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? …
You finally do it. You say NO! I’m not available to help with your project or attend an event. You feel good and possibly proud of yourself. When the response is “Please… I Need YOU!” it’s hard to hold your ground. Smart Self-Care requires setting boundaries and saying No! This applies to family, friends and …
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It’s common to connect to a higher power or spiritual practice when you are struggling emotionally. It’s easy to experience negative feelings during difficult transitions (job change, retirement, divorce or death.) Common feelings include lonely, hopeless, disconnected, unfulfilled and unhappy. There are many ways to feel better. You can talk to a friend, exercise, take a …
I love an intriguing title! You wonder what it has to do with Business, Career or Life coaching. Keep reading! The complete question is “What happened in the past 24 hours that made you reach out for help?” This is one of my favorite “qualifying” questions. I ask a prospect… What made you reach out for help …
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!” …
I no longer charge by the hour for business and life coaching. I wonder why it took me so long. Naturally, there are reasons and almost all are emotional. One of my favorite MarGOisms is “Knowing what to do is the easy part.” As a Business and Life Coach, people ask what I do …