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MicroAgressions - By Martha Lasley- Embracing a Silent Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Hey Coach John ChasteenWill the Christian coaching movement really make a difference or is it just another passing fad? The coaching movement is building up a head of steam as it becomes an increasingly hot topic in today’s world. Hot, because it focuses on the issues that are pivotal for most post-moderns, ...
Views: 864(2 votes) - Evaluating the Importance of trainingSubmitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyGood training works immediately is the claim made by us and most successful training providers. Unfortunately, there is still far too much training that does not achieve immediate results delivered by trainers reading from off the shelf generic courses. Most courses conclude with the ...
Views: 2852(2 votes) - Free Tips To Attract Women - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ben WebbFree Tips To Attract Women In this free tips to attract women article you will learn how to prepare yourself so you are able to confidently approach women when you want to during the day or when out meeting women in the night time In bars and clubs. The most important thing you need to ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - Gen Y Frustrations with Management, Training and Coaching Need Addressing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Juliette RobertsonThere is a growing frustration amongst the newest generation of corporate managers (Gen Y) who are disappointed with the quality of the people skills demonstrated by their managers - skills which Gen Y want to fast track with their own staff. As an Executive Coach, Trainer and Consultant, I ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - GlycoNutrients: See the Knowledge that Is Rocking This Planet - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaGlycoNutirents is a term relating to sugars considered necessary for our bodies to function correctly. So you're maybe wondering the reason I am talking about sugar, because if you're an American that is the one element of your diet that is not slacking in any way. Thus let me escort you down ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - How a Paintbrush Changed My Life - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineWhat would you do if you were given a gift or a tool that could change the way you are living your life in an instant? In June 2008, I knew that it was time to really move on. I had had a comfortable rest period in which I could just simply relax and enjoy life as reward for a 2 year ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - How to Become a Wellness Coach - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Doug NauSince switching careers in 2005 I’ve found it absolutely astonishing the amount of questions I continually get from people interested in becoming a wellness coach. Back when I was in the environmental software industry I can’t remember one time that a person had asked me to provide ...
Views: 20029(4 votes) - Leadership Mindset: Getting Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Sarah HathornWhen I am coaching leaders and high achievers regarding their executive presence I hear of the same obstacle over and over again. In fact it always comes up in the very first conversation we have – although they do not realize it or recognize it. Because I have coached so many people I can ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Sales Training - How to Work with Difficult People without Losing Your Mind! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Nancy DrewThe damage of working with difficult people can affect the whole office, including customers. In this article, I'll explore tips that will help you deal with challenging people! Have you heard the people in your office saying the following? - “I’m just trying to do my job. I don’t know why ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Simple Success: More Fun, Less Rules - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyI just finished teaching a business class for a group of life coaches. It was a business class like no other. At one point I clearly said, “Stop using logic to figure out your marketing.” You would think that advice would make the class members run for the hills, terrified of me and my ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Talking to the Media: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Karla Jo HelmsTalking to the media can be daunting – and is for many people. I have often wondered about this. I see my clients in awe of being able to speak to the media. It is almost of the same ilk as public speaking I guess. Maybe it is because a media person can rip you apart or set you on a pedestal ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Tips On How To Approach Women - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ben WebbTips On How To Approach Women Here are a few tips I have for anyone who wants to learn how to approach women... approaching women can be a very terrifying thing for quite a lot of men this is because they are often over thinking what they are doing and over complicating what they are ...
Views: 905(2 votes) - Top 10 Tips for building a mindset of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyRichard told mygoalsbuddy.com “The one thing that all successful athletes, musicians, singers and self-made millionaires and billionaires have in common is an attitude of success. They didn’t acquire this after their achievements.” 1.Expect the best: build your success attitude with a ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - Top 10 Tips for Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Chuck Reynolds1. Ensure you fully understand what coaching is. Many managers make incorrect assumptions about coaching. It's important that a manager uses a clear and consistent coaching model, and understands the "why" - to enhance staff engagement and performance - as well as the "how" - using a ...
Views: 2062(2 votes) - Unleash Your Leadership Presence for a Value-Added Career - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Sarah HathornWhether you are a corporate leader or a high achieving entrepreneur, everyone today is scrambling to upgrade their professional presence to stand above the competition. We all have good intentions in that regard, but many times we are not really focused on our presence but are instead fixated on ...
Views: 1748(2 votes) - What Is The ROOT Of Your Motivation? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Michael CraigDo you know what really motivates you? Most people have trouble answering this. This is probably because the answer is rooted in deeply-held concerns, fears and conditioning that began when you did... ancient memories of wins, losses and resentments that remain unsettled and unresolved. ...
Views: 2499(2 votes) - What's Wrong With Multitasking? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Diana Long M.S.ACCYou may be doing something terribly wrong! Are you a person who has so much on your plate that you juggle several things all at the same time? Do you pride yourself on your multi-tasking abilities? Is this scenario familiar to you? You’re on a conference call and simultaneously scanning your ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - Why Hire a Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanI’ve had several people ask me that over the years. Why should I hire a coach? I mean, do I really need one? They’re costly, they’re demanding, they’ll tell me things I don’t want to hear and they push me to do things I don’t want to do. Yes that’s all true. However, if you’re not ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Increasing Your Success Isn't As Hard As You Think It Is - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Kathy CaprinoAs a career coach and researcher of working women's work-life issues, I've embarked on a national research study on Women Succeeding Abundantly, in order to learn first-hand the essential ingredients in thinking, beliefs, choices, and behaviors that create and maintain "knock-your-socks-off ...
Views: 1703(5 votes) - ***The Only Way to Successfully 'Treat' Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsI receive emails on a daily basis regarding vocal abuse – not just from those who are experiencing difficulty in talking but from singers as well. The only piece of advice I give them is to take the pressure off of the throat and vocal folds (cords) and allow their chest to become their ...
Views: 3173(3 votes) - Are you ready to achieve BIG and GREAT things for your life in 2010? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockAre you ready to achieve BIG and GREAT things for your life in 2010? Do you have a PLAN and VISION to achieve your greatness for the New Year? I'm talking about truly manifesting all that you desire for yourself, so that you can live your true path and live your life to the fullest! I ...
Views: 1201(3 votes) - Email Debt - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Debra WoogI'm in Email Debt. Deep, deep email debt. Anyone out there know what I'm talking about? If you're a friend of mine, I'm certain you do. Because chances are good that you sent me a lovely, thoughtful email in the recent past (this millennium), and I failed to respond in a timely manner. Or ...
Views: 952(3 votes) - How These 5 Mindset Shifts Can Help You Start and Stay As an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaStop blaming economy and take complete responsibility for every thought you think and action you take. However much we may try, it is impossible for us to change any one or the, circumstances. Make a commitment to stop blaming economy, people and environment. The only thing that you have ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - Is 95% Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Pamela BrunerWhen I was at Jack Canfield's 'Breakthrough to Success' Seminar last week, one of the exercises that we did involved a series of questions similar to 'What would happen in your life if you gave 5% more effort?' This was profound for me, and really got me thinking. I've prided myself for a ...
Views: 1201(3 votes) - What is Fear Costing You? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Pamela BrunerI’ve been reading a great book, ‘The Science of Fear’ by Daniel Gardner. Filled with scientific studies, the book does a brilliant job of illustrating Gardner’s idea that what we fear often makes no logical sense. Here’s the interesting part: You would think that we would fear things in ...
Views: 1071(3 votes) - 14 Truths for Business Mentors and Mentoring Programs - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Stephen (Steve) HobbsTo mentor means to share trusted wisdom with the mentees during the mentor-mentee relationship. That is, mentors share the truth of their practical experience when the mentees are ready to listen. Sometimes, even when they are not ready to listen! Mentors have a vested interest in the success ...
Views: 1580(4 votes) - The Definition of Insanity - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Pamela BrunerIt's said that Albert Einstein defined insanity as 'doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.' By that definition, most if not all of us are insane. Take a moment and consider what you are doing that you've always done that hasn't gotten you the result that you ...
Views: 1211(4 votes) - Important Information On What You Need To Know RIGHT NOW To Ensure SALES of Your Professional Coaching - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Denise StarrettLet’s all take a moment and imagine “one day.” “One day you’ll be able to make money doing something your really enjoy because you’ve got the structures, you’ve got the skills, you’ve got the systems, and you’ve got the complete confidence, so you’re more motivated to get out there and ...
Views: 2080(5 votes) - "Where were you when the world stopped turning?" - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from SCOTT LIFER“Where were you when the world stopped turning?” Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery and no one knows when the world stopped turning. But, make no mistake, the world as we know it, or as our minds have created it, has changed forever and no one told us it was coming. Or did ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - ***An Underutilized Negotiating Skill - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThe mere mention of the word “negotiation” creates a rather visceral response in people. For some, it’s excitement around competing for, and striking, the best deal. Others (likely the majority), cringe at the thought of the back-and-forth, trying to guess what will, and will not, ...
Views: 3282(3 votes) - ***Masters of Fate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAlthough the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed. I will freely admit that being forced to read ...
Views: 2844(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Moms Make Great Coaches - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Mackenzie PearceWork from home mothers are some of the top coaches around. Yes, I said “the top coaches” around. Below are just 10 reasons why: 1. You have great motivation to change the world (and gain an extra income stream while you are at it). 2. You have amazing life experience. Until you have raised ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - 5 Basic Tips for Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from David SteelInternet marketing has evolved dramatically over the past few years. This is most evident in the world of social media marketing. For many, the process of social media advertising delivers an extremely cost effective and successful methodology for attaining one's goals. Goals, in sales, are ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - 7 Year Plan - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Bobby GarrettRoy McDonald's Seven Year Plan I have created a seven year plan, which has at its foundation, very deep, strong beliefs that build a very solid structure leading to the long-term financial success I believe you desire and deserve. We must move towards the fundamentals of financial success, and ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - A Hidden Secret That Could Save Your LIfe - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaGlycoNutrients is a word that the majority of us have never heard of before, still, this remarkable discovery is the talk of the town in the medical community. Millions of dollars are being spent in studies every year and pristine facilities are being planted all over the land to discover ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Amateurs sell online, Professionals Sort to educate online......... - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERThe Internet craze has caused a massive opportunity for anyone to sell anything to anyone anywhere in the world once they acquire the tools necessary to work through maze of rhetoric and misinformation surrounding internet commerce. We are in a Mega Information Era and the speed at which ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Attire for Hire- Appearance in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Loretta CollinsThe Importance of Dressing Appropriately (and you don’t have to be less feminine to do it) First impressions can be effective OR disastrous, BUT either way they are long lasting. If a woman is dressed inappropriately, regardless if she is an excellent candidate, you can ...
Views: 5756(3 votes) - Becoming a Black Belt in Business - Salesmanship and the Tenants of Tae Kwon Do - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael GarzaWhat can a sales person, marketer or business person learn from the martial arts? The answer: A lot! There are five tenants that make up the core of Tae Kwon Do. These tenants are: -Courtesy -Integrity -Perseverance -Self Control -Indomitable Spirit This article is the first in a ...
Views: 1384(3 votes) - Becoming Accountable – Finding and USING an Accountability Partner - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Christine ComafordI really want you guys to take a few minutes and think about your life, your business and how it all should support each another. Think about priorities, balance, fostering relationships and more. Your life is full of choices and Choices = Freedom. You have the choice to build a business that ...
Views: 1821(3 votes) - Benefits of Product Licensing for Manufacturers - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinInventors aren't the only ones who can benefit from licensing. While inventors do benefit monetarily from licensing their inventions, manufacturers also stand to benefit a great deal from taking advantage of the opportunity to license the products of others. A quick look at the benefits of ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Better is Better - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe business environment is getting more competitive every day. New companies and new concepts are being born daily. There is always someone trying to do it better and cheaper than what has been done previously. There is more competition in today’s global economy than every before. Do you ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Burning Issues on Coaching 1 - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Joan LaineTwo days ago, I attended an event hosted by Knowledge Resources, entitled Burning Issues on Coaching, where coaching experts Natalie Witthuhn, Director of Leadership Development Centre (LDC) at Wits Business School, and Sunny Stout Rostron, President of COMENSA and author of Business Coaching ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Coach Training - 15 Criteria on Choosing the Right Coach Training For You - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarIn case you decide to enrol in coach training, the next challenge is surely how to choose the right one. Because let's face it, a serious training program will not be a dirt cheap investment. And in return for your money, you want to make sure that you are getting what you expected. There are ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Do What You Love – Love What You Do - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michele MolitorIt was a series of challenging events (to say the least) and an unexpected “course correction” in my role as creative director back at the height of the dot com days in Silicon Valley, that left me bewildered, dazed and befuddled as to what was my next career step needed to be. Stressed out ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Facilitation Versus Teaching - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Kim ClausenThe idea of facilitating training programs and presentations is an intriguing one for many professionals. But too often people have a misperception of facilitation thinking that it is more about standing in front of a group of people and demonstrating their expertise on a topic. But the ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Get Some Feng Shui Tips on Using Your Element Colour - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasAs the Year of the Water Dragon enters, companies are hopeful for a robust and fiery boost in their businesses. They wish for the dragon’s breath to fire away the bad luck and enjoy a prosperous 2012. Feng Shui experts share their knowledge of energy and positions to help everyone bring in the ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Getting my beauty sleep between emails - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Karole SutherlandIt’s been a long time since I connected to the internet via dial-up. I’m used to instantaneous page-turns and seamless navigation between websites. A recent stay in a hotel had me reminiscing about the halcyon days of dial-up while waiting for web pages to load at glacial speed. I gave up on my ...
Views: 947(2 votes) - Getting Unstuck & Removing Your Barriers to Success: Why You Need Professional Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisHello, I am Kathleen Schulweis, professional certified co-active coach and owner of http://www.confidenceconnections.com, a coaching and training organization. I am an executive coach with over 25 years of experience helping professionals achieve their personal and career goals working in such ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Has This Disaster Ever Happened To You (Part 2)? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Terri TaylorDo you remember Mary, (not her real name of course) our Designer who went out on an initial call to a new client and gave her lots of great design ideas for her house? Mary thought she had the job and was devastated when she found out that the client and her friend who is a “designer” were ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Have You Lost Your Power? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenHave you ever had a situation where you did not have your power? For some reason no matter what you said or did, nothing worked, went your way or turned out like you wanted? So what do you think it is that causes you to loose your magnetism, charisma or personal power? It all starts with ...
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