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- ***The One Step That Ensures Personal Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI love interacting with positive people. The energy they emit is like fuel for the inspirational fire to those around them. Years ago, in an early post-college job, I overheard an older co-worker ask another much younger associate why he was always in a good mood. Even today, the answer still ...
Views: 3307(2 votes) - ***A Lesson in 'Simplicity' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThere are a lot of things in life that are truly complicated and challenging to solve – a long-term solution for peace in the Middle East, calculus, mapping the human genome, or deciphering if my wife is really ‘fine’ or if I’m actually in trouble. On the other hand, there are things that ...
Views: 2923(1 vote) - ***The World is Your Canvas - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAs the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ...
Views: 2998 - ***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: 3101(3 votes) - ***Coaching Skill: Imagine The Possibilities - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI have two young children who bring me inexpressible joy. Like any parent, I could give a long, itemized list of all the “how’s” and “why’s” they make my heart soar. One trait I notice, when observing them and their friends, is their sheer power of imagination. I’m fascinated at how my son ...
Views: 2820 - ***The Power of "Why" - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Bruce Schneider‘Why’ – one simple word that contains a powerful question within it. There’s been a lot of focus on the power of “why,” in terms of understanding one’s motivation and what truly drives individuals to go after whatever it is they’re seeking. I’d like to take a different look at ‘why’ in ...
Views: 2750 - ***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: 2682(1 vote) - ***Do the Math - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHere’s a little brain teaser for you. Why are all the following equations correct? 1 = 1 24 = 1 1,440 = 1 86,400 = 1 Did you get it right away? Need a clue? OK, here’s a hint…take it one day at a time. Got it now? No? Well, as much as I would enjoy making you rack your brain to ...
Views: 2745 - ***Intuitive Hits & Misses - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderIntuition is knowing without knowing how you know. It’s that flash of insight you get about something. You’re an intuitive being, even though you might think you’re not. Some people are more in touch with their intuitive self than others, but we all have similar innate abilities. The more ...
Views: 3282 - ***Certification, Certificate, or Just Plain Certifiable? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderWith coaching having become such a fast growing field over the past decade, there's a lot of information out there about coach training and certification, and it can be a bit confusing. Let's see if we can sort out a few things. Certification - A certification program is one that requires you ...
Views: 3550 - ***Apples to Apples - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHow Much Does it Really Cost to Become a Coach? How to read between the lines and know what you actually receive from coach training. Put Away Your Spreadsheet! So, you are beginning to consider coach training as a possible next step - either for use within your career or as a livelihood. ...
Views: 4553 - ***Making a Difference While Making a Living - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderMany people don't believe in the adage, "Do what you love and the money will follow," and, consequently, they spend years in unfulfilling jobs. They know, deep inside, that there is more to life (and to work) than what they’re currently doing, but they don’t believe that they can actually make a ...
Views: 4931(3 votes) - ***What Exactly Is Coaching? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderIf you haven't already asked yourself this question, it's important that you do so before you consider becoming a professional coach. There are many misconceptions out there, and understanding what coaching is not can be just as important as knowing what coaching actually is. What Coaching ...
Views: 4916(1 vote) - ***Your World is Your View - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce Schneider“We do not see things as they are. We see them as we are.” Quote from the Talmud Each moment of your life describes who you are and gives you an opportunity to decide if that’s who you want to be. The world we see is defined only by our perceptions of it, and who we see ...
Views: 3804(1 vote) - ***Why Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderWhy Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches About 5 years ago I wrote an article entitled “Healing from the Inside Out” that was published on this site. It stated that the consciousness movement around the world reflected advancement in human evolution – a growing ...
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