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Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Robert SimicTime Is Not Your Problem - by Robert Simic- Applying the Law of Attraction - How to Manifest your Intentions - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Matthew FerrySimple : Just keep doing what you are doing. Manifesting is not think and wait. When Law of Attraction is moving successfully in your life, you are in action. You are alive. You are inspired. You are thriving. You are naturally in action all day every day. Most people think manifesting ...
Views: 1771(2 votes) - Be the Expert: The Key to Creating High Level Visibility and Attracting All the Clients You Need - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-Haas“Expert? I’m no expert. Yes I’ve had training and have been doing this for a while, but I’m not an expert.” Stop right there! Many coaches have complete confidence in their coaching abilities, yet they still are unable to see themselves as experts. They say “there are others who have ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Reorganize your life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Leslie GailI recently read about this study conducted by Nobel Prize recipient Daniel Kahneman. He believed we would all feel a lot better if we spent our time more wisely. He conducted a diary study with 909 women in Austin, Texas. He asked them to record all the activities they did during the day and ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - ***Essential Time Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamila HarkavyEssential Time Management By Kamila Harkavy There’s something about the end of the year: whether it’s that business slows down, looking at the year in review – what went well, what didn’t, what could be improved or different; or that people start thinking about the New Year and making a ...
Views: 1418(5 votes) - *** WHY Get Money Coaching or Life Purpose Coaching? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamila HarkavyCoaching, like therapy, and other forms of self-improvement has it's detractors or skeptics who question the need for coaching and the benefits. In fact, EVERYONE benefits from having a coach because no matter what kind of genius you are at what you do, a coach can offer you perspective, ...
Views: 1684(6 votes) - Coaches- 3 Tips to Overcome Nerves When Discussing What You Charge - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Tom BufordMost of us get a little nervous when discussing our fees. Some of us get VERY nervous. A little case of the nerves is always fine, but when it gets to the point that you try to avoid the subject of your fees altogether it becomes damaging to your business. Many of you reading this have probably ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Coaches, Raise Your Fees - 3 Critical Reasons to Increase Your Income - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Tom BufordOwning a coaching business can be very rewarding and lucrative. Unfortunately, too many coaches turn their businesses into struggling headaches. One of the key components to being a successful coach is knowing what to charge and how to get it. There are many talented coaches out there who are ...
Views: 1043(3 votes) - It’s Your Choice – Hand-Wringing or Strategizing - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldMy youngest sister once told me (very insightfully)” “Face it, Jo; you’re not happy unless you have something to worry about. Once one worry is resolved, you just find something else to worry about.” She was absolutely right; I had to laugh at her observation. However it took someone else to ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - Is It Time You Write to Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you a life coach (or not) who toys with the idea of writing articles, e-books, and/or books? Don’t let a block stop you from making a difference; someone is waiting to hear from you. Imagine receiving emails that say something like “I had a breakthrough when I read your article.” (from a ...
Views: 2140(4 votes) - I have a Personal Life Coach. This makes me both wise and cool. I know you want one. But how do you choose? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Janet WhiteheadIf you want to be the best you can be in sport, you get a coach. Ditto for Life. I'm wise and cool to have a coach... but wait, does this make me wiser and cooler if I am also a certified professional coach? Not only that, if I've had the experience of being coached by a number of coaches? ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Law of Attraction Lesson: Ignore Reality to Achieve Manifesting Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the keys to manifesting what you want with the Law of Attraction is to ignore what you see in front of you and focus instead on what you are creating.The more you can do this the faster your reality will morph from what it is today to what you want it to be. But I know this is ...
Views: 4865(2 votes) - Back to School Self-Esteem Check Up - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kathleen HassanNew clothes… check. School supplies… check. New shoes… check. It’s that time again! Some kids are nervous, others are excited and just about every parent is ecstatic because it feels so good to get back to a schedule, have some alone time and above all know where your kids are, that they ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - 4 No-Brainer Success Secrets to a Thriving Coaching Business - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasWhen I first started my coaching business I was like many of you. I struggled to get that next client. I labored to get in front of the right people. I networked like a fool, determined I was going to make this work. Then, I have a big “duh!” moment. I discovered 4 no-brainer secrets ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - A Model for Success - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Susan BrownIf you're looking for the ultimate model or surefire system for success, you will be disappointed. It's like trying to achieve the impossible task of building the perfect house to meet everyone's needs and personalities. The good news is that much like the solid architectural requirements for ...
Views: 1002(4 votes) - Life Coach, What Is Unique About You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou may have learned the same skills as your peers when you trained, but what is unique about you? What do you do or offer (or would like to) that’s different? Mike Litman said, “Your prosperity is hidden in the problem you were born to solve.” It’s not only about what is unique about you, ...
Views: 2495(4 votes) - Even Mentors Need Mentors and Get Out of Whack Sometimes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinLooking back (which I do only for this article), I can see how I allowed it to start and to build. I remember reading a book that contained a story very similar to a painful experience in my life over twenty years ago. I kept reading. I allowed myself to go back and dig through the painful ...
Views: 839(3 votes) - Why Should A Life Coach Write? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorHow and what do you feel when a writer shares an insight or technique that creates a desired shift for you at the inner and/or outer level? Exactly! You’re reading this now, which means you have a desire to provide a similar experience for others through your unique offering: articles, ...
Views: 1591(3 votes) - First Impressions - Right or Wrong? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Royane RealFirst impressions – they feel so accurate, but it’s so easy to get them wrong. When we meet somebody new, we size that person up in just a few seconds. A few seconds, that’s all it takes to decide whether or not we like somebody, whether we trust them, whether or not we want to get to know ...
Views: 12958(5 votes) - Choose Your Course; Never Look Back - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI can still recall this moment clearly, even though it happened over 20 years ago: I was leaving my first "corporate" job as a statistical programmer to work for a little start-up company (now known as Biogen Idec) as one of only two biostatisticians. It was a big leap in responsibility and ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Why Personal Coaching? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Carrie FlehartySuppose you really want to make major improvements in your life, then a Personal Life Coach is a must. Maybe you need as we say a helping hand to make even minor improvements in your life, then a PLC would be a good person to find. The best kept secret of the world, and successful people are ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Are You So Busy That You Are Missing What’s Right in Front of You? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczOne of the key ways we sabotage ourselves is by keeping so busy that we have no room to breathe and no room to be present. We multi-task ourselves to death while overbooking our schedules and can barely see straight. I know. I’ve been there and slip into that pattern most easily. What I ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - UberAwareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerWaking up a few days ago, who would have guessed that it would be my last normal morning; that this could happen to my fit, athletic and what I considered to be a very co-ordinated body…but it was...and it did! I often get bursts of inspiration and creativity when I get home from my runs and ...
Views: 2516(1 vote) - Overcome Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jonathan MansfieldAnyone of any age, sex, nationality or status can suffer from shyness. The general consensus is that shyness is no big deal. Nothing could be further from the truth. At best, shy people have few, if any, friends and lead quiet unfulfilled lives. In more serious cases shy people can ...
Views: 1529(3 votes) - Learning the Lesson - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Timothy MeadLearn the lesson! How many times have you been told to learn the lesson? How many times have you offered this advice to others? The questions follow, “What lesson?” and “How do I learn it?” First some background: All life forms are symbiont beings. The physical shell is a vehicle which ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Passion and Soul Purpose For Professional and Personal Success to Succeed In Sync With Your SoulTM - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Sasha SabbethI believe that we all have a deep seated memory that whispers within us telling us why we were born and what we came into life to experience. I perceive this resounding, embedded echo to be the voice of our Soul guiding us to live our Soul Purpose through living of one’s passions and heeding our ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Does Your Life Need a Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Dieter PauwelsLife coaching? As if your life needs a coach? I would be the first to admit that the term life coach is a pretty loaded term that might even sound a bit spacious and pretentious to some. Perhaps personal development coaching is a better term for what life coaching or personal coaching is ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - It Only Matters What You Think - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainEach and every day we encounter an opinion or belief that is in direct contrast to what we believe. We either accept that someone has a different opinion or we become frustrated with that person's opinion. And when you accept someone else's view of your life you then assume a belief about ...
Views: 2601 - Don't Wait on Another for Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainHave you ever blamed someone else for the life you are living? Or expect that someone else is the one responsible for giving you the life you want? Have you ever thought, "If I had different parents, siblings, or life conditions, I would have what I want in life." Guess what...you are the ...
Views: 1194 - Personal BestSubmitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyObtaining your personal best is a goal for each of each day. One would think that most of us would strive to be our personal best. Each day we find people who just settle for status quo, and who seem to care about their own problems. Have you seen those kind of people in and among us? Maybe ...
Views: 1163 - Stressful Relationships - How to Create Harmony Without Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have been so angry that you could not see straight? Perhaps you are upset with another or have stressful relationships. If you would like to create more harmony with others, it is possible. I have a family member who used to get under my skin so badly that I never wanted to ...
Views: 2211(3 votes) - What If...Enough Wasn't Good Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Angel TrueThe other day a client emailed me with an update and ended with "So thanks for the crappy assignment. It was great." The comment reminded me of the several hundred individual conversations I'd had at a festival just the weekend before. I was asking people "What If…You Could Love Your Life ...
Views: 1084 - Rusty Nails of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Ali GraceAbout two years ago, our homeowners association decided to replace the roofs on our homes. We are a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other. As our old roofs were being torn off for the first 2 weeks, the biggest issue we had were hundreds of old rusty ...
Views: 2105 - Life Coach: Solving Your Life's Problems in Two Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Ed McDonoughHaving problems and challenges in life is something we all face at one time or another. For most people, problems drag them way down emotionally and almost completely drain the life energy out of them. But it doesn't have to be that way. By making a few simple adjustments in the way you view ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - There is no "Try". - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dorothy Glover“Try not. Do or do not. There is no try!” Yoda- Star Wars Character “I will try.” Hearing these words uttered out of my own mouth filled me with dismay. My boss looked at me with defeated apprehension in his eyes, and shook his head. His reaction told me what I needed to do. Pushing myself ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - Introverts: Avoid these Two Words and Bring Your Self-Sabotage to an End - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI choose my words carefully. Always have, always will. It's part of my personality, but beyond that, I've realized how the words you use can really propel you towards success, OR get in your way. As a coach, I often hear two words from my clients that set off alarm bells (well it's not quite ...
Views: 1165 - Leverage: The Most Powerful But Misunderstood Financial and Social Connectivity Tool - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from SCOTT LIFERThe old saying if we want to marry a devout Christian girl, we must first convince or negotiate with the father, hence social leverage at work. In the business and financial world leverage is the utilization of restricted or restrained resources that are linked to a much broader resource base ...
Views: 1402 - Discover Powerful Self Improvement & Personal Development Strategies and Live Your Dream Life! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ishmail DownesIn case you were wondering what self improvement & personal development self-help means, here's a quick explanation. Basically, anything to do with improving aspects of your life. For example, career, relationships, health, psychology, etc., but by yourself - once you know how (hence the ...
Views: 1658 - Is That the Truth? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportEarlier this year, a client expressed excitement that Oprah, the woman who has everything, was going to admit that even she couldn’t lose weight and keep it off. I didn’t know what Oprah was going to say during her January show about her weight and living her best life. I only know what is true ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - 2 Reasons to Hire a Coach - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Roger SeipI want to talk with you about one of the most impactful, powerful, and highest leverage things that you can do to make this year a success.I’m talking about something that all of the top performers in any field do. I’m talking about a coach. Someone in your life, whether it’s a mentor, a friend ...
Views: 1733(4 votes) - What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Andrew RondeauIt can be a truly rewarding task for any person to guide others through life. At the same time it can be a daunting challenge. The person who has taken on the role of guide needs to walk a very fine line. On one hand the person must be strong enough to be able to reprimand the follower when ...
Views: 3013(1 vote) - Success Secrets - Quitting is never an option! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinWhat compels some people to quit in the face of adversity and rejection, while others pursue their dream with a single-minded sense of purpose? Why is quitting not an option for some? What force of will fuels people to rise above bad circumstances or a string of initial failures? The ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Taking Your Gift to the World - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Christina WatsonI just finished teaching a class on this topic and I was so impressed with the absolute brilliance of my students. The funny thing was few of them knew it. Our brilliance is mundane to us. We live with it every day. But when it is presented to others, they are wowed. That is the gift ...
Views: 1035 - 3 Ways a Life Coach Can Help You Get Results - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanAs an intuitive master and life coach, I’ve assisted countless individuals in becoming and staying focused on the outcome they want to achieve by helping them gain greater insight into their dreams. I’ve also shown individuals how to streamline their goals so they can achieve professional and ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - Introverts: Answer 8 Questions to Break Free from Perfectionism and Get it Done - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI have a not-so-surprising confession to make: I’m a perfectionist. If my correspondence is any indication, many introverts share this trait (and I suspect many extroverts as well). Perfectionism serves us in many ways: it motivates us to make our best effort; it results in high-quality, ...
Views: 2039 - Life Training: Advocate Seven Ways to Build Trust - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gary EbyA strong foundation leads to progress and success. This idea applies to both a relationship and a company for them to surpass all the undertakings along their way. When a new structure is being built, great attention is given to its most crucial part – its foundation. When the foundation is ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Life Training: Who Are the Best Inquisitive Readers? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gary EbyA renowned visionary once said, "Treasure trove can be found in books alone than an entire pirates loot bin on Treasure Island, and the best part is you can enjoy these riches throughout your life." There are times that despite all the efforts they have given, some people just don't ...
Views: 832 - Life Training - Powerful Four Letter Words! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gary EbyAs the famous Latin quotation goes, “Veni, vedi, velcro'' -- ''I came, I saw, I stuck around!'' Your personal mission is to succeed, therefore, consistency is vital. The essence of winning is finishing the race. This is equal to life's principle: you cannot accomplish anything without ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Life Training: The Essence of Fulfillment Through Simplicity - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gary EbyConfucius said,“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” A thought to ponder. Let me start by simplifying the three important areas that I will be discussing in this topic – simplifying our life, simplifying our teaching, and simplifying our system. Life is how we ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Conscious Catalyst Method - Life Coaching in its Purest Form - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Aline HanleThe Catalyst Method “The Conscious Catalyst in me aligns with the Subconscious Catalyst in you and together we make things happen!” - Aline Hanle The Catalyst method is a comprehensive problem-solving process designed to bring Peak Performance Solutions to life and business entrepreneurs. ...
Views: 1520 - Life Training Teaches Us About Clarity of Foresight - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyA vision is a central picture that unites the heart, the mind, and desires at hand to a future desired result. A sturdy crystallized vision will help you attain your goals in the future and compel that vision to manifest itself into the present. As well as compel it to produce tangible proof of ...
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