The Back-Story is the story that tells what led up to the current circumstances. It is a powerful relationship and life enhancement tool. As a Licensed Counselor and Business Coach, I know that when you get stuck in frustration or fury with a friend, client or colleague, your relationship will be negatively impacted. Understanding someone’s …
How do you know if you are ready to make a change? From my professional and personal experience, I know that making a change is something you don’t do the first, second or even third time you think about it. It usually takes months of thinking and feeling frustrated before you are ready to take …
As a Licensed Counselor and Coach, I work with clients going through Challenging Transitions, such as leaving their long time career, starting their own business or retiring. They reach out to me because they are stressed and possibly depressed too. It is not uncommon for a client to acknowledge being stressed, but way less likely …
Wishing lets you know what is important to you. It helps you clarify what you want and stay focused on your highest priorities. People say… I Wish I Had, when they are feeling bad. There is something they want that they don’t have yet! You may hear yourself or others say… I wish I had …
As a Business Coach and Licensed Counselor, I readily point out to clients the impact of using a hedge word. I’ll ask them to repeat the sentence they just said and take out the hedge word. I watch them smile as they realize the difference. Some examples include… I’m “kind of” frustrated with the slow growth of my …
As a Licensed Counselor and Business Coach, I continually hear my clients comparing themselves to others. Franklin Roosevelt wrote that Comparison is the Thief of Joy. Many others have written and talked about why comparing is not a good thing. Seems like Rule #1 on How to Be Happier is to “Stop Comparing Yourself …
The unexpected happens in business and in life. Sometimes the unexpected can be exhilarating and exciting. You get a big bonus or referral of a new client. Someone gives you tickets to a play or sporting event. You meet someone special at a social event. Other times the unexpected can be stressful, frustrating or disappointing. …
When approaching a life transition or making a big change, having a Personal Coach or Business Coach with a Counseling Credential can make all the difference. This type of professional will help their clients manage the emotions that have become obstacles on the path to achieving their goals. These difficult emotions include, hopelessness, …
Sharing is a great option for supplementing financial and non-financial retirement resources. During the past several decades personal material consumption has overshadowed sharing. People have lived in their own homes, driven their own cars and pretty much kept to themselves. It’s amazing how many people have barely known their neighbors, much less shared something with …
Acting happy when you don’t feel happy is an important skill to master. Sometimes acting happy can help you get more of what you want out of life. Our culture favors happy faces which is evident by the smiles that greet you on billboards and in advertisements. People are drawn to happy individuals. When you …
Feelings are facts. We all have them – good and bad – no matter who we are. To try and deny your feelings wastes your time and drains your energy. When someone says “You can’t possibly feel that way,” well, they are wrong and you are right! Feelings come and go, and then they come …
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Read This Book: Learn how to: Create a more effective way to get clients Make more money by maximizing your business development budget Have time to focus more on what makes you happy and what you love to do Become a master networker Create more enjoyment in your work …
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