Always and Never

“You never listen to me”, “You always have to have the last word”, “I never get any attention” are examples of the black and white thinking that not only impedes effective communication, but also indicates that a deeper emotional issue

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A Secret About Complaining

Complaining is expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance ABOUT a state of affairs or an event.  Judgment is a critical component of any complaint.  The secret about complaining is that there is a difference between complaining and expressing YOUR feelings.  Expressing your

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Stop Blaming!

People in difficult relationships often blame others for their unhappiness.  It could be a boss who demands too much, a spouse who doesn’t make time to be together or a friend who isn’t supportive enough.  Blaming others impacts your personal

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The Power of Personality

While managing your emotions is important, so is understanding and learning how to manage your personality.  In Business and in Life, getting along with others is necessary for success! No two people have exactly the same personality.   Our brains are

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Just Say NO!

Setting Boundaries by saying, “No” can be difficult for anyone.  You don’t want to hurt, upset or disappoint.  Learning to say no is hard but worth the effort.  Many of the professionals I have helped wished they had not taken

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Unique Qualifying Questions

In my professional counseling and coaching business, almost all my clients have struggled with client selection.  What tempts you to take on a client when you know down deep it isn’t a good fit?  You may be tempted to take

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Knowing What To Do is The Easy Part

Working toward a challenging and important goal is not easy even if you intellectually understand what needs to be done.  Clients have come to me after participating in expensive marketing courses tailored to their specific professions, such as financial planning,

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Robust Referral Relationships: Part Two

Ideal Referral Source Someone who really, really wants to help you and loves making connections is an Ideal Referral Source. They speak with enthusiasm, are very convincing and love to share whatever they are excited about whether it is a

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Robust Referral Relationships:  Part One

Ideal Referral Partner A strong referral partnership with another professional is the fast track to getting more and better clients. An Ideal Referral Partnership is a mutually beneficial relationship with a complimentary and non-competing professional or someone within your profession

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PR Professionals:  Pros at Being Responsive

If all my clients behaved like my Public Relations clients they would be so much more successful.  These PR professionals always get back to me on the same day that I contact them.  It is very impressive and refreshing. They

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Personal and Business Coaching Group

Celebrate Collaborate Commiserate Personal and Business Coaching Group This group is designed to meet the unique needs of Self-Employed Professionals, Business Owners, Independent Contractors and Freelancers   Meet Every Other Tuesday 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Maximum of 8 people* $65

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