I’m into feedback! How about you? For me, when I’m engaged in a two-way feedback process I get excited. I’m ready to learn and grow! What can I do to be a better coach, counselor, colleague, client or close friend? I crave constructive feedback, starting with something positive! Constructive feedback combines things that are working …
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What do you do when what’s worked in the past is no longer working? This happened to me recently. I felt down and discouraged and couldn’t seem to shake it. I tried all my usual stress and mood management techniques. They weren’t working. I was at my wits end! For many years I’ve prided myself …
Please listen! If you don’t you may miss out on an amazing opportunity to… So now I got you! All kidding aside, I believe being a good listener is essential for building rewarding relationships and a bountiful business. Unfortunately, it’s not typically taught in school and especially business school. Why is it important to be …
Care less! Sounds crazy, but let me tell you why… As a Successful Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Self-Employed Professional or Executive, I bet you’ve been guilty of caring or doing too much. What happens at work is you sacrifice your personal well being to get more pats on the back or make others happy. How do …
Sitting on the edge of the unknown is stressful. You don’t have control in that moment. You can’t make something happen. Adapting a curious mindset relieves worry and stress. It calms you down and helps you think clearly and feel more confident. It’s a life changer! Clients come to me because they are worried about …
Are you thinking about Self-Employment or Starting Your Own Business?” It can be fun to think about and it’s a pleasurable distraction when you dislike your job or work life. Problem is it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. Succeeding in self-employment takes way more than passion, living your purpose or doing what you …
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One of the biggest obstacles to achieving greater satisfaction and success is Not Speaking Up. Some call this avoiding conflict. In Business and Life, you will come to a crossroad. You have a choice… to speak up or not. I strongly suggest getting support to push past your discomfort and “Speak Up!” When and How do …
What is a funk? For me it means I’m in a bad mood or have a bad case of the blahs! Nothing feels particularly good or pleasurable. A funk involves feelings of frustration, emptiness and disconnection. When are you likely to get into a funk? More important is how do you get out of it? …
It happens often. My client shares a “negative” story. When I say “you sound angry” their immediate response is… “No, I’m Not Angry!” The physical expression has arms crossed over their chest and heart. The unspoken message is “Good People Don’t Get Angry.” The truth is… “Yes they do and that is a good thing!” …
Opra talks about motivation and success! She says you need to “really, really, really” want to make a change. Even with a high level of motivation, making a change is not emotionally easy. I believe the hardest hurdle is managing your negative predictions and fear of the unknown. My “Are we a good fit?” Complimentary …
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Many people would be shocked to know that I’m ever in a bad mood. Having a big smile fools others and myself as well. It took me a while to realize a bad mood or feeling bad (emotionally) is not a bad thing. There are many reasons why bad moods (not dark or depressed) don’t …
Do you ever think you aren’t smart even though others think you are. I used to. 🙂 Many measure smart solely on “Book Smart” or intellectual intelligence. This type of intelligence is less important for an entrepreneur! If a “good” life means having good relationships then just being “book smart” isn’t enough. You need …