Coaching Celebrities

Coaching celebrities requires being flexible, available and not incredibly demanding on their time. On the flip side, you can ask a lot of them and they'll respond with respect. It's a fun gig if you can get it..

Witnessing and Sharing

In this article, I’d like to share my thoughts on what I believe to be the two most important components of effective communication. These attributes, witnessing and sharing, are also crucial elements in our understanding of ourselves in our relationship to the world around us. We’ll discuss them in sequence.

Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Have a Coach

Actually there is one big reason why people will fail on their path to success and balance - the lack of a coach. The coaching is an essental part of your process of personal growth. Let me explain why.

Outrageous Living

Recently I asked a client, “What percentage of the time are you being 100% yourself?” It is a good question to ask from time to time. How many of us feel that somehow being 100% of who we really are is not ok, or not good enough? If you said yes, you’re not alone. I find that many times when a client is experiencing discomfort in a job or conflict in a relationship; it has something to do with them hiding a part of themselves. Maybe they are hiding their true feelings about someone. Or maybe they are embarrassed to admit that they are being asked to do something for which they don’t have the skill or knowledge.

Knowing What You Want Without Being a Prisoner

When you know what you want out of life, it sure makes it easier to get it! But many people don't really know what they want or what will really make them happy. I had a client who was driven to rise to the top of his career field and make a lot of money. He worked all the time, which left very little time for his personal life. His first marriage had ended several years ago and while he called his kids several times a week, he rarely saw them. He had almost no personal life outside of his business and was lonely and frustrated with trying to find a woman to love. As a result, he felt powerless over his situation. His calendar seemed to run his life and set his priorities for him. He came to me in total frustration wanting to know how he could get what he wanted.

Some Advice for New Coaches

What is the most important thing that a new coach should be aware of? I coach quite a lot of coaches and I'm often asked this question. This is my reply: It would have been all too easy to slip into suggesting techniques to use, best practice to follow and questions to ask when answering this question. Fortunately I held back and on reflection it's clear that the single most important thing that a new coach should be aware of is

Stepping Out of Your Sandbox

Have you ever wondered what enables some people to make positive changes throughout their lives while others seem to be standing still in situations they are clearly unhappy with? Perhaps they allow fear to keep them in their small sandbox of life. To understand the process of change that can help you use your inner courage to help you step out of your sandbox, read on.

What is this Tool Used in Organizations Called Coaching?

Coaching is about communication with those around you to create a better environment.

The Importance of Executive Coaching

The importance of executive coaching, why executive coaching services are expanding, how best to use an executive coach.

Developing a Marketing Mindset in Life Coaching: Part One

Many business people, including coaches, fail to recognise the important ethical role that marketing plays in their business. In doing so they develop a mindset that is self defeating to themselves, their business, and their clients. As a coach, you are in business. How effectively you operate your business is entirely contingent on you...

Coaching From A Team Leader's Perspective

In the everyday world we come across difficult situations that we must learn to deal with and are faced with unpleasant conversations that we must handle and address with team members.

Make Every Day Like Being At A Spa

We love spas. I’m talking, love them. What spa elements could you introduce to your everyday life that could bring about a more spa like feel?

Being a Hero

Men: Take advantage of your wife’s special abilities to help you achieve your dreams.

Just Say No, or Yes

In my work as a Psychologist and executive consultant I have found that many individuals have difficulty setting limits for themselves. This article will help you get clear about your boundries.