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You may be one of the millions who when asked how you’re doing, just say “fine”. Mel has written a terrific book, a hands-on guide to help you identify where and how your life has gone stale and how to win back the energy and passion that you know sits within you.
A short article on the “rejection factor” and how it keeps women from reaching for top jobs. The takeaway? Merely encouraging women to apply for top positions isn’t enough.
It’s hard to believe that 2019 is coming to a close. As Christmas and the new year approach, we can’t help but look ahead with renewed enthusiasm for the year that’s coming and the goals we aspire to deliver. And yet, how many of us really look deeply at our current state and truly think about what needs to change?
With each transition on our life’s journey, we have goals to achieve. As time moves on, the weeks go by, and despite our best intentions, the goal slips out of our hands. As we let it go or as we persevere, we often wonder, “Why is this so difficult?”
The Compound Effect is based on the principle that decisions shape your destiny and little, everyday decisions will take you either to the life you desire or to disaster by default.
The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face – we hold ourselves back.
Being busy has almost become a badge of honor and one of the most overused words around. This article is an interesting short read and talks about information overload damaging our ability to daydream and be creative.
People rarely do all that they know how to do. Almost everyone you know, including yourself, has a large gap between their knowledge and the action they take based on that knowledge. In other words, they have a “knowing-doing” gap.
We have two images of our self. One is the external image, which shows up in the way we walk, talk, dress etc. and the other is the internal image, how we see ourselves in our mind.
Fear can be extreme or it can be mild, but it usually prevents us from taking important steps to achieve positive results. Some examples include asking for a raise, asking someone out on a date, jumping out of an airplane, or speaking up in an important meeting.
What is the definition of negotiation? According to CollinsDictionary.com, a negotiation is “a formal discussion between people who have different aims or intentions during which they try to reach an agreement.” That doesn’t sound daunting or difficult, does it?
One of the key messages is about reminding yourself how to look at life from the inside out and not as we are conditioned in our modern world, to look at life only through external or outside influences and have those determine how we feel inside.
One of the first things I ask my coaching clients to do is to create a vision for their future life. What would they love to be, do, or have, if there were no constraints in the way?
Time. It seems to pass faster each year. However, each year gifts us with the same 8,760 hours. How productive have you been with your time so far in 2019? Did you accomplish many of your goals or resolutions yet?
Following our theme this month of taking a break and recharging I recommend you take a copy of this book on vacation.
In line with our theme this month of getting back into gear after the summer slow down, there are three great tips in this article on how to feel inspired when you’ve lost motivation.
If you are a serious student of personal development then you might want to grab hold of a copy for yourself; I think you’ll find it enlightening!
The power of a woman by herself is astounding, but when partnered with other women, it is immeasurable.
There are 144 days left in 2019. Have you planned your vacation yet? How many PTO days do you have left for 2019
I wanted to share this short article because I think it sends a strong message. It’s about Dianne Feinstein, still going strong in the Senate at age 84, still as sharp as a tack, and still making a significant difference.
A terrific little book, written 25 years ago by a martial arts expert, that describes the learning path to mastery. The description of what’s happening when we reach a plateau in our performance is particularly enlightening.
It’s summer, and a perfect day for the pool. EEK. But, it’s a workday, and you have an unending list. It becomes the all too familiar summer vs. work conundrum.
Mother’s Day is upon us. While reflecting on this month’s topic, I started thinking about different types of mothers and the role this annual celebratory day imparts on our lives
What does it take to be an influential communicator in today’s information-overload, attention deficit, and distraction-driven world? Do you have to morph into a superhuman communicator to keep people tuned into your ideas when you’re face to face?
When was the last time you dipped your toes in the sand, skied the slopes, unplugged from technology and spent quality time with those you love? Decades ago, taking a vacation once or twice a year was expected. In today’s world, for too many, it doesn’t even make the list of annual to-dos.
The common form of ‘spring-cleaning’ tends to center around straightening the house, but what about us? Have you ever considered renewing yourself of the yuck in your life? Maybe we need to rid ourselves of negative thoughts, behaviors or environments in our personal or professional life.
Women pilots have come a long way since I started flying decades ago, and although there is still a ways to go, here’s another couple of excellent current examples from Air India, and Delta Airlines, of how women are making strides in aviation.
If you don’t have much vacation time available or you really don’t think you can get away for too long, check out this article.
Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” said confidence “has a look, has a feel, has a sound.” Read this short Bizwomen article on Mika’s three simple tips.
Along with the new year, comes renewed energy and desire to improve from the year that just ended. Some of us have strong desires to achieve lofty goals. Taking action toward those goals can become difficult by the second or third week. In order to set yourself up for success, here are some coaching tips to help you thrive in 2020.