Bringing out the best in others is something I naturally do. A client many years ago wrote a testimonial… “Margo sees the best in others and helps them see it too!” Made me feel really good. Then I thought, how do I actually do it? After much thought, this is what I came up with… I […]
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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
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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
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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
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Many times I feel like a broken record. I say what I want to sink in over and over. Repetition is powerful! I am a Big Believer in Follow-Up! It is vitally important and sets you up for faster and easier Business and Career success! In real estate they say… “the three most important things
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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
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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
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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
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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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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