6 Reasons to Attend a Seminar/Conference
April 22, 2019
Budgets are tight. So is your limited time to get things done. But your professional development is vital to your long-term success, even if it
Personal Growth Articles
What to Do When Learning Something New
March 17, 2019
You go to a conference or seminar. You read a book, magazine, or blog. You listen to a podcast. You meet with a mentor… …and
How to Learn from Your Mistake
February 13, 2019
Some people just have to learn things the hard way. Maybe they are kinesthetic learners or maybe just too proud to take wise advice fro
The 40 Books I Read in 2018 (part 1)
February 6, 2019
I hit my goal of reading 40 non-fiction leadership and personal growth books last year, and thought I’d share either the big thought or why
Sweep the Sand Off Your Sidewalk
December 15, 2018
Now that it’s winter, I remembered something that happened after winter last spring. I noticed city employees with brooms sweeping the sand off the sidewalks
Is Your Life on Adjusted Cruise Control?
December 8, 2018
On long trips, I enjoy my car’s feature of adjusted cruise control: I set the speed at which I want to stay, and not only
5 Ways to Rekindle Your Enthusiasm for Volunteering
August 18, 2018
Volunteerism is one way to give back to your community to a cause for which you are passionate about supporting. Sometimes, you find yourself restless
How Intentional Are You with Your Info Intake?
August 12, 2018
It’s been said that you become like the people you hang around and the media that you regularly intake. Because of that, it’s essential to
A Lesson from Sorry and Chutes/Ladders
April 21, 2018
You have probably played these 2 board games as a child (maybe again as a parent). As you recall, Sorry has a space that begins
5 Filters for When to Say YES to an Opportunity
April 14, 2018
Opportunities in life occur when we say YES to them. However, opportunities can swarm all around us the more we put ourselves out there and
5 Actions To Be More Self-Aware
April 7, 2018
There is a shortage of people in this world who are truly self-aware: people who actually notice the effect they are having on others and
5 Introvert Growth Steps
February 23, 2018
Speak up more often in meetings. Despite your proclivity to “take in” the information/conversation, take the leap and share your opinion on a topic. If
Fasting from….Excuses!
February 10, 2018
Have you heard of the spiritual ritual of fasting? It’s giving up something for a period of time, to focus on something more important to
What to Do with Your Anger
November 18, 2017
Anger is simply one of our emotions, given to us as an indicator of an injustice and a motivator to take constructive action to right
LEAD Conflict Toward Resolution
October 13, 2017
When someone is confronting you about something (in work or your personal life), it is very difficult to not get defensive, which simply escalates the
4 Ways Hiking Links to Self-Leadership
September 24, 2017
Maybe it’s because I’m in nature, maybe it’s having the mental space to think–but it seems I receive insights on life whenever I go hiking.
An Effective Way to Hold Yourself Accountable
September 9, 2017
Another way to better stay accountable to yourself for getting your priorities done daily/weekly is to write 7-10 questions to ask yourself daily–and then post
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
When You Disagree with Someone, Do This!
February 3, 2017
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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
