Influence & Impact – Do You Have What it Takes to be a Leader?

Influence & Impact – Do You Have What it Takes to be a Leader?

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? I recently had a very insightful conversation with the CIO of a fast-growing Fortune 500 company around this very topic. We were discussing those moments that make the biggest impact on our careers. He shared a very engaging...
Personal Power by Eliminating 4 Words

Personal Power by Eliminating 4 Words

Believe it or not, words have power. The words you use, both when you speak and when you think, not only lift you up but can also bring you down and keep you from achieving. The words we use in our thoughts can be self-limiting and make us feel negative about...
The Hidden Costs of Stress

The Hidden Costs of Stress

As you are probably know, your body pays a very high cost when you’re under stress.  Numerous medical studies site the toll stress takes upon your health.  But before you ever get to the point where your health begins to suffer, stress undermines you in so many subtle...
Coaching Tips for Social Media Marketers on Social Monday

Coaching Tips for Social Media Marketers on Social Monday

I was invited tone a guest on the Social Monday podcast, “THE” podcast for Social Media Marketers. Social Monday’s co-hosts, Bob Turner and Jason Goff, provide tips and information for small businesses about social media and online marketing. In this interview,...
Expectations Can Be Good!

Expectations Can Be Good!

Setting positive expectations every day is like taking a vitamin or mixing up a nondairy, protein-powered fruit smoothie with kale! It is a great practice if you do it on a regular basis. When setting those clear and positive expectations, there are three areas on...
Being Present is the Best Present

Being Present is the Best Present

December can be a really enjoyable and joyful time of year, a time when we reconnect with family and friends. There are lots of opportunities to celebrate, catch up and be with those that mean most to you. The holidays give us all the opportunity to share heartfelt...
Two Ways to go from Stuck to Unstuck!

Two Ways to go from Stuck to Unstuck!

Are you familiar with that feeling of being stuck? I know I have often found myself there! That felling comes when you want to make a change in one or more areas of your life, but can’t seem to do it and you don’t know why. It can be stressful not knowing which way to...
Going from Stuck to Unstuck, Part 2

Going from Stuck to Unstuck, Part 2

Last week’s blog, Two Ways to go From Stuck to Unstuck, dealt with the topic of resistance masquerading as confusion and the tricks our minds play on us in order to keep us STUCK and prevent change. It emphasized that we need to surrender to these mind tricks, letting...
What Is Coaching?

What Is Coaching?

I am often asked, “What do you do?” Most people get the idea of coaching when you play a sport league or watch one of the major leagues.   But when you say, “I am a High Performance Coach and I help ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs get to their NEXT level of...
What is Coaching, Part 2

What is Coaching, Part 2

Last week’s blog shared information to help you clear up the coaching confusion and what makes for a good coach. This week, let’s talk about what you can expect from a coach. GROWTH! With some aches and pains included! Don’t let that statement scare you away from...