I just wanted to spread the word about Life Coaching and what it can do to help just about anyone. No, not every coach is suited for every client but the right coach/client combination is such powerful tool.
I hear different variations of the following questions and statements a lot: “What can a coach do [...]

THAT LITTLE BIT EXTRA…
The “little bit extra” is a very powerful concept to put into practice today in every aspect of your life. The difference between being ordinary and being extraordinary is that little bit EXTRA. The little bit extra is what separates average performers from CHAMPIONS!
In a sales process, the little bit extra is [...]

It is interesting to reflect on conversations I enter into and which I overhear.
There appears to be a growing discontent with the way society is headed. Our politicians have been proven to be liars; our Royal family has proven themselves to be human and not above the kind of strife which normal families face every [...]

What defines you as a person? To what do you connect your self-esteem? I’m sure that among the victims of Hurricane Katrina, a lot of reshuffling of values have taken place.
“Who are you, again?”
“I’m the director of the Institute of Southern Louisiana Culture.” WHOOSH! Not anymore, you’re not!
“I live in a fancy bungalow on a [...]

It’s like that old joke about how long did it take Bell to discover the light bulb. Then realizing it was Edison who did it. Though I like to think he developed it rather than discovered. He was much more methodical and had a set goal in mind.
To break a 4 minute mile, or develop [...]

Dreams that you have at night are bad if they are “Nightmares”, but the dreams you have that make you feel great and inspired – those are “Goodmares”. So have you been have “Nightmares” or “Goodmares”? If you are feeling oppressed or depressed you are probably have the first one, but if you have good [...]

As the story goes, a single college-age guy went to the airport one day to pick up a friend. As he waited for his friend to come off the plane, he noticed a man hurrying through the crowd, calling to the woman and two children standing next to him. The woman and two children were [...]

In 1997, Michael Dell of Dell Computers publicly stated that the best thing Apple computers could do to avoid financial failure was to dissolve the company and return the money to the shareholders. Obviously, Steve Jobs saved that message because on Friday 13th, 2006, Mr. Jobs sent an email to all employees sharing how [...]

Our list continues with nine more effective methods for closing a deal. Whether it’s in the workplace, your home, or other situation, negotiating skills can help keep everyone satisfied. Follow up solid negotiations with a strong close, and chances are you’ll achieve your goals. (Don’t miss the first eight closing tips in Closing the [...]

Happiness is something that so many people strive for each day and yet many times it eludes them. Often, they feel that happiness can be theirs if only their situations were different. Have you ever felt like that?
So often we get caught up in what I call the “if only’s”. If only my husband were [...]