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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- What Is Your Career Lens: Scarcity Or Abundance? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Francine GaillourDo you frequently have moments of fear that you might not get the "reward" or the promotion, or the position, or the assignment, or the referrals, or the patients, or the funding, or the career growth you want? If you answered yes, and if you believe you are "just as qualified" as the other ...
Views: 909 - What is Your Unique Ability? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Beth FrankMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 1894 - What To Look For From An Executive Coach - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: A recent review and analysis "Coaching: A Global Study of Successful Practices - Current Trends and Future Possibilities 2008-2018" commissioned by the American Management Association demonstrated an expanding interest in and use of executive coaching worldwide, primarily aimed ...
Views: 1008 - What you learn in a digital marketing course - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Shiva KumarDigital marketing is not as simple as many of you think. You cannot attain the desired result by sending too many emails, or by posting too many articles about your business in various sites. It needs a lot of planning and initiative to develop business through online. When we say digital ...
Views: 1004 - What You’ve Got is Hot - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniAny idea that pops into your head and makes you excited is a good one. How do you know that you should follow through on that idea? Trust yourself, take action and you’ll get your evidence. Your inner guidance only gives you ideas that you have the resources and ability to create. To help you ...
Views: 1179 - What's going to be different this year? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you ever catch yourself whining like a five-year-old about your business rather than shining like a rockstar CEO? We all whine, and it usually feels justified. After all, we're simply stating the truth about the reality of our finances, overwhelm and how so-and-so ticked us ...
Views: 1341 - What's In Your Toolbox? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Lorraine GroutYou've followed a dream to motivate others to achieve their goals by establishing yourself as a coach or trainer. You may even have evolved a speciality - weight loss or life coach perhaps - and have a handful of clients. What are the tools you need to succeed as a coach? Next to your training, ...
Views: 1188 - Whatcha Gonna Do About It? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIs money, or the lack of it, giving you heartache? Needing it, spending it, and attracting it can certainly be a fun game. Yet, you may not be experiencing any joy at all. Even when you have a sufficient amount in the bank, money can still stir up emotions and give you instant stress. Most ...
Views: 1096 - What’s Really Going On With Self Sabotage? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJudith here. A former client (“Matthew”) went from executive position to executive position, each time hoping that his new employer would allow him to shine. Each time, as he explained to us, he started out feeling empowered by the hope that this time his boss would respect his intelligence, ...
Views: 1146 - What’s the difference between vision, mission, and purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaVision – What am I creating? This would be from my standpoint (features, services/products, $, ideal client, etc.) Mission – How am I helping/servicing my clients? What are the end results from the clients standpoint? Purpose – What is it inside of me that makes me do or brings out the ...
Views: 3861 - When is the Sale Complete? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2015 from Rand GolletzYou just closed a huge deal; time to celebrate. Another buyer has decided that you da man. Time to cash the check and move on to the next opportunity. Not so fast, Mr./Ms. Wonderful! You've neglected Rule #1 in marketing: Customer expectations begin just as your attentiveness begins to ...
Views: 1751 - When Leadership Veers Off Course - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Asa BeaversIn case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ...
Views: 1333 - When Reality Bites, It's Decision Time - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt was almost time for me to be wheeled into the surgery room and the surgeon came to see if I had any questions. He got into the details of what was going to happen and my heart started pounding! I had a tumor in the palm of my right hand and he was going to make a larger incision than ...
Views: 1149 - When sales suck, take a step back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSeveral years back, I hosted a prosperity forum where several people were chatting about how frustrating it was to not have enough sales in their business. All of them said they were focused positively, taking all the action they could think of to reach their business goals, yet it wasn't ...
Views: 1023 - When to Spend Money - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniNo matter how much money you have in your possession, decisions involving money can be exhausting. Some decisions you make might feel good in the moment, but feel bad later. Sometimes you may say "no" to a purchase or investment thinking that you’ll wait until a later date, and then arrive at ...
Views: 1245 - Where Did Rumsfeld Go Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Rand GolletzFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's recently released memoir, Known and Unknown, reveals a man of prodigious intellect (no surprise), an endearing sense of humor and little self-doubt. Whether or not you're a fan of the Secretary, it's a great read. Secretary Rumsfeld's book tour has ...
Views: 870 - White Kitchen Cabinets an Excellent Idea To Brighten Up Your Kitchen - by Would you like to imbue your kitchen space with an elegant and vintage aesthetic? If you want a kitchen that is both functional and visually appealing, that makes guests and visitors stop in their tracks to admire the design and furnishings, then you should definitely consider installing a set ...
Views: 192 - Who Are The Career Cheaters And What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiOver our many years of executive coaching, it’s been clear that many people are unable to give themselves fully to creating a robustly successful career. There are many underlying reasons for this pattern, most of them caused by unconscious beliefs that were developed very early on and now ...
Views: 1068 - Who Are You Meant to Be? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThink for a moment of a time when you felt truly connected to yourself – you were on purpose, knew what you needed, had a plan to get it, and felt passionate about doing so. Although many of us have experienced times when we felt we were acting from our true selves, aligned with our interests ...
Views: 1509 - Who benefits from coaching? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIn my last post I shared What does a Life Coach do? The next question that I get is who benefits from coaching or what are the benefits of coaching? "Coaching benefits all those who see a gap between where they are and where they want to be and most importantly want to bridge that gap!" ...
Views: 1293 - Who is the best business coach in India? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2020 from Sonali SInghEvery great performer has a coach. As the pace of the world of business gets faster and more competitive, it’s difficult to keep up with all the changes in your industry – in addition to running your business every day. Business coaches help you with the winning game plan for your business. ...
Views: 880 - Who is the perfect employee? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Hugh StewartI’ve blogged about setting the stage for attracting and engaging the best employees – primarily understanding the company’s culture and business, designing the role and creating the flow and process. So who is the perfect employee? First off, what is meant by employee? When I use the word ...
Views: 1411 - Who’s Running the Show? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Annette SegalYour stomach is tied up in knots. You need to tell a colleague what you really think, but you can’t...fearful of the reaction. Sweat breaks out on your palms. You need to say ‘No” to an unreasonable request, but a voice within tells you saying no isn’t acceptable. Who’s running the show? ...
Views: 1137 - Why Both Confidence and Humility are Important to Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Mary-Ann OwensLeaders need to instill confidence in others; they need to be positive about the vision, mission, strategy and goals of the organization. The best leaders convey confidence in the face of adversity, change, and in the midst of uncertainty. This confident way of being helps those around the ...
Views: 2023 - Why Coaches need a Personal Profile - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Sonia ThomasIf you are a coach with any kind of web presence - even if it is just one web page with your contact details - you need a personal profile. When people find information on you on the web, they want to find out more about you and what you can do to help them and a personal profile can help ...
Views: 953 - Why Doubling Your Memory is Hot Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Doubling Your Long-Term Memory Leads to Longevity Did you know your brain is always using multi-senses, not just one, for comprehension? When we are listening to anyone speaking to us (giving a lecture, or movie dialogue), our brain is using a variety of senses, not just our ears, to ...
Views: 1334 - Why Executive Coaching is Needed Today More Than Ever - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsOne of my favorite reports is the annual Corporate Issues Survey by Ken Blanchard Companies. The report reveals the top challenges for Organizations, Management, Employee Development and Human Resources. In the 2008 report, the top five challenges in each area are as follows: Organizational ...
Views: 1241 - Why Goal Setting Makes You Freeze - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Matthew FerryA life coaching client wrote in, “I have a question, When ever we are asked what our dreams and goals are, I like freeze, I can never really come up with what my dreams are and can’t find goals that excite me., its like they have been suppressed for so long I don’t even know. Its like when ever ...
Views: 739 - Why Having Satisfied Customers Isn't Enough - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Asa BeaversCustomer satisfaction – I’ve heard it… you’ve heard it a gazillion times. Businesses, large and small, striving to fulfill their customers needs and desires. Doing everything they can to meet the customer’s expectations or demands; seemingly believing that as long as they have content ...
Views: 1506 - Why is a Good Private Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Hardeep SinghLike all educators in the planet, private tuitions have tasks. Hiring a private teachers for the kid must be while using ability of the tutor to meet these responsibilities. The first responsibility is optimizing the time spent with the boy during tutorial hours. Further, it is the ...
Views: 1455 - Why Is There A Need For Executive Education Training - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThe executive education becoming a norm instead of an expectation is now on the rise. Whether a person happens to run his own business or happens to work as the CEO of a particular company, even the executives at the higher level are the beneficiary from various courses that are designed ...
Views: 913 - Why it's Important to Treat Your Employees Well - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Marcus TaylorI'm a firm believer that if you treat your employees well - that is; trust them, offer them what they want, and treat them with respect, you will receive exactly that back from them. People radiate back exactly what they are given to them, so if you want a workforce who are going to cooperate ...
Views: 3144 - Why Many People Go Through “Growth Shudders” After Big Wins - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: The Fear of Being Fabulous can show up in countless ways, but one that deserves extra attention is what we call "Growth Shudders." It happens in response to a big win, a recent promotion, and/or more money than ever believed possible. There are countless other scenarios that ...
Views: 1089 - Why Organization Leaders Necessity Executive Education - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Sonu ParasharThere are many courses and widening space between what your staffs require and what is offered in the current market for executive leadership education. The solution is to connect learning environment with strategic business creation, with greater perseverance on the theme, so that skillful ...
Views: 1081 - Why People Are So Afraid to Own Their Careers - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiMy husband Jim Sniechowski, PhD and I just completed a series of interviews dedicated to discovering what makes career management so difficult for most people. And the majority of the answers we repeatedly received fell into these three categories: * I shouldn’t have to toot my own horn. My ...
Views: 930 - Why You Need A Coach - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsWhen you hear the word “coach”, what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players? Coaching is no longer reserved to sports teams; it ...
Views: 1212 - Why You Need A Top CEO Coach - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Mike MyattYou’re already the CEO, so why do you need a Top CEO Coach? The obvious anwswer is that CEOs simply have more to gain from intelligent counsel than any other person on the org chart. Given the nature of the position, along with the numerous studies that have provided ample data affirming the ...
Views: 1569 - Why You Need to Know the Difference between Context and Agenda - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiI’m sure you’ve heard people say things like “I was taken out of context,” “They took her statement out of context” or “You can’t take people out of context” because if you do you will distort their message and misunderstand what they are saying. And then blame them for whatever you don’t like ...
Views: 1055 - WHY YOU SHOULD ASK WHY? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Peter MackechnieIf you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there - Lewis Carroll It doesn’t matter whether I’m working with Entrepreneurs, Executives or Business Owners the question WHY always comes up at some stage. The context normally arises when we begin to look at what drives the ...
Views: 1169 - Why You Should Never Go Overtime With Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Steven StasczakWe all have internal clocks in our heads and when your clock says “times up” your brain will disconnect from the input it is receiving. I attend Church on regular basis and of course there is a sermon midway through the mass. Our Monsignor would broadcast from the pulpit for about 15 minutes at ...
Views: 1140 - Women Rising to the Top: Shattering the Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Ariadne MoisiadesVery few people rise to the top of the corporate world. Of those who do, proportionally even fewer of them are women. So what’s special about the women who do make it to the top? As they say in ballroom dance, “Both partners make the routine look effortless, but the women do it ...
Views: 1048 - Work/Life Balance - 1-Minute Practice - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenHave We Created a Monster?...Welcome to the Information Revolution! "The glut of information no longer adds to our quality of life, but instead begins to cultivate stress, confusion, and even ignorance." --David Shenk (award-winning, best-selling author) When the overwhelming pressures of ...
Views: 998 - Working With Meaning - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from David PeckAre leaders who enjoy their work the lucky ones, or do they make better choices? Human nature is to feel a bit of envy for those who do work they love. The majority of us were taught that work isn’t meant to be fun—it’s supposed to be hard or stressful. In fact, we are meant ...
Views: 1203 - Writing the Project's Business Case - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Pashori LalWriting the Project's Business Case 1 Why do we need a Business Case? Let us begin with where the project starts off from. In any business change will be required, even if it is to progress the business against targets that have already been set. It may be introducing a new sales ...
Views: 1081 - Year End Wrap Up - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniThe end of the year can either be one of the most relaxing times or it can be hectic. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Preparation for the holidays and travel are only a part of the year-end priorities. The end of the year is a good time for reflection on what has been and what you’d like to ...
Views: 1535 - Yes, Success Can Happen To You - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMy business seems to make major leaps in growth whenever I get fed up with the long lulls of the same ol', same ol'. Growth spurt #1 ... After my first couple of years coaching, I plateaued at $60k a year. It was covering my bills but I was working a lot. Coaching clients and teleclasses ...
Views: 1269 - Yin and Yang for Easier Success - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Hunter PhoenixIn Chinese philosophy, there is the concept we know as yin and yang. Very simply put, it’s the idea that opposites only exist in relation to each other. The outer circle represents “everything”, while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies. Notice, ...
Views: 1183 - You Are Here - by Submitted on May 20, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAre you here … present and reading this article, or is a part of your brain somewhere else? Nothing really matters except how you feel right now. Focusing your energy on the past or future won’t give you much pleasure if you’re not finding joy in the now. Being present is totally under ...
Views: 1158 - You Can Totally Pull Off a Launch (And Success Isn't Dependent Upon Five Or Six Figures) - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEntrepreneurs seem to have an endless supply of ideas for new products and services. What they often lack is the follow through to take an idea into a sellable format and the marketing 'know how' to back it up. You may be living this experience right now. You have a pretty good solution to a ...
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