Still Wondering About Coaching?
A friend called me the other day from Lower Alabama. He has followed my career as a coach with enthusiasm, and continually refers clients to me, and I'm sure has done his part for making coaching known in his neck of the woods. "Coaching has arrived," he said. "I just... Read More
Sorry Dr Maslow, I Think You Got It Wrong
In the 1950s Abraham Maslow published a book entitled " Motivation and Personality" in which he outlided his now famous Hierarchy of Needs. Over the years since its publication Maslow's work has gained wide acceptance as a tool in understanding human motivation. It has been used in areas as diverse... Read More
Two Pillows and One Dead Husband
That's what I needed when I delved deeply into my first acting class. I was 60 years old and had a lifetime of experiences behind me but anger or rather the act of reacting to it was not in my skill set.The teacher was working on my scene with me.... Read More
Ten Benefits of Having a Relationship Coach
As a Master Certified Relationship Coach, I work with singles to help them attract a great match and with couples to help put their relationships back on track. I hear great feedback from my clients about the value of coaching.I think everyone can benefit from having a coach -- coaching... Read More
Creating An Effective Toolbox For Success
WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOLBOX?Think tools are just for builders and construction workers? Think again!Everyone needs a well stocked toolbox.Over the years, given the wisdom of life's experiences and much learning, I have assembled my own psychological toolbox. It contains, among other things,Ideas from diverse schools of thought Different ways of... Read More
Ch-Ch-Chain of Hearts: Cranking Up Compassion
Can you hear your compassion? It's time to crank it up.One of the most difficult challenges we face in our quest to be compassionate is dealing with conflict. Those we love most tend to be the ones most likely to engage us in sparring that cuts the deepest.Why do we... Read More
Communicating with Case Studies
Not long ago, I made a partnership pitch, on behalf of an organization I represent, to another organization with similar interests. If the idea had come to fruition, it would have radically changed our organization.So, you can imagine my impatience when I didn't hear back from the person to whom... Read More
D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.
What does this word really mean anyway? According to Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition, discipline, as a noun, is defined primarily as punishment. My, but that has a harsh ring to it. An alternate definition is self-control. Well, that's a little closer to my idea. I submit that discipline, as... Read More
How To Gain Control Of Your Life
"The latter part of a wise man's life," said Jonathan Swift, "is taken up in curing the follies, prejudices, and false opinions he had contracted in the former."The awareness to see one's own follies, prejudices, and false opinions is in fact essential to overcome one's psychocultural programming.But before we discuss... Read More
Key Questions for a Coaching Conversation
There are 2 key skills that coaches need to be truly effective, the ability to listen (often for what is missing rather than what is said) and the ability to ask the right question at the right time.Now in reality there are no 'right' questions, there are however some very... Read More
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How to Get a Grip on Your Money
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They... Read More
Life Coaching for Success and Fulfilment
We live in a world of rapid change and uncertainty.... Read More
Live With An Attitude Of Gratitude
Imagine for a moment one of those nights when you... Read More
Lovers Remorse
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Action NOT Reaction
Do you feel you are in charge of your life... Read More
The Joy of Learning!
"Part of what motivates me to write this book is... Read More
Executive Coaching and Effective Learning
We've all been through training events-workshops, seminars, and courses that... Read More
Empowering Vision
Playing Our Part:Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal, in... Read More
Just Listen, Please!
When did you last do that? When did you last... Read More
Overcoming Work Addiction
Why are you so busy? Do you really have too... Read More
Business Coaching - Ten Ways of Dealing with Mistakes You Made
You can either choose to dwell on what happened and... Read More
How to Jump-start Your Emotional Health
You've probably heard the expression: "It's not what you're eating.... Read More
Walt Disney, the Inspiration to Form a Better Life?
You, like many others, may have come to this article... Read More
The $10,000,000.00 Question
When I asked my client, Amanda, what she would do... Read More
Pecked to Death By Ducks
Ever been in a situation where it seems like minor... Read More
The Real Truth About Working Smarter, Not Harder
Running a business or department can often stretch you to... Read More
Leadership Coaching at Gettysburg
The battle at Gettysburg is one of the most notable... Read More
Embracing Excellence
Joey rises before dawn to pack his lunch, eager for... Read More
The Power of Visualization
Professional athletes and other highly successful people use the power... Read More
Media Underload! The Stress Reducing Psych-Diet
The war, taxes, the economy, increased health problems, crime on... Read More
Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!
Okay, you have read some books on body language and... Read More
Executive Coaching Case Studies
If you are wondering whether investment in executive coaching would... Read More
What The Buddha Says About Coaches
There is a Buddhist saying that goes like this: "If... Read More
Strategic Checklists
I've been through a couple of checklists in the past... Read More
Making Changes in Your Personal Life
Making changes in your personal life can be a tough... Read More
7 Effective Ways To Boost Your Self Esteem
1. Get a life purpose statement.A well thought out life... Read More
Nourishing Your Network
It takes less effort to keep an existing customer than... Read More
Are You Worth Investing In?
Do you realise that if you're green you're growing and... Read More
Communicating Anger Compassionately
Whether it is irritability or unmitigated rage, anger is an... Read More
Mid Life Crisis and the Great American Dream
One of the mainstays of American culture is the "Great... Read More
A Coaching Secret
I've told people for a long time that one of... Read More
Reduce Anxiety About Decison Making
What's the alternative to making decisions?Allowing someone else, or circumstances,... Read More
Im Gonna Die MY Way
My wife says I have the strangest taste in movies.... Read More
7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People
WARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never... Read More
Becoming An Empowered Consumer
How many times have you said to yourself?"I just wish... Read More
Communicating Anger Compassionately
Whether it is irritability or unmitigated rage, anger is an... Read More
Sheep Do Not Start Out Lost
Have you ever thought about how sheep get lost? Even... Read More
Whats Up With All These Coaches?
If you are anything like me, you may have noticed... Read More
Why Things Are The Way They Are
Things are the way you think they are, because you... Read More
The Long Way
I wrote you about four years ago, when my eight... Read More
Six Steps for Creating Work-Life Balance
Today an increasing number of us are experiencing burnout, low... Read More
Change vs Transition
"There is a time for departure, even when there's no... 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
Reduce Anxiety About Decison Making
What's the alternative to making decisions?Allowing someone else, or circumstances,... Read More
Coaching Skills for Peers: Extending Influence
Many people think of coaching solely as a management technique.... Read More
Empowering Vision
Playing Our Part:Sir Michael Costa was conducting a rehearsal, in... Read More
The Harvest: Shared Power
The fall harvest comes upon us once a year. The... Read More
Avoid the Tendency to Underestimate Your Greatness
As a whole I think there is a sad tendency... Read More
Stay Connected To WHY You Are Doing Things
"The more I want to get something done, the less... Read More
Cause and Effect! Choose a Path
Three steps to your Personal Transformation:Awareness and PerceptionLaw of Cause... Read More
Expectations Can Get In Our Way
There are times when we truly look forward to something... Read More
Executive Coaching
The higher you climb the ladder in this organization, the... Read More
Live Healthy - Six Steps To A Healthy Life
Six steps we can take to reduce our risks for... Read More
Transform Your Office Into A Powerhouse Of Success
Did you know that the area that you call your... Read More
Whats Next Syndrome
Terms like Postpartum, Post Traumatic and Post Gulf War are... Read More
The Student Who Knew Too Much
This article is for those of you who coach or... Read More
4 Brilliant Tips to Speed Read Faster than Ever
Many people, particularly students, would love to be able to... Read More
What is Coaching?
Recently, I have received several emails asking me about coaching... Read More
How To Overcome Stuck States In Personal Growth
Although many of us use self-help tools like affirmations, visualizations,... Read More
Im Gonna Die MY Way
My wife says I have the strangest taste in movies.... Read More
How Coaches Find Clients Online
At a recent networking meeting Jana asked for a recommendation... Read More
Throw a No-Heat Party for the Planet
Is it really possible to have loads of fun, and... Read More
Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?
A recent study at the University of Florida found that... Read More
5 Keys to Powerful Communication
As a coach that specializes in marriage, couples and family... Read More
Passport to Passion
Passion is a feeling of excitement and intensity. The energy... Read More
Executive Coaching -The Business Benefits
Executive coaching is an investment for you and your business... Read More
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