What’s your plan to celebrate your accomplishments? When I ask clients what they will do to celebrate an achievement, I’m often met with a blank stare. We do all this planning and work to hit our goals, then when we get there, we bypass the success and immediately set another goal. We don’t take the...Read More

Why does it seem so much harder to dream big as we get older? We let all the mind trash get in the way. Maybe we can identify a dream job, a dream car, or a dream vacation, but even that is limited to what we think is possible. If only we work harder, try...Read More

I’m a fan of simple hacks that make a big difference, especially those that affect my overall mood, making me happier and more productive! Most people believe that they’ll be happy at some later date or that there is no such thing as non-chemical mood boosters. Like when they make more money, find their true...Read More

I feel like I’ve been in a time warp the past few years.  I know as you get older, time goes by more quickly, but seriously?! I made the decision to return to school five years ago to answer a question that had been nagging me for years.  Some people are able to overcome difficulties...Read More

When I first became a coach (more than a decade ago), and people asked what I did for a living, I’d simply say I was a coach.   People assumed that meant I coached some type of sports team, such as soccer.  That conversation would naturally lead to a correction about me being a “professional coach,”...Read More

Is it better to work with a coaching franchise than with an individual professional coach? As with anything in life, it depends!  There are pros and cons to both.  Identifying your needs and goals will help you determine which one is better. Three Areas to Consider There are three areas to consider when making your...Read More

Hiring a life or business coach shouldn’t be done without careful consideration. It’s an emotional and financial commitment. Before jumping into this relationship, you’ll want to find the right coach. Someone with professional training, a proven background, and skills that fit your goals. The Process Before you hire a coach, you should interview a few...Read More

There is no denying it, we all make a mistake at some point, if we didn’t, no one would need business or life coaching.  However, we’re more likely to succeed if we know how to recognize missteps and bounce back. While sugary snack cakes may not have all the answers to life, the Twinkie can teach...Read More

When I ask a company owner what they believe their company culture is, they rarely know. Understanding your company’s culture helps you hire the right employees, especially when expanding your team. It sometimes takes executive coaching and business coaching to help management assess and understand the importance of company culture. What is Company Culture? In...Read More

The power of coaching occurs through the mutual commitment between the coach and the client. It is a challenging process that takes place over time (typically several months) and requires an honest look at yourself.  The first step is to determine whether hiring me as your coach is the right fit for you and me....Read More