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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Before you say, “Yes” to a new job, business, relationship or lifestyle you want to first put your toe in the water. Make sure the temperature feels fine or comfortable. Reduce regrets and increase results by taking your time and testing the waters! Smart decisions come from smart due diligence. List your “must haves” and …
Recently I attended an Atlanta music festival. At a festival, fair or in a particular moment you feel happy. Being fully alive requires some happy times. I see happy as a good thing and meaningful as a great thing. I am committed to having a meaningful life and helping others have it too! Meaningful has …
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 …