. They take your money and... Read More
THE Step to Working Smarter (Japanese Style)
Remember that Coke contest from the 80s? If you collected bottle tops that had the letters to spell T-H-E R-E-A-L T-H-I-N-G, then youd win a zillion dollars.Im not sure where the drink industry turned the corner but contests and advertisements are no longer all you will find on the underneath... Read More
How to Forgive Another for Past Hurts
No one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless remark, gossip, or lie. If you have experienced an unhappy marriage, the devastation of infidelity, or suffered physical or emotional abuse, you know what it feels like to be hurt.... Read More
What in the World is Life Coaching?
In my speaking engagements I have often compared coaching today to psychotherapy in the 1920s. The level of public understanding of coaching, outside of people in a certain socio-demographic category, is still in its infancy. We are all so saturated with the language of psychoanalysis ? it's difficult to read... Read More
Coaching - An Adapting Tool For Attaining Fulfillment In The Global Economy
At a time when the global economy is bringing innovation, new ideas and new opportunities into the marketplace, outsourcing and the elimination of white-collar jobs has left many of us feeling anxious and insecure about the future. It is increasingly apparent that the American Worker can no longer look to... Read More
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Build Your People Skills
How would you like to get along even better with... Read More
The Pitfalls of Procrastination
We all put off making decisions and taking action sometimes... Read More
Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance
GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More
How Do You Build Momentum in Your Business and Life?
A few weeks ago at a "Leadership from the Ground... Read More
Tempering Temper
I'm almost always a calm and collected person. Or at... Read More
What Can Be Changed In Management To Improve Bottom Line Results?
If you don't have the full support and understanding of... Read More
How Stella (Laurie) Got Her Groove Back!
Being a Life Strategy Coach doesn't mean I'm always on... Read More
If I Only Had a Heart
I know you probably have heard of the movie, "The... Read More
Do You See Clearly?
"I don't see how I can just make up my... Read More
The Rewards and Risks Of Personal Freedom
We all need to decide whether to "play it safe"... Read More
You Have A Choice
I'm a relationship coach and, unlike most, I deal with... Read More
Pecked to Death By Ducks
Ever been in a situation where it seems like minor... Read More
Is Coaching Everything That It Is Cracked Up To Be?
Personal or business coaching has helped thousands change their lives... Read More
Executive Coaching and Effective Learning
We've all been through training events-workshops, seminars, and courses that... Read More
Managing Performance Every Day
The scenario?The company has decided it needs to eliminate costs.... Read More
Theres Always Enough Time!
I thought I'd begin this article by stimulating your mind... Read More
Working With Choices
Despite our skills, experience or expertise we can still make... Read More
Mind the Gap
The underground train in London can get you anywhere when... Read More
A Murder Mystery Puzzle for You to Solve
Anybody who has visited my website at Motivation & Self... Read More
Coaching for Success
Coaching is perhaps the most effective method of increasing performance... Read More
Executive Coaching and the American President
Perhaps no one better than a former U.S. president has... Read More
Guilt: Is it Getting in the Way of Your Self-Care?
When Do We Usually Feel Guilty? When:We're not feeling ok... Read More
Making Changes in Your Personal Life
Making changes in your personal life can be a tough... 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
Not Blind, Just No Vision
Helen Keller once remarked that there was one thing she... Read More
Addiction to Worry
Carole started counseling with me because she was depressed. She... Read More
Magic Potions We All Need This Time of Year
As winter descends we begin to feel the chill of... Read More
Some Business Coaches are in Error
Many business coaches deny the power of suggestion while using... Read More
Think Twice Before Youre Nice
A few months back I had a disturbing dream. In... Read More
Discovering Your Passion and Purpose
"I can't seem to discover why I'm on the planet.""What... Read More
Secrets of Creating Interpersonal Power
If you work with people, as a company owner, manager... Read More
Its Only Adult ADD-What A Relief!
For most of her fifty years, Barbara was at war... Read More
Coaching Employees - The Chronic Excuser
Most of us find coaching employees to be an effective,... Read More
Finding Peace: A Taste of Mindfulness
When we are ill and don't know it, we are... Read More
Worth Waiting For
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 22,... Read More
Receiving Thanks and Praise - The View from the Other Side
We demand more from those who provide to us and... Read More
Curbing the Public Nuisance (Part 1)
He's been around since the dawn of humanity. His profession... Read More
How to Crack a Daunting Task!
If you have a daunting task and the mere thought... Read More
A Live It
Real change happens only when it becomes part of our... Read More
Unhook From The Perpetual Progress Grid
I have been a member of a group called the... Read More
Mid Life Crisis and the Great American Dream
One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great... Read More
Hows Your Self-Talk?
You know, what are you saying to yourself? There's always... Read More
I Give Free Consultations... So, Why Dont They Hire Me?
I show my clients a way to answer the question,... Read More
The Fastest Way to Ruin Yourself
I don't know many people who would admit to wanting... Read More
New Definition of Retirement
A new definition of retirement is evolving. It's one that's... Read More
How to Give Yourself a Check Up From the Neck Up
When was the last time you did some dedicated physical... Read More
A Quick Checklist for Improving Your Life
1. Learn About YouIf you don't know who you are... Read More
How to Adopt a Losing Attitude
We have all heard the expression, "Where your heart is?,... Read More
Do you know WHAT MAKES ME MAD?? It makes me SO MAD I just want to...
Sound familiar? If you want to manage anger, the only... Read More
Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words
Has it ever occurred to you how much you are... Read More
How Could Choosing to Not Do It All Enhance Your Impact?
How often have you heard yourself say, "I've got so... Read More
Sheep Do Not Start Out Lost
Have you ever thought about how sheep get lost? Even... Read More
What is Coaching?
Recently, I have received several emails asking me about coaching... Read More
Choosing The Perfect Coach
So, you're ready to start coaching. You either have some... Read More
Coaching Skills
IntroductionThe question for leaders in organizations today is how do... Read More
Six Steps for Creating Work-Life Balance
Today an increasing number of us are experiencing burnout, low... Read More
Enhancing Life for a Lifetime
Do you often feel lonely, anxious, or even depressed? Is... Read More
The X-factor
Would you agree that today most of us have the... Read More
How to Effectively Balance Your Work and Family Life
What Is Your Definition of Success?If you want to create... Read More
Four Common Rapport Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them
1. Pretending You Are Interested When You Are NotDo yourself... Read More
Change the Words and Change the World
Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve... Read More
Personal Strategic Planning
I have a few questions for you ---What if we... Read More
Becoming An Information Filter And A Knowledge Sponge
As the title states, "Become an Information Filter and a... Read More
Think, Pause & Talk
There are two kinds of peoples we generally face in... Read More
The Right Time and Place
(Channelled)Roy?I am sending you this quote from Sōtō Zen, Dōgen's... Read More
Coaching: YOU Can Improve Your Organizations Performance
GOOD BUSINESS COACHING: Clearly, the right kind of coaching can... Read More
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