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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Gratitude 108 Offering - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe hear a lot about the power of gratitude lately. There seems to have been a hundredth monkey leap in consciousness, a global awareness that gratitude is a powerful and relatively easy way to sweep out the propensity toward negativity and connect to what’s good and right in our world. For ...
Views: 1797 - The Grief Place - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sheryl PaulThere is a room in your heart where sadness dwells. Each story of sadness lives there like a stagnant, frozen particle of light waiting for you to see it, to hold it, to wrap it in a blanket and bring it tea. When you visit your grief place with love, the particles of light start to shimmer and ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - The Wisdom of Longing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulAt the core of each human being rests a heart full of love, tinged with sadness and aching with longing. Some would say this longing points to our awareness of our original separation from a divine source, the knowing that we are all one yet painfully separated from each another because of this ...
Views: 1901 - It's Not What You Think - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulOne the many problems of living in an image-based, superficial culture is that we learn to take life at face value. You have a dream about having sex with someone other than your partner and you latch onto the most obvious interpretation that you secretly want to have sex with someone else. You ...
Views: 1742 - Still Learning - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulA few weeks ago my family and I spent five days up in the mountains. Overall, it was a lovely vacation, with much laughter, hiking, game-playing, and boating. But for some reason my husband and I were in one those spells when we bumped heads at some point each day. Perhaps it was hormones or ...
Views: 1606 - Anxiety is Not an Accident - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulIf you follow my work you know that I view anxiety quite differently than most people. Instead of seeing it as something to eliminate as quickly as possible – usually with medication – I see it as the soul’s way of communicating, via the vessel of the body, that something is awry inside and is ...
Views: 1744 - The Well of Self - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe all carry within us a well of Self. We can’t see this well, but we know when the waters are clear and full or when they’re low and flecked with the dark matter of the lies we tell ourselves about ourselves. We know when the waters are warm from the time, interest, and compassion we pour into ...
Views: 1682 - A Passionate Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl PaulInspired by the courageous, wise members of my July 2014 Trust Yourself program. Quotes from the forum reprinted with permission. *** My family and I were driving into town last summer when we saw a blue van pass by with the words “Mr. Pool” printed on the side. “There goes Mr. Pool,” I ...
Views: 1688 - How to Take Change in Stride - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe only feature of life which is permanent is change. Whether you accept it or not, whether you are prepared for it of not, people, situations, values, beliefs, in fact, practically everything both inside and outside us change. When you visit your old home town after years, you look around and ...
Views: 2531 - Three Simple Ways to Experience More Joy, Fulfillment & Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Larry FreeborgIn all the years that I have been working with solo entrepreneurs and my coaching clients, I‘m always amazed at how many of them believe that making a lot of money will bring them more joy, happiness and fulfillment. Well, I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth! It ...
Views: 1375 - Still Don’t Know What You Want To Be When You Grow Up? It Ain’t Over Just Yet! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroThink back to when you were just a wee little boy or girl. Do you remember the question people used to ask all of the time? “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was thinking about that question today and realized that on so many levels, it is totally unfair! First, how in the world do ...
Views: 1500 - Transition Coaching: How Is My Transition Meaningful? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinChange often comes whether you want it, pursue it, or ask for it. Major events can seem like pivotal moments in your growth and development. It’s natural to feel some disillusionment and wonder, ‘Where do I go from here?’ Change can simply be defined as a difference between two things. A ...
Views: 1216 - Lesson 8 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 8 Infect Others With Success! Do you remember the principle of sowing and reaping? This is an important key to success. You can soar to unparalleled heights in your life, and part of what carries you there is the power of sowing the right kind of seed. Learn to share, influence ...
Views: 1686 - Lesson 4 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 4 It is All About the “WHY” Yes, you read it right. It is all about the WHY! A strong enough Why will pull you through every situation and will make you a true conqueror and victor in every occasion. It will lift you far above the average. It makes you go where others stop. It ...
Views: 1563 - Do your habits prevent you from attaining your goals? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Noah St JohnWhat are your goals in life? What do you hope to achieve in the future? Let us take an example. Let us say that your goal is to lose weight and live a healthy life. This is a goal that you would like to attain, therefore let us determine what habits you should have that will work towards ...
Views: 1806 - Basking in the Valley of Your New Normal - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroThere's a concept that keeps coming up lately when I'm doing coaching and consulting with my clients. It's the concept of experiencing the valley of your "new normal." It could be a huge change that you're making to your business, like adding on a new income stream, or closing down a division ...
Views: 1529 - Not Forgotten – Remembering Folks Long After a Trauma or Death - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhether it’s the anniversary of a public event like the Boston Marathon bombings or the Columbine shootings, or a not-so-public anniversary of a friend or neighbor’s tragedy, it’s important to reach out and show that you have not forgotten. Many folks will jump in to help right away and that is ...
Views: 1703 - What's Your "Art"? Make Sure You Let It Out Personally or Professionally - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lisa MontanaroIn the amazing book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, she discusses the concept that all of us have an "art" that runs deep within us yearning to break out. This art can literally be an artistic talent like painting, writing, or performing, but it could also be something else entirely. It can ...
Views: 1423 - Veterans Torn Between Identities - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though veterans are regarded as heroes, are they really? Indeed, they are the ones expressing enough honor and bravery to enlist to defend their nation, even if it means risking their own life. But on the other hand, do heroes kill at all costs, even innocent civilians, even women and ...
Views: 1358 - Driveway Dwellers- The Circle - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Marcia CammarataThe Circle - “Driveway Dwellers” A few years ago when the children left home we scaled down to a new townhome. Having never lived in a townhome community before, and always benefiting from a neighborhood surrounded by long term friends and acquaintances, it was a challenge to make the ...
Views: 2060 - The Corridor Principal - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Donna RiosThe Corridor Principal Did you know that when you launch out on your goal or vision the moment you take your first step in that direction you are thrusting yourself into a corridor. A hallway with many doors, the funny thing is that you won’t see the doors till you get closer to them and only ...
Views: 1553 - How to Move Forward Even If You Feel Stuck In Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongYou can find a way to move forward even if you feel stuck in life. The bottom line is that you were not made for mediocrity. You can get your life on track and be successful in life. It is not in your nature to flounder in a vague state of dissatisfaction with life, never really throwing in the ...
Views: 1494 - NAVIGATING THE WATERS OF GRIEF - Grief Recovery from a Spiritual Growth Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Mike SchoppNavigating the Waters of Grief … Grieving a loss of any kind can seem as if a storm has ripped away our sail from a well-charted life. The loss of a loved one, a pet, employment, a lifestyle, physical health, or a way of being can seem as if we were unexpectedly thrown overboard into the ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Asking Empowering Questions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Bill NieporteHave you ever noticed that the best essays, articles, speeches, counseling sessions, etc. usually begin with a well-formed question? The human brain to conditioned to answer questions. Questions draw people in and engage the mind. If used properly, they can make a tremendous different in the ...
Views: 1936 - Embracing the Unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want. But….what if, ...
Views: 1518 - 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteThe time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Change Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - How do I find my purpose, my passion in life? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Chanti-Louise ClelandI was asked recently by a client this very question:- "How do I find my purpose and passion in life?" Together we had been doing a great deal of personal development work, including self esteem, confidence, leadership and team building; throughout the entire process my client felt that she ...
Views: 1151 - 3 Positive Ways to Succeed in a Shutdown - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Joey FaucetteJust because the U.S. government can afford a shutdown doesn't mean you can. You have a family to provide for, bills to pay, and hopefully a retirement to fund. So despite all the news about the federal shutdown, what can you do to succeed in a shutdown? Check out these 3 Positive Ways to ...
Views: 1600 - Change is Unsettling. Sure, but .... - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Thom QafzeziChanges can be unsettling. Honestly, they can be so scary they literally paralyze you in your tracks. Yet, without change we never achieve growth in our lives, careers, or relationships. Recently I was faced with emergence of changes in the area of my career and whether to sell our home of 14 ...
Views: 2269 - Your Second Act - After 50 (okay, maybe even 40) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Thom QafzeziThe first act (the world of work) has come, or is coming, to its final curtain and you’re left looking out over the empty auditorium seats wondering what’s next. What’s the next act? Thankfully, there are so many options to be had, and if you are like most people in the 50 and over crowd, the ...
Views: 1465 - Moving Away From Home to Find a Job - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeMoving Away From Home to Find a Job There is a really interesting book called “The Reckoning” by David Halberstam, which if you're interested in economic history with a focus on the car industry, especially the Ford and Nissan companies you should read. One part of the book I found really ...
Views: 2638 - Stronger Than You Think - Using What You Learned in Highschool - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Joe SieglerIntelligence, awareness and individualism are all excellent qualities to develop in executive coaching. Interestingly, these “differientators” may have caused problems during the high school years. Embracing who you are as an individual and making full use of your most positive, unique traits ...
Views: 1131 - Life Review with No Regrets - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonReflecting on the Seasonal Changes in Life ©Jane A. Simington, PHD. August, 2013 For me, August is the time when I begin in earnest to harvest what I have sown in the spring. As I walked amongst the plants this morning, I ruminated on how fruitful some of my efforts were, and of how ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Are You Bringing Your Legacy to Life? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Judy WidenerThe same thing that makes a diamond sparkle makes you sparkle, too: individuality! Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world. Your actions have an impact on the future of your family and friends; they’ll carry the memory of you as part of their life. How do you want to be ...
Views: 2758 - Have We Lowered the Bar? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrThe term “Lowering the Bar” has its roots in athletic competition. When young athletes are learning to high jump or pole vault, good coaches understand that it is important to give them a goal which is actually attainable. After they master the process of making successful jumps, “the bar” is ...
Views: 1317 - Stop Dreaming and Do It Now! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrWhen Henry Ford first dreamed of building a horseless carriage, he was entertaining what most folks considered to be pure fantasy — even though it had already been done, albeit somewhat crudely, by others. With the encouragement and assistance of his devoted and loving wife Clara, Henry ...
Views: 1139 - The Parental Balancing Act - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Michael BroderI recently read an editorial in Philadelphia Magazine about parents demanding too little from their children. The author opined “we have caved in to the foolish idea that being a good parent means being nice to our children, and making their youths as pleasant and free of stress as possible. ...
Views: 1622 - How to Leave a Legacy: The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI want to leave a legacy. How ‘bout you? I want to know I left a mark on this world and not just any old mark, but one that really made a positive difference in as many lives as possible. Sound impossible? No way! Every action you take has the potential to be a ripple effect. What do I ...
Views: 1652 - The Primary Differences Between Non-profit Boarding Schools and Boot Camps for Troubled Teens - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Joe TherapistParents who are struggling to manage their teen’s behavior often turn to outside sources for help. The top options for troubled teens are often boarding school or boot camp. Both program types offer troubled teens the opportunity to change their behavior, receive counseling and therapy, and ...
Views: 1680 - See the World in a Grain of Sand – Get Uncomfortable for Things to Change - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Kevin ChiuTo us, pearls are a thing of beauty, a valuable article. However to an oyster or mollusk, it is nothing more than a reminder of an irritation and discomfort. Pearls form when a foreign entity gets lodged within an oyster. This can be a grain of sand or a parasite that causes irritation. If the ...
Views: 1271 - How to Make People Change - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Travis RoskeTo be perfectly honest, the title is a lie. In all truth, we cannot make people change. It’s impossible. The very thought is devilish; didn’t Satan want to force us to do what he wanted, and take away our ability to choose? We cannot make people change, but as long as we are doing it for the ...
Views: 1601 - The Power of Just One Word - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonRecently, I shared a simple 3 step process for waking up to what you enjoy. This helps point you in the right direction for understanding what’s truly important to you and why. Now, I want to share a practical step for choosing a direction and remaining focused on it. Getting clear on ...
Views: 1564 - Self-Care – What Do You Have Energy For? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonI went to a get together a friend of mine put on this week and heard a really sad comment by one of the ladies there regarding self-care. We were talking about friendships. She said that she’s so busy with all her responsibilities at work and with her kids that she notices that she purposely ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Are You Sleep Walking Through Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonIt’s such a simple question. Your initial reaction may have been an offended “NO!” But too often, we get caught up in the daily busyness of life that we don’t look that far ahead. This is why those milestone birthdays – 30, 40, 50, 60 – can be a struggle. “Where did the time go? How did I ...
Views: 1556 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1282 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1304 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1139 - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1294 - 7 Kinds of April Fools - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! While you may or may not be the recipient of an April Fool’s practical joke, we all have been played the fool sometime in life. The question is, what kind of fool do we play? Here you will find the interesting distinctions of seven kinds of fools. We may not be able ...
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