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- Business Speaking: Why You Resist Getting Better And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Janet HiltsResistance usually comes from fear in some form (anxiety, worry, caution, or outright panic). But sometimes fear is a false alarm. It's just our "reptilian brain" telling us to watch out. That's how we're wired - and have been since cave people days. Consider the possibility that YOUR ...
Views: 1353(4 votes) - Achieving Internet Success – 3 Basic Principles - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAchieving internet success as an entrepreneur is more a product of trust building than technical skills! In fact the better you are in this area the more successful you'll likely become establishing a solid money making business online! Although the internet environment may be a little different ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - If You Want to Succeed, Do This! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Rand GolletzThis is one of the questions I hear most: "What one thing or one recommendation can you tell me that will have a huge impact on my life?" My answer is always the same: Accept 100% responsibility for everything in your life. It sounds obvious, but it's one of those recommendations that's easier ...
Views: 1352 - Change Your Life: 6 Ways to Ignite Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Sidney GaskinsYou have the power to transform your World right now. It takes transforming the way you relate to yourself and the people around you. Intending to have an existence that is in line with what you want takes being intentional daily. To ignite your Life means releasing the old ways of being and ...
Views: 1351 - Passion versus Detachment - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2005 from Steve TaubmanPassion vs. detachment As a student of success for many years, I’ve become familiar with the idea that we need to generate a passion for our goals, a burning desire to see them brought to fruition. Yet, as a student of spirituality, I’ve spent a lot of time embracing the idea that desire is the ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Be the change you want to see in the world - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Jill DoukaA few days ago, I attended a very interesting speech in Athens Greece. It is no secret anymore that Greece is in a deep crisis. Peter Economides was the speaker and the subject was “Rebranding Greece”. I follow Peter’s activities, and I was sure that it would be an inspirational speech. I was ...
Views: 1350 - Forgive in order to Succeed! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Jill Douka2012 is already here! Have you ever wondered how much baggage you bring into the New Year from situations which have hurt you in the past? During our coaching sessions, daily, I see that every one of us has been hurt by other people in the past. From the celebrity who was abused by her ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Becoming a Good Public Speaker - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamIntroduction When most people hear about public speaking, they are afraid. The sight of speaking before a live audience terrifies such people because they are afraid to be judged. The interesting thing about life is that as long as you are an adult, you will have to deliver a speech before ...
Views: 1347 - Be Your Own Press Secretary - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2007 from Yolanda CardenWouldn’t the world be a better place if we each had our own presidential press secretary to answer tough questions and “spin” our message all day long against any and all adversaries? (It would be great for us perhaps, but I’m not sure I want to live in a world where everyone is “spinning” ...
Views: 1347 - Gain Competitive Selling Advantage At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow can you share information and show ideas to your peers? Are you fed up with not getting recognized, and not getting the respect you deserve? If you’ve had it with feeling like ‘nobody gets it’…now you have a choice. Learn new ways to connect with your audience. Show your ideas clearly to ...
Views: 1347 - Success Strategies - Ladies, Self-Care is NOT Selfish! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere seems to be a myth amongst women in particular, that caring for yourself, by which I mean consistently taking time to attend to your own needs so that you stay energised and feeling good most of the time, is somehow selfish. But let’s just take a moment to examine the implications of ...
Views: 1347 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Change Your Life With a Simple Habit - by Following on from The Training Cycle, readers sent in some very thought provoking requests for cyber coaching. Below you can read selected issues sent in by readers, and the coaching I sent back!
Invitation: If you send your (very brief!) relationship issue/problem to lifecoach@instructor.net, ...
Views: 1346 - The Art of No - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.” – Tony Blair No is not always negative. It is not a bad or incorrect response. Saying no does not make you a difficult or uncooperative person. Read that again, out loud. Saying no is more honest than a false ...
Views: 1345 - Dear Dr. Romance: I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing because I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts, including my family. I have no support structure. I hide from neighbors so people won't ask questions. During the day I am on the computer being as proactive as I can. My question is I ...
Views: 1343 - The Greatest Benefit Of Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from iain leggWhen you think of success, do you immediately picture monetary wealth, luxury homes, and fancy cars? Do you think of the respect and prestige you’ll receive when you’ve made your mark on the world? Or perhaps you imagine the sense of pride you’ll feel when you accomplish your ...
Views: 1343 - Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: “Say ‘YES’ to your Potential” (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY from https://youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/say-yes-to-your-potential-a-self-help-book-by-skip-ross-a-summary-4/ Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, personal growth, ...
Views: 1342 - What Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from james seth wesleyWhat Type of Auto Insurance is Best For You? Driving in the United States today requires an up to date proof of auto insurance. This means that you must carry the minimum requirements that your state has regulated in order to drive legally. Auto insurance companies have worked hard ...
Views: 1342 - Blowing the Whistle: Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career In Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Lizzie WeakleyWhile few ever dawn the title, coaches can be found throughout many of life's arenas. Whether one chooses to coach on an individual or group level, there are character traits essential to every successful career. Why does Bill Belichick's New England Patriots routinely find themselves in ...
Views: 1341 - What Exactly is the Fear of Success? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Stacie WalkerAccording to Dictionary.com, fear is defined as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.” Fear can mean that you are about to experience a painful emotional experience. Both the ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Do You Define Yourself as Successful? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Aaron McNaughtWhat would it take for you to define yourself as a 'success'? Hitler was a success in his efforts of conquest and domination, until Moscow and Stalingrad. Jack the Ripper succeeded in maintaining anonymity while mutilating and murdering. Jim Jones succeeded in leading 914 of his followers to ...
Views: 1340 - Life Coaching; Are You Right For the Job? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Fern GorinA life coach is someone who is professionally trained to help others realize their lives’ potentials and achieve their goals. If you’re toying with the idea of treading this noble career path, your intention is definitely in the right place. Not only can it be a lucrative niche, but it’s also a ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - The Most Powerful Word - NO! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Angel TrueIn our society the default answer to nearly every question is "Yes." Advertising is all geared towards getting us to say "Yes - I need that." We phrase our inquiries looking for yes: "Would you like more coffee?" "Would you be interested in joining me for dinner?" "Would you help me move next ...
Views: 1340 - You’re On This Planet; Do You Know Why? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Gail BarkerThese days, there seems to be a lot of discussion in the world about “life purpose”. Certainly, I experience this to be the case in the various circles in which I find myself. Oh, the degree varies; the form and substance of the conversation changes. But the upshot of it all is the same: why am ...
Views: 1340 - Career Strategy: Ask for Help - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Marsha EganPeople who have more luck than others aren’t afraid to ask others for help. While some might think that this is a sign of weakness, it really isn’t. It is a signal of success. Asking people for help in terms of a referral to someone or opening the door for a possible meeting with someone is ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - How to Become Successful – The First Step - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Graham DragonAs a researcher and promoter of personal development and success systems the commonest question by far that I hear is “How can I be successful?” How to be successful is the driving force for most people with whom I come into contact. Not surprising really, as this is my niche and my area of ...
Views: 1339 - The Moment Of Truth Comes Any Time You Want To Hear It - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Warren RedmanQuote from The 9 Steps to Emotional Fitness by Warren Redman There comes time when we will each be confronted by a life-changing event or decision. Perhaps you have already faced one or two of those in your life. You will understand what I mean if you have. Frequently, the people who ask for ...
Views: 1338 - Using the Law of Attraction to Achieve Success - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Julie DonleyA few years ago, there was a movie produced called “The Secret” which introduced to the mainstream population the principles of the Law of Attraction. The basic premise is that whatever you dream of, you can create by focusing on what you want and how you will feel when you achieve it. If you ...
Views: 1337 - Definitions: Part 3-What a Personal Business Coach May Look at for Your Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2018 from Steve ScottPreviously, we looked at needs, wants goals and priorities. A personal business coach or a personal development business coach also has to bring an aptitude to help the person being coached to better understand themselves internally. As a business coach in Houston, I believe the following are ...
Views: 1336 - How Much Do You Plan to Earn In 2007? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Irena WhitfieldDid you ask this question and have your answer for this year? I know it looks a bit too traditional to force you into a new year resolution. But it's an obvious truth that most people don't rush into changes and into action. They look for 'a reason' so long that they never change and continue ...
Views: 1335 - Ethical bribes create trust, value and leads - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf you’re like most experts, you’re looking for ways to reach more of your market in order to build trust, create value and ultimately do business. One of the best ways to do this is to give potential customers and clients a “taste” of what you do by way of samples. Someone who perfected this ...
Views: 1334 - A New Sales Outlook - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Linda KesterSales is a mindset. Equipment leasing brokers face far greater challenges than ever before. They are used to the sting of disappointment when a transaction is declined, but that familiar sting has turned into laceration infected with negativity. The changes in the marketplace are like a ...
Views: 1333 - Turn Up Your Light - by Installment #15
The Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction can be used to facilitate success through a positive paradigm of integrity, ease, enthusiasm and co-creation rather than the all-too-familiar negative paradigm of hard work, struggle, stress and manipulation. This paradigm shift ...
Views: 1333 - Learning as an Incentive ‘in itself’ - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThe method of rewarding and deterring is usually applied to control the behaviour of the class. When it comes to learning it is of remote relevance. Learning by competition has disadvantages that are usually felt after the intellect develops beyond a point of instructive obedience. Instructive ...
Views: 1332 - 4 No-Brainer Success Secrets to a Thriving Coaching Business - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasWhen I first started my coaching business I was like many of you. I struggled to get that next client. I labored to get in front of the right people. I networked like a fool, determined I was going to make this work. Then, I have a big “duh!” moment. I discovered 4 no-brainer secrets ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - Are You Afraid of Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre You Afraid of Public Speaking? You are not alone! Most people are terrified of public speaking but did you know there is something you can do about it? With practice, a mentor and a system everyone can become an incredible public speaker. One of the best ways to start is the ...
Views: 1330 - Rebound - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Jill DoukaLately many of my clients say to me: Jill, I find it difficult to find the courage to face the challenges in my life, do you have any suggestions? Hmm, I see some heads nodding so most of you know what I am talking about. The other day another client was furious; you could see “smokes” ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Yes, Honey, You can Have The Dream Life – Only 4 things Needed & Here They Are! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou have a dream, a big dream of life being easier and more amazing than it is at the moment… You also have a doubt, a big doubt that it can never really get any better than this… And unfortunately, the doubt wins. And so you stay stuck. Wanting but fighting yourself and therefore ...
Views: 1329 - Training Lesson: Using Your Mistakes To Springboard To Success Adapted From Success For Dummies - by Each of us at one time or another has thought about how wonderful it would be to have as much foresight as hindsight. Then we could avoid making mistakes! Not only is that hope unrealistic, it's also unwise. Mistakes are often the springboard for major accomplishments. Here's a good example: ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Resume Questions - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Krista Mitchell1. Does my resume really need to be one page? No. The length should be as long as it takes to briefly describe your skills, education, and experience, and accomplishments which are relevant to the job for which you are applying; however, try to keep it two pages or less or you risk not having ...
Views: 1327 - The Seven Sisters of Success - by I recently had a chance to interview several groups of extremely successful people. A handful are famous athletes, several are nationally known artists, writers or politicians, and all are multi-millionaires. I asked them for the keys, or essential factors that allowed them to accomplish so ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Unlock the Door to Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Frederique MurphyThere is a secret in life and in business that you may not be aware of. It is the biggest one, the one that, without your uncovering it, will stand in your way on the path to success. Here it is: Where you are today in your life and in your business is a direct result of only one person - and ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - A Different Point Of View About The Peter Principle - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiIn 1969 Lawrence J Peter and Lawrence Hull published their humorous work, The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. As Wikipedia describes it, "They suggest that people will tend to be promoted until they reach their ‘position of maximum incompetence’". And since that time, most people ...
Views: 1326 - Building a Credible Business Credit Profile - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Kim CarpentierBuilding a Credible Business Credit Profile will give a funding source a proper view of your business. Your “Internal Reality” needs to be your “External Perception”. Internal Reality = External Perception Stop presenting your business as a Hobby. Getting funding sources to give you money is ...
Views: 1326 - Three Tips To Develop Your Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you a leader either in your work place or in school? Maybe you want to develop your leadership skills and bring them to the next level. In this article, I will be describing to you three tips on how you can do so. I hope you will open your mind to what I am about to share here. I believe it ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Emotional Leveraging: It’s Really Not Manipulation? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: “Leverage” has become a significant if not dominant concept in the corporate lexicon and it’s now a buzzword used every day in many ways. Here are examples of how I’ve heard “leverage” used: “He carries a lot of leverage” and “You’re not exercising the right leverage” and “How do we ...
Views: 1325 - Financial Success Requires the Willingness to Take Action - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving financial success, especially on the internet, requires quick and meaningful action to be taken. This is to say that as internet business opportunities reveal themselves, and they will, it is up to the individual to act swiftly and decisively. Most successful entrepreneurs will tell ...
Views: 1325 - How To Be In Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Susanna KearneyI am thinking abut the meaning of “Success” today perhaps because I am turning 52 in March and pondering how I want to spend my energy in the next final third of my life. “Being Successful” I will not lie has mattered to me too much at times. I have spun my own wheels in the muddy morass of my ...
Views: 1325 - 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: 1325(2 votes) - In a Conflict Clinging to Innocence Is a Deadly Trap - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Most people avoid conflict situations because conflicts hurt and very few people know what to do when a conflict erupts. I am not talking about a major conflict, a war or a terrorist attack, but the conflicts that happen every day: a surprising argument with your friend; a fight ...
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