How StrengthsFinder Changed My Life Last year I was searching for more fulfillment at work. I had been in sales and marketing for 13 years, and though the company was successful, something was missing. I felt if I kept doing the same thing for much longer, I would look back with regret. One of the [...]
With the New Year fast approaching, many are dutifully setting goals and planning the coming year, including me. Sometimes in an effort to move forward we forget to resolve the past. As we lurch forward into the new year, we may have a foot stuck in some quicksand from the past. How can we step [...]
I once had a client, whom I'll call "Jane," that came into coaching not being able to see the possibilities in her life because of the pain in her life. And rightfully so. Jane had experienced a messy divorce, lost many close friends in the process, was deserted by other key family members, wasn't making [...]
When I think about the future of coaching, I envision a world where coaching techniques are widely used in a variety of circumstances and professions. From school classrooms to executive boardrooms, I see powerful questions, effective communication, listening well, and other coaching competencies being used to move people forward. But for that to happen, pure [...]
What would it feel like to come home from your next vacation relaxed, refreshed, and reinvigorated? If you think like me, it would feel amazingly good. I envision having the energy and enthusiasm I need to get back to work, and I would feel free from stress. People I interact with on my first day back [...]
Could you benefit from a stronger sense of faith? Have you ever considered coaching as a way to grow your faith? When you take a look at the core competencies of coaching, they may appear to be a list of ethical guidelines. More rules to follow. It may not be clear that coaching can bolster your faith [...]
I drove to work early on a mild, spring day. My lunch cooler was packed with water, snacks, and a sandwich. And as I made my way to my office, I listened to the morning news on the radio. A new day beckoned! Just before 9am, I pulled into the parking lot, ready for my [...]
Assessments help people to get to know themselves. You might be surprised to find out how many people think they know themselves but when it comes down to it, they really don't know much about themselves at all. Assessments provide a safe, confidential way for people to learn new things about themselves and how to [...]
The momentum is building. You’ve finished your classes, got your first client, and you’re off to a strong start. But like a racehorse that bolts from the gate but quickly falls behind, you wonder if you’ll ever make it to the finish line into full-time coaching success. It doesn’t have to be that way. In [...]
Do your clients struggle with a fixed mindset? As I have been pressing forward as a life coach, learning about a fixed vs. growth mindset, especially through the research of Carol Dwek, has made a big difference in my own personal approach. I believe her insights will help you professionally and personally. What is a [...]