Why Bosses Dont Get All the News

Not long ago, a friend who works in television complained that the industry has no interest in real business stories. And, I had to agree with him, since we don't see much coverage that doesn't involve stock prices or some sort of scandal.But, there has been one important exception. A... Read More

Addiction to Thinking

Randall sought my help because he was stuck being miserable and had no idea how to get out of his misery. In his life he had experienced moments of great joy and sense of oneness with all of life, but those moments were infrequent. He wanted more of those moments... Read More

Why Don?t You Just Stuff It ALL?

You got busy at work, got busy in your marriage, got busy with your home and maybe your kids and before you knew it... a chunk of your life had slipped away.And it hasn*t been an easy chunk of life either, has it? Things going wrong: the car, the dishwasher... Read More

How To Give Criticism Without Bruising Egos

As responsible employers, parents, and friends, we have an obligation to correct the mistakes of other people in order to enhance their personal success. The task before us is how to correct a deficiency without damaging the delicate ego that can sometimes get in the way. Too often people criticize... Read More

Coaching: Change Made Simple

Here's a story that I think gets at why we have such difficulty with change.I was 8 years old and my parents gave me a dollar to go to the toy store with my best friend and his mom. I found a Frankenstein model that I had been wanting that... Read More

Controlling Behavior, Loving Behavior

When Zack and Tiffany started counseling with me, they were on the verge of divorce after 16 years of marriage. Neither really wanted to end the marriage, yet both were miserable. Both of them believed that their misery was because of the other person, and both could clearly articulate what... Read More

Three Great Ways to Deal with Negative People

1. Do not believe everything you hear!With close friends and family it is not unusual to think that you ought to take onboard everything you hear. However do not confuse caring with knowing.Just because someone is concerned for your welfare does not mean that their advice or input has value.... Read More

What is Coaching?

Recently, I have received several emails asking me about coaching and what it is exactly. So, I decided to answer some of those questions in this article. First, of all let me start with what coaching is not. Coaching is not therapy or counseling. Therapy tends to focus on... Read More

Top Ten Tips for Living Authentically

1. Know your purposeAre you wandering through life with little direction ? hoping that you'll find happiness, health and prosperity? Identify your life purpose or mission statement and you will have your own unique compass that will lead you to your truth north every time.2. Know your valuesWhat do you... Read More

Profitable Idea Generation in 4 Steps Using Improv

A large percentage of business are stuck, tied to narrow ways of thinking about themselves and their products. In the business environment you can't be stuck and survive.Using the techniques of stage Improv, companies and their employees can free their minds so that profit will follow. If you have ever... Read More

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4 Steps to Successful Goal-Setting

Successful people have always had clear, focused goals that guide... Read More

Burn-Out ...Whats Next?

If you feel the heat of burn-out, it is possible... Read More

Think Twice Before Youre Nice

A few months back I had a disturbing dream. In... Read More

Is Coaching For You?

More and more people have less and less time, but... Read More

Helping Relationships: Understanding the Helpee

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

Make Your Life Easier?

'Have you read the Art of War?' someone asked me... Read More

Help! I Need to Make a Decision!

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

Do You Make Less Money Than Your Taller Peers?

A recent study at the University of Florida found that... Read More

Choosing an Apprentice

Along the path from where you are now to millions... Read More

How to be Your Authentic Self

Most of us play many different roles in the course... Read More

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

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

Do You Trust Your Mentor(s)?

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it,... Read More

W Edwards Deming

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

Choosing The Perfect Coach

So, you're ready to start coaching. You either have some... Read More

How to Kill Fear When Dealing with Aggressive People

The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by... Read More

Worth Waiting For

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 22,... Read More

Increase Your Intelligence With Music

You Are What You Listen ToCan music really help you... Read More

Are You Invisible?

Ellen was brought up to be invisible. She was taught... Read More

Coaching Skills for Peers: Extending Influence

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

You Have The Right

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

Six Steps for Creating Work-Life Balance

Today an increasing number of us are experiencing burnout, low... 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

Are YOU a Dreamer?

This morning I watched a news article about a young... Read More

Unleash Your True Potential

Some time ago I attended a birthday party and met... Read More

Get Out What You Put In!

During a recent coaching session with Mark, I was briefly... Read More

Trust In The Moment, and Trust In Yourself

Do you often get yourself upset and feeling less than... 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

Run to Win

I was never much of an athlete growing up. Notoriously... Read More

The Value of Career Coaching and Its Effect on Productivity

Athletes the world over have coaches. Yet, workers whose very... Read More

What is Coaching?

Recently, I have received several emails asking me about coaching... Read More

Is Your Life In Motion?

Ever since the Internet bubble and the 9/11 terrorist attacks,... Read More

Is Your Life Coach Manipulating You? Five Signs to Watch For

Did you hire a "life coach" to help you sort... Read More

Home For The Holidays

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