How Coaching Works: Examples From My Own Life
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I was really torn about whether to discuss this publicly, but I believe authentic sharing provides value and that is my intention.
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A Better Way to Network
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Ideally we want networking to be both fun and useful. But how do we make that happen? Learn what the best networkers do that the average person does not.
Read MoreSeven Ways a Personal Brand Can Help Your Career
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Heard of personal branding but not sure why you should bother? This article explain how branding yourself can help you move your career from good to great.
Read MoreWhen is Pushy Not Pushy?
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Are you avoiding asking for referrals or business because you don't want to be pushy? You may be hurting both yourself and your relationships.
Read MoreAre You Swimming Upstream?
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Where are you fighting your nature in an attempt to fit in with professional expectations? Consider the alternative…
Read MoreReviewing Last Year? Approach it Like a Bullfighter
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Successful individuals and organizations regularly review progress and evaluate how to do better. Here are some tips for improving that process. Plus, it’s more fun!
Read MoreThe Human Side of Business Development
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With the recent wackiness of the economy, it is easy to get caught up in the drama and accept prevailing ideas about what is and is not possible. But when you get clear about where you stand and what you do have control over, you are in a much better position to take advantage of business development opportunities. I invite you to focus on the following: Do What You Do Best.
Read MoreCareer Decision Making: Is It Calculated Risk or Foolishness?
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Very often “brilliance” is really just a risk that turned out well. If a situation ends badly does that mean pursuing that avenue was foolish? After coaching people for more than a decade, this is my two cents on the subject. The difference between a calculated risk and foolishness is that a risk is something that you feel you must do in order to be true to yourself. It is not always easy to determine, but this is a very different inquiry from evaluating what is objectively the best, smartest, or most sensible choice. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that robbing a bank is not something that anyone does to be true to themselves.
Read MoreChanging Your Self-Talk: What Would Superman Do?
/Has that post-New Years malaise set in yet? You know, I'm referring to that time period when the initial energy has worn off and that resolution starts to feel more burdensome than inspiring. Rather than just getting resigned or angry with yourself, do what a superhero would do. Look for an antidote. Like so many things, the antidote for the New Year’s blahs is simple but not always easy. The key is to focus on revising how you think about yourself rather than focusing on changing behavior. Human beings resist change.
Read MoreOde to Persistence
/You may just need more time for the results of your efforts to start manifesting. So, when is persistence worth it and when should you just go home and eat ice cream? You first need to identify whether you are experiencing temporary setbacks or if there is a fatal flaw in your goal.
Read MoreA Surprisingly Useful New Year's Activity
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Last year on New Years I sat down with a few friends, a stack of magazines, glue sticks and a big piece of cardboard and created a vision of what I wanted in my life for 2010. The interesting thing about vision boards is that they provide access to beliefs, ideas, or desires that you may not otherwise be aware of. Last year at this time, I was completely focused on my coaching practice in the U.S. It had not occurred to me to me that I might soon be living abroad. Yet this was the vision board I created:
Read MoreMind vs Heart: Moving to Turkey!
/Greetings from Istanbul! Some of you may be wondering why you haven’t heard from me in a while. The quick summary is that my father died in January, I became depressed, and decided to shake myself out of it by moving to Turkey. So, I have been busy getting settled, trying to learn Turkish, and developing business here. YES, I AM STILL COACHING CLIENTS IN THE U.S. I do most of my work by phone, and my phone numbers haven’t changed. Don’t hesitate to call. (Turkey is seven hours ahead of Eastern time, ten hours ahead of Pacific time. Call anytime, though. I work odd hours and turn off my phone at night.)
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