Communication Skills

That’s Life!

That’s life! or It is what it is!  I hear those statements and want to speak up and say “Make Room For Your Feelings!”  You don’t have full control over what happens to you.  Things change whether you want them to or not.  Many times the feelings are unpleasant and uncomfortable.  It’s life!!! When something …

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Push Past Discomfort and Develop Confidence!

Tired of struggling to maintain your confidence?  A confidence dip is very discouraging.  Self-Confidence matters more then anything.   Not having it or being able to maintain it is a huge handicap for achieving satisfaction and success! Confidence requires being an effective emotions manager.  You can’t let feelings like frustration and fury derail you.  Learning …

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Get Curious about The Unknown

Unless you have a crystal ball there is no way of knowing what the future will bring.  Not knowing may make you worry or feel powerless.  No amount of planning and preparing can fully protect you.  Getting Curious makes all the difference. The proverb “Curiosity killed the cat” was originally “Care killed the cat”.   …

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Decisions, Emotions and Percentages

You are facing an important and difficult decision; such as leaving your job, ending a relationship or retirement. There are good reasons (high percentages) indicating a positive outcome.  Being scared doesn’t make sense. But you are and you wish you weren’t. If you dislike your job 70% to 100% of the time and you tried …

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Things Have Changed!

Are you thinking about leaving your job, career or business? Scared of disappointing or upsetting someone?  Try saying… “Things Have Changed!”  Then stop talking.  An explanation is not necessary or helpful.  This is an example of “less is more!” Delving into the details weakens the power behind your message.  Make it easier to digest by …

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Healthy Money Habits

What are healthy money habits? How do you develop them?  Why is it helpful to focus on money habits when going through a Career, Job or Business transition?  Whether or not you are going through a transition, having a healthier relationship with money impacts all areas of your life. Money Habits are like eating habits. …

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What Are You Really Afraid of?

The real reason isn’t apparent at first.  You want to leave your job, career or a relationship.  You have sought input from others who know you well and come up with a list of reasons why. They are legitimate and yet you don’t do it.  WHY? As a professional working at the Intersection of Counseling …

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You Know Best (Not Father!)

When you are considering a Job Change, New Career or Starting Your Own Business you will want help. You want whoever knows best to steer you in the right direction.  If it’s not your father then it’s a friend or favorite professional. As a Professional Coach and Emotions Management Expert, I provide intuitive feedback, input, …

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Building A Stronger Support System

Barbara Streisand sang “People, people who need people… Are the luckiest people in the world” These words still bring tears to my eyes.  You know you need people and yet you resist asking for help and don’t realize the impact on your personal and professional growth and happiness!  I’ve been there! By Support System, I …

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Dealing with Deal Breakers in Business and Life!

Whether you are looking for more clients, a new career, or a life partner you need to know your Deal Breakers!  Then you need determination and discipline.  You know what you want and it’s realistic. Later you ignore these important deal breakers.  Why? A deal breaker is something you are unable or unwilling to tolerate. …

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