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- "What needs to change?" It's all in the question... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Helen KerrisonWhat needs to change? “What needs to change?” That’s an interesting question and one I use a lot when working with my coaching clients. It’s one of those questions that at first sight seems easy to answer but on closer inspection reveals itself to be rather more complex. It serves as ...
Views: 1453 - Productivity and the Rubber Band Effect - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Joan FriedlanderWhat, you might ask, is "the rubber band effect?" It's a bit like the yo-yo effect, but rather than describing fluctuations in results it describes the expansion and contraction of your capacity to deliver. It describes tension: not enough, too much and just right. Picture a rubber band for ...
Views: 2576 - Priorities Are Out! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Joan FriedlanderJanuary is filled with possibility and opportunity. Networking organizations are kicking into high gear with their new boards, and so are you. You're ready to take on the planet! Entrepreneur, beware. Your fabulous intentions could soon be derailed if you are not diligent about what you agree to ...
Views: 1511 - Career Advice to Be Promotable - 7 Critical Success Factors to Get the Job Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Tanya SmithCareer development plans of the past have been way overrated. You are promised one thing and you end up without being selected for the job, or maybe even for an interview. Would you like to know the real success secrets used by working women and men to get the job promotion? Read on to ...
Views: 3261 - Stop Sitting On Your Goldmine! How To Turn Your Ideas Into Highly Profitable Income Streams - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Ruth HegartyOK, you’re not exactly “sitting” on it since it’s in your mind, but you get the picture. The goldmine you are sort of sitting on is the knowledge you already have about what you do and probably use every day. As an entrepreneur, you have expertise that you are probably taking for granted. This ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - 3 Biggest Dangers in Growing Your Service Business Today – and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Marcia BenchIf you own a coaching, consulting, speaking, healing or other service business, no doubt you have been challenged by the upheaval of the last 2 years. But what if the events that contributed to that upheaval were the very ones that will also catapult your business to the next level? They ...
Views: 856(5 votes) - "What's Purpose Got to Do With It?" - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Marcia BenchTina Turner asked "What's love got to do with it?" Let's take that theme to your business: you keep hearing about life purpose, maybe you even know yours...but what does it really have to do with your business? In this article, we will discuss the top 5 reasons your life purpose MUST be at the ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Coaching, Therapy or Gestalt: What determines a Client’s Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoEver since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - How To Build Good Character - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Greg BakerBuilding good character is all about addition, not subtraction. What I mean is this: when it comes to change, our focus is usually on the aspects of our lives that are bad. We try to cut out or cut off these negative or bad qualities. We try to improve by subtraction. That is not how you build ...
Views: 12118(12 votes) - The Throwaway - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Karen MurdockAn astonishing fact: my horse Lukas receives over 100 e-mails a day! How can that be you might ask, what could anyone possibly write to a horse about? Let me give you a few examples - "Thank you, Karen and Lukas, for changing people's perception of horses - I own a horse rescue and I have ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Why Today’s Online Entrepreneur Needs an Experienced Internet Business Mentor - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Erik WelkerMost entrepreneurs are struggling in today’s chaotic marketplace. In fact, the vast majority of business owners are failing to create real results mostly due to the rapid changes of today’s world. And the two most powerful driving factors fueling this rapid change are technology and the current ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Why Social Networking Your Way Won't Build Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Joanne BlackBelieve it or not, social networking isn't the next best thing... You are! It's the personal connection that still seals the deal. The Internet, social networking, and other breakthroughs in technology have fundamentally changed the way we do business. New technology drives communications, ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Architect of Your Destiny - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lisa MininniThe Architect of Your Destiny is Yourself How do you get to the next level? This is a question I often get from the entrepreneurs I work with. Whether it is a five figure entrepreneur who wants to go to six figures or six to seven figures, I always think of some of the quotes of the wise ...
Views: 2525(2 votes) - How Can I Start My Business Now When the Economy is Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Heather PickenMany people are losing their jobs and looking to start a business. I receive tons of email from entrepreneurs on how can they start a business in this economy. If you look back even in the worst economic times we have had a lot of businesses thriving. People saw the opportunities and cashed in ...
Views: 1957(8 votes) - Why Am I Still Struggling For Money When I Know the Rules of Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Heather PickenAre you struggling with using the Law of Attraction to attract money into your life? Each time you try to read about Law of Attraction and maybe have a little success and go towards the wealth consciousness point, you find yourself going backwards? Are you ready to learn what the key is to ...
Views: 1744(4 votes) - Never work a day in your life! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” Confucius...551 to 479 BC Famed Chinese philosopher, Confucius wrote those words over 2000 years ago but never have they been more meaningful than they are today. The world has changed dramatically since the days of ...
Views: 4809(2 votes) - 11 Activities for Building Confidence to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Ruth Hegarty“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” Franklin D. Roosevelt As we start looking toward spring, how are you doing on all your big dreams and goals that you set for this year? If you aren’t getting the ...
Views: 1418(6 votes) - Goals setting tips for your business pt1 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Rocco ToldoHere is a basic simple way that you may have read or know already to set an income goal and keep track of your achievements. If you want to earn $20,000 a year, then work that back to what you need to earn a day. $20,000 A Year $416.69 per week, $83.35 per day, or $200 per hour, that’s two ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - What is Your Current Mindset? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Frederique MurphyYour success is all about you having the right mindset. Before you can get to work on developing the right mindset, though, you have to understand what it is. Only when you clearly understand it can you become fully aware of your own. Think of your mindset as your philosophy of life. It ...
Views: 3171(2 votes) - Learning to Become Successful Marketing on the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anyone wanting to become successful marketing on the internet there are 3 abilities which you must develop or possess to do so. The pursuit of any online income opportunity involves an active participation from you or absolutely nothing gets accomplished. On many levels and at an ongoing ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Five Tips on Dealing with Change - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Marsha EganEverything is changing so fast! I hear this comment almost daily. And the reality of it is, -- it's true! The changes that we are experiencing today are significantly more than the changes that our forefathers had to embrace. The world is moving at an extremely fast-pace. And the ...
Views: 1523(4 votes) - Make Decisions You Will Never Regret - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMaking decisions is a part of life and you want to make sure you'll never regret it. Here, check out some tips I gathered from cosmopolitan.com. 1) Try sleeping on it--but only for one night. Ever wonder why people tell you to "sleep on it" when confronted with major dilemmas? Studies show ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Your Greatest Obstacle - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithYesterday I outlined a simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step formula for achieving success at anything that is important to you. Today we will explore what will be your greatest obstacle to achieving any goal on your list. I will also challenge you with the solution that when acted upon can ...
Views: 1844(3 votes) - Formula for Success - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithIn yesterday’s lesson I drew the distinction between pursuing things you think are important versus the things that you know are important, and I challenged you to make a list of the things most important to you. Today I am going to share with you a simple, five-step formula for achieving ...
Views: 1128(4 votes) - Book Review: The Real Truth about Success: - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloBook Review: The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1 Percent Do Differently, Why They Won’t Tell You, and How You Can Do it Anyway by Garrison Wynn. This is a book that takes a real look at what makes people successful and the fact that what makes them successful is almost certainly ...
Views: 1990(3 votes) - Past Present & Future; Learning to Move Past Regret…. - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Carol SankarThe process of learning to love life is one which involves the detoxification of elements which hinder your personal growth. Many people believe they are happy and fully content with it all, but when you peel back some the layers of the surface, they hare hoarding feelings deeply seeded in past ...
Views: 1079 - Self- Talk and Its Impact Over Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhat is Self-talk? Self-talk is the inner dialogue you have in your mind when you think of doing something, making a decision, or creating change. It is your thoughts making themselves known to you. It is the small voice in the back of your mind that tells you to go for it, to stop thinking ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Most Common Self- Inflicted Obstacles to Your Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhen you experience life through the tainted glass of negative self beliefs, you create obstacles for yourself on a regular basis. In general, you don’t even realize that you are doing it. Instead, you focus on the difficult time that you are having in reaching your goal or creating the change ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Your Mind and Its Power over Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherHave you ever noticed a trend in the thinking patterns of successful people? Have you ever wondered why it seems like success comes so easily to some people and so difficult for others? It all has to do with your beliefs. People that achieve success in a consistent basis have one thing ...
Views: 1350 - Work-life Balance: do we all want one? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Paul YatesWork-life balance is very much an ‘in’ phrase and if you are like most people you would probably say you would like a better one. But what do we mean by ‘work-life balance’ and do we really want one? Generally work-life balance is taken to mean having a life made up of both work and ...
Views: 848 - The Strange Reason Why Creating a Road Map and Setting Goals will help you Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultSettings goals represents one of the key components to find success in your life! This is what guides you and tells you that you are on the right track. But before you write your goals down, you need to know where you want to go! You need to determine your end result to find success. That ...
Views: 921 - Four Must Have Attitudes that Make Your Business Grow - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Ruth HegartyAll success comes first and foremost from your mindset. Without attitudes that support and foster your well-being and success you won’t reach the levels of true success you want and deserve. The reason is simple and universal: EVERYTHING stems from your state of mind. A creative mind leads to ...
Views: 1370(14 votes) - Success Tips – Learn How To Accomplish What You Dream - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kelly HelingerMost people think that success is a result of lucky breaks. Obviously there are cases of this occurring but the people that depend only on luck often find they are disappointed. Breaks do come to people, but usually only to those who have persisted in seeking them for so long. Before you ...
Views: 808(6 votes) - Are You Living In S.I.N.? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Donna ThomasAccording to Webster, "sin" is a transgression (or violation) of?the law of God. It is also described?as a vitated state of human nature?in which the self is estranged from?God. This can manifest in different?forms - lying, cheating, stealing,?hurting, etc. etc. Stepping back from sin's ...
Views: 1243(5 votes) - Marketing Strategies: Are you intimidated by higher end clients? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Maya BaileyOne of the issues that has surfaced in my career as a business coach over the years is the issue of intimidation. Many clients who come to see me for coaching, want to work with higher end clients. However, what they usually say to me is this “I want to work with higher end clients, but I feel ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Routine is the Secret to Success Online - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe secret to success online is determined by the consistency of your own progress. Without any increase in your work productivity there will be little progress than frustration sets in and your personal productivity decreases even further. Success in business when working online comes one step ...
Views: 589(1 vote) - 5 Steps of Effective Delegation - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Joan FriedlanderNo matter how much you may "know" you should delegate, you may find yourself squaring off with a high degree of resistance. It may be your biggest challenge of all; trusting someone else to get the job done as well as you think you do, and taking the time to train them to do so. You may have ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Mentoring and Coaching Relationships Defined - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterWhen you were a child, did you ever fall down and bruise your knee, elbow or arm? As many of you know, some bruises we encountered really didn't require any medicine or intervention. We were told everything would be OK and to dust ourselves off and keep moving. Some bruises were slightly ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - The Best Coaching: Only Everything Helpful - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Ann StrongAt the age of 15, I gave my grandma a plaque I had made for her that read, “We are what we make ourselves.” When I was 22, I wanted to start a business called The Listening Post. I didn’t start that business then because I didn’t think anyone would believe that a 22-year-old wanted to listen ...
Views: 723(3 votes) - Get The Right Answers When You Ask The Right Questions - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Ruth HegartyAs a huge fan of self-reflection in general and having seen the evidence of it’s impact on success many times in working with clients (and myself) the only real question becomes: what questions do you ask yourself that have the power to elicit the answers that are vital for you to manifest your ...
Views: 1422 - Smart Women and the Race Against Time - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffOver the last few days, I’ve spent some time with women entrepreneurs who are all having the same challenge—the race against time or “time management.” Whether you are an attorney, a fitness professional or a business coach, time is the like the elusive lover—you can never get enough! Here are a ...
Views: 1141(3 votes) - Discovering Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kim Smith“The man, who is born with a talent which he is meant to use, finds his greatest happiness in using it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m sure you’d agree that most people spend a lot of their time doing things they’re not passionate about. As you read through the following four categories ...
Views: 3531(4 votes) - Acknowledge Your Accomplishments - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Frederique MurphyIf you have been raised to act respectful and "proper," it is probably been instilled in you at some point in your upbringing that modesty is a virtue. You should not point out all the things you have accomplished or sing your own praises too loudly. Rubbish!;-) Be thrilled and proud of ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 2122 - Career Strategy: Ask for Help - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Marsha EganPeople who have more luck than others aren’t afraid to ask others for help. While some might think that this is a sign of weakness, it really isn’t. It is a signal of success. Asking people for help in terms of a referral to someone or opening the door for a possible meeting with someone is ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Affiliate Marketing - What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from ANDREW ORHAMAffiliate programs have some amazing advantages, and if you implement them properly,you can make tons of money with affiliate programs. In associate programs, the website you are promoting does all the leg work for you. Everything from product delivery, customer support down to payment ...
Views: 864 - De-Clutter Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Ruth HegartyOne of the things I’ve been doing this month to kick-start my productivity this year is de-cluttering my life both physically and emotionally. I’m have a wonderful time with this process and reaping amazing results to boot. This article explains the process and I recommend you do some ...
Views: 1523(13 votes) - Expat Coaching - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jaco BeukesExpat Coaching Why are you here? This is the single most important questions anybody can ever ask themselves. Usually this refers to your purpose in life. However, when you ask this question of somebody who is an expat in another country, they mostly think that you are referring to them ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Why the Law of Attraction Will Not Help You Achieve Your Goals Unless You Obey the 4 Laws of Action - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Karim IsmailDo you think you can you really just think and grow rich? Well, you're in for a rude awakening. I am sure that even Napoleon Hill would agree with me that you cannot merely think and grow rich. The Law of Attraction only works when paired with what I like to call the Law of Action. As a ...
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