Are You a Great Listener?
September 2, 2017
Michael Hoppe wrote the framework for being a great listener, and I have given my color-commentary on his main points, as a primer for boosting
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This is your one-stop for articles regarding leadership and management. Find the resources and tips you need to become a better leader.
Here’s What a Life Coach in Washington Can Teach You with a Speech
August 23, 2017
In life, there are times when you come to realize that you want to pursue bigger goals. The problem is you are just not sure
Putting Out Fires Too Often?
August 19, 2017
I can’t tell you how many times I get the response “putting out fires” when I ask how a leader’s work life is going. Getting
8 Behaviors That Make You More Approachable
August 19, 2017
No one wants to be perceived as unapproachable. But sometimes, we aren’t self-aware enough to know what we are doing that puts people off. Try
Ways a Motivational Speaker Can Contribute to Your Company’s Success
July 24, 2017
The employee morale greatly affects business performance. In fact, 70% of employees in the US are lacking engagement – which is costing the workforce an
Lobster Moments–Guest Post from Jana Strasburg
July 23, 2017
Lobster Moments: The Natural Growing Pains of Leadership About one month into my first group manager role, I had a staff member come to me
8 Ways to Bounce Back After a Personal Crisis
July 10, 2017
When I meet new people, I ask them what their life story is, and they usually ask me about mine. It has been revealing to
Ever Said These Excuses? Not Any More!
July 2, 2017
You can either make excuses or make progress. Here are a few ways to replace your common excuses for not growing, with action steps! “I’ll
A Life Coach Offers Productivity Tips To Get Your Employees Moving
June 28, 2017
If you run a business, you know that employee productivity is huge on your list of things to constantly improve upon. At the bottom of
Revive Yourself to Stay Sharp at Work
June 24, 2017
Take your breaks during the day. While you are constantly tempted to schedule meetings back-to-back or to “plow through” one to-do item after another, research
4 Ways to Keep Yourself Accountable
June 1, 2017
If you want to truly make an impact at work and in the world, ultimately, you must hold yourself accountable to getting your goals accomplished.
Examples of Ways Hiring a Life Coach can Help Improve Your Well-Being
May 17, 2017
All too often, many adopt the misconception that a life coach is of help only to those stuck in a rut. Though such impasses commonly
10 Things a Leader Must Say Every Day
May 13, 2017
“Thank you.” Leaders don’t get to the top on purely their own strength; they must appreciate/recognize all the people who make each component of their
6 Productivity Stoppers
May 5, 2017
Clear these barriers away from the path to getting your work done! Notifications on devices: The constant ping of social media is a “squirrel” that
What a Weekly Review Can Do for You
April 28, 2017
In order to maintain forward progress through the year, you must keep your goals in front of you each week—and carve out a block of
6 Self-Confidence Boosters
April 21, 2017
Followers want a self-confident leader, in whom they can put their trust. Waffling, hedging, insecure leaders have the opposite effect on their people. So, how
Get Some Help from Your Life Coach to Put Your Life Back on Track
April 19, 2017
Everybody goes through a certain point in their lives when they feel down and out. While some bounce back rather smoothly, there are those who
6 Ways to Better Handle Change
April 5, 2017
Most people dislike change and prefer their comfort zones and routines, where they have control over their lives for the most part. But sometimes, change
How to Coach Your Friend
April 1, 2017
Your friend calls or texts you and clearly is going through a rotten experience. They describe their emotional pain and are looking to you for
How a Life Coach can Help Motivate You to Put Your Life Back on Track
March 15, 2017
Some people tend to think that getting a life coach isn’t something to be proud of because it signifies a loss of control in their
How to Overcome Discouragement
March 11, 2017
Feeling glum? In a funk? Bummed out? Disappointed? It’s not like you, and you surely don’t want to stay in that emotional state for too
The Continual Quest for Excellence, Explained by a Trusted Life Coach
February 21, 2017
Excellence: Your Continual Quest By Paul D. Casey Some days at work, I know that I can just live the “get-by life” (as coined by
Non-Negotiable Leadership Traits
February 9, 2017
“The team is only as strong as its leader.” Sometimes being a leader is an undoable job. Yet having the opportunity to influence people to
When You Disagree with Someone, Do This!
February 3, 2017
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How to Empower and Engage Your Team
January 24, 2017
Be a participant leader. Get in the trenches with your people, and work alongside them to see/solve their problems. You must build a track record
Washington Coach Advises Replacing Bad Habits Instead of Breaking Them
January 11, 2017
Bad habits are the bane of a productive life. No matter what goals you have set before you, harmful habits such as procrastination can hinder
Movin’ On Up: Your First 6 Months in a New Role
January 10, 2017
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Get the lay of the land: spend a good deal of time reading everything you need to know about your
How to Do More with Less Time and Resources
January 4, 2017
Improve specific skills: you will have to get better at what you do (working smarter, not harder) since you have less time to do it.
To Be or Not To Be–Productive
December 23, 2016
Get organized to get going! Here are 5 habits to incorporate in order to boost your productivity beyond what you’ve ever accomplished before. Maximize your
6 Ways to Work at Your Optimal Level
December 13, 2016
Know your strengths/passions (the things that make you come/feel alive) and spend most of your time in line with them. Or, to jumpstart a dull
