The other day I got a very aggressive marketing email from a business coach that I admire. I have been a fan of this coach for a while and I know that this coach offers great value to his clients, which is why I was surprised to receive such an email. The email started by saying something like, “Get off the toilet and make a choice to buy coaching.” Now[...]
The whole “goal setting” idea is not new to anybody. In fact, you have been accomplishing goals all of your life, starting when you mastered the potty, started walking or learned how to read. Somehow, you figured out a way to get some or most of these goals accomplished. And as you got older, your goals became more challenging like getting a job, goin[...]
Have you ever heard a small child say, “I already know!” Implying, “leave me alone and let me do this!” It is a mixture of bravery and independence, with a touch of rebellion and annoyance. Depending on the context of the situation, this can be favorable or not. If the child wants to run across the highway by herself, then a brave adult will proba[...]
Annabelle recently applied for a position with this amazing company. The job description appeared to be a great match for Annabelle’s educational background and work experience. She updated her resume and cover letter to match the job description and even hired a coach to help her improve her interview skills. Annabelle also made some connections with s[...]
What is fear? According to Psychology Today, fear is "An anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined event or experience." Fear is a little monster in the dark that pops up sometimes when you want to make a change. Fear floods your mind with “what if’s” and doubts. Getting past your fears can be scary. It means taki[...]
What if you woke up tomorrow and everything you wanted came true. And all of your dreams and wishes had been fulfilled. What would you be experiencing? I hope you listed some emotions like joy, happiness, peace, well-being, etc. This is a powerful question and it is one that you can really sink into for a few moments. The power of this question lies in[...]
Every day Jackie wakes up and groans at the thought of having to go to work. Her boss is always in a bad mood and the workload is very stressful. The only thing that keeps her going to work is her coworkers who are all in the same boat. She cannot wait until the day when she can give her two weeks notice and get the job of her dreams. One day she goes[...]
Imagine that you are a bus driver in a busy city. Passengers come in and out of the bus. Some are rude and obnoxious, criticizing everything, while others are nice with a friendly smile and attitude. As the driver, you are responsible for learning each passenger’s needs and taking them wherever they want to go. Regardless of who comes on the bus, you re[...]
If you are reading this, then I know that you have completed everything on your to-do list. And you are not reading this blog post on “procrastination” to procrastinate on something that you are dreading to finish. If you have not finished your to-do list, that is okay. I’m not here to make you feel guilty about that long list of exciting activities[...]
When I hear people say: “I can’t meditate.” I always say, “Yes, you can, you probably already do it and don’t even know it.” There are many ways to meditate. The basic skill in meditation is just letting go and getting lost in the flow of the moment. Now if you want to get fancy and have a formal meditation practice, then it will require that[...]