As a retirement and business coach, as well as a professional counselor, I know that retirement today is about more than financial security. In the old retirement model there were fewer years to plan for since people didn’t expect to
Encouragement is motivating and inspiring. It propels positive action. When someone you know is feeling frustrated or discouraged it is natural to want to encourage them with suggestions and advice. You may think that you are offering a gift…your concern
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
As a personal and business coach, I believe in the power of Attention, Affection and Appreciation, “The Three A’s”. You can be great at what you do, but if you don’t pay attention and express appreciation for the relationships you