3 Secrets to Developing Superior People Skills
1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your ApproachWhen I was in school I always had a small group of close friends but I never found it easy meeting new people. By the time I reluctantly entered the work force it was clear that my communication skills... Read More
The Need to Feel Special
From the time Jennifer was a little child, she was demanding of attention, especially from her mother, Sarah. With two older brothers, Jennifer had a "special" place in the family as the baby and the only girl. She made sure to establish a "special" relationship with her mother, who relished... Read More
Budda In Your Back Pocket
The other day I was late for something. Not very late. In fact, I was actually on time but an angry voice berated me anyway, saying, "You are late! There will be no seats left. You wouldn't run late if you were more organized!" It was a terrible feeling, especially... Read More
Living On Purpose
The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose. Those individuals who live their lives 'on purpose' are not prone to wondering what the meaning and purpose of their life is.They have already decided or chosen what that is. Sometimes the choice is complex. Other times it is... Read More
Empowering Vision
Playing Our Part:Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal, in which the orchestra was joined in a great chorus. About half way through the session, with the trumpets blaring, drums rolling, and violins singing their rich melody, the Piccolo player muttered to himself, "What good am I doing? I might... Read More
Working With Choices
Despite our skills, experience or expertise we can still make a meal out of making a choice!Here are some common reasons why people struggle to make choices, and some tips for making them easier.1. Too few options (double bind)Many people fall into the trap of believing that a choice of... Read More
Keeping Your Anger Under Control
In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let's take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.What Is Anger?Many people think that anger is caused... Read More
An Easy Way to End The Year
As a healthy business owner or independent professional, how do you end your year? Well, I tell my clients to stop working. That's right, stop working. The kind of work I'm talking about is the work of getting new business. There is no new business in the dark days of... Read More
Discover The Coach Within You
One of the three basic roles of leadership is the coach or mentor. The best boss is often the best coach. (See: http://tlc-leadership.com/the_three_faces_of_leadership). In sports the coach is very conscious of his role but in the business world most coaching is unconscious or even accidental.Just as many a dad learned... Read More
I Give Free Consultations... So, Why Dont They Hire Me?
I show my clients a way to answer the question, "So, What Do You Do?" quickly and effectively. What I sometimes hear afterwards is,"Anna that works great, people now 'get' what I do and say, 'Yeah, I could sure do with help like that' but they're still not hiring me.... Read More
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
Dont Settle
Settling is about not embracing what is best for you,... Read More
What Does It Take To Have It All In Life?
Many people have asked me why I wrote my book,... Read More
Guilt By Association & Wealth By It Too!
"Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Living Authentically
1. Know your purposeAre you wandering through life with little... Read More
What You See is What You Get
H. Jackson Brown Jr. once wrote, Your mind can only... Read More
How to Make $100,000 as a Personal Trainer
In the movie, "The Gladiator," Emperor Commodus' rose to power... Read More
The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation
Having worked with individuals, couples, families and business partners for... Read More
Floating In Mindfulness: Dealing With Disappointment
Feeling disappointed? It's time to float.The time-honored approach to disappointment... Read More
Executive Coaching and Effective Learning
We've all been through training events-workshops, seminars, and courses that... Read More
Forget Resolutions - Craft A Life Theme That Works
How many people do you know who, in January, enthusiastically... Read More
Think, Pause & Talk
There are two kinds of peoples we generally face in... Read More
4 Steps to Successful Goal-Setting
Successful people have always had clear, focused goals that guide... Read More
Executive Coaching and the American President
Perhaps no one better than a former U.S. president has... Read More
Pecked to Death By Ducks
Ever been in a situation where it seems like minor... Read More
We Are Exactly Where We Choose to Be
The idea for this month's newsletter came from an unlikely... Read More
Embracing Excellence
Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for... Read More
The Executive Coaching Contract
Having found a coach you feel comfortable and excited about... 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
Good Communication is Easy - Isn?t It?
My name is Steve Brummet and my business is to... Read More
The Power of Storytelling
Each and every day as we are building our businesses,... Read More
Choosing The Perfect Coach
So, you're ready to start coaching. You either have some... Read More
How to Make $100,000 Dollars as a Personal Trainer ? Part A for Attitude!
My name is Greg Ryan. For the last twenty years... Read More
Poise, Posture, and Performance
Good posture is seen to have many advantages. From an... Read More
Controlling Behavior, Loving Behavior
When Zack and Tiffany started counseling with me, they were... Read More
The $10,000,000.00 Question
When I asked my client, Amanda, what she would do... Read More
A Visualization Exercise on Managing Expectations for Adults with ADD
As adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), we often find... Read More
Where to Begin?
January is the king of months for those looking to... Read More
Essence of Awakeness
Be conscious, aware, and alert. Pay attention. Remember when you... Read More
Truth About Life Coaching School Accreditation
With life coaching becoming "the" career choice in this millennium,... Read More
Surviving the Workday in Your Organization
Most people suffer from stress at some time during the... Read More
The Enchantment of Tribes to Belong To
I am remembering and have a desire to share with... Read More
Solution-Focused Therapy
Most types of psychotherapy involve exploring feelings, being validated, finding... Read More
Do You See Clearly?
"I don't see how I can just make up my... Read More
Are You Too Critical?
First of all, criticalness breaks up more relationships, than anything... Read More
A Numbers Game!
Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch... Read More
Purpose
Many people go through much of their lives without really... Read More
Build Your People Skills
How would you like to get along even better with... Read More
Are You Addicted To Your Activities?
Activities - such as sports, creative projects, reading, work, TV,... 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
Trust In The Moment, and Trust In Yourself
Do you often get yourself upset and feeling less than... Read More
101 Winning Choices
Personal missions statements (PMS) are just nothing but the winning... Read More
The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation
Having worked with individuals, couples, families and business partners for... Read More
The Executive Coaching Contract
Having found a coach you feel comfortable and excited about... Read More
Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?
A recent study at the University of Florida found that... Read More
The Incredible Rightness of Being
An Age-Old QuestionSearching for more meaning in our lives has... Read More
Are You Invisible?
Ellen was brought up to be invisible. She was taught... Read More
Say Adios to the Fear of Rejection!
Do you ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach... Read More
Two Pillows and One Dead Husband
That's what I needed when I delved deeply into my... Read More
Coaching Employees - The Chronic Excuser
Most of us find coaching employees to be an effective,... Read More
If I Only Had a Heart
I know you probably have heard of the movie, "The... Read More
How Not Letting Go of Your Past can Hurt Your Future
Experiences, whether good or bad, are sometimes all we have,... Read More
Dare To Be Inconsistent, Lopsided, And Totally Courageous
I was talking to one of my coaching clients and... Read More
How to Turn Around A Sinking Conversation - 7 Tips
When a conversation is not working out there is the... Read More
How to Deal Effectively with Anxiety
Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part... Read More
Budda In Your Back Pocket
The other day I was late for something. Not very... Read More
Its Story Time! - Find the Power Within, or The Truth About Dogs
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it... Read More
Run to Win
I was never much of an athlete growing up. Notoriously... Read More
How to Get a Grip on Your Money
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They... Read More
The Right Coach
Who is the Best Coach For Achieving Your Goals?A friend... Read More
You Have The Right
The other day I was having a interesting conversation with... Read More
Saying NO to Good Opportunities!
Tracey started her video production company 2 ½ years ago,... Read More
Success: Cant Achieve It By Yourself? Pay A Professional!
So many people go through the motions of trying to... Read More
What Is A Personal Trainer
Imagine stepping into the gym for the first time in... Read More
Automatic Brain Works Overtime For You
Use all of your brain to be your most effective."Running... Read More
10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Went Into the Real World
I must confess, I laughed when I saw that Maria... Read More
Mentors and Coaches: How to Be a Great Mentee or Learner
When you invest your time in being a mentee you... Read More
Coaching |