As an introvert, attending networking events is not my favorite thing to do. However, when I follow the “SWAG” method, I am more comfortable and consequently more effective. SWAG is an acronym that stands for Simplify your message, be Welcoming, be Aware of others, and establish Goals. I recently did a presentation on using SWAG...Read More
Hurricane Irma provided a great example of a challenging life experience that leads to a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty. What makes a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, so traumatic is the threat to all aspects of your life. You may experience fear related to your well-being, or that of...Read More
According to the Harvard Business Review, the typical length of engagement with a coach is between seven and 12 months. I have also found this to be true in my experience over more than a decade of working with clients. The average duration for most of my customers is somewhere in the 6-9 month range. The shortest time frame...Read More
Just as every coach is different, so is every persons reason for seeking out a business or life coach. There are many surveys and studies that look to answer the question and the top reasons people share are to: Define their strengths and weaknesses Maximize and develop their potential Optimize individual or team performance Expand...Read More
Being confident is a wonderful feeling. Not having confidence can be grueling. Confidence is a quiet feeling inside, knowing that you are competent and capable. Boasting about your greatness and questioning your decisions are both manifestations of insecurity. Sometimes the differences are hard to discern. The four characteristics below describe true confidence that indicates a...Read More
The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The coaching process helps clients both define and achieve major goal areas, both professional and personal, faster, and with more ease than would be possible otherwise.” That’s a...Read More
4 Signs You Are NOT Ready to Be Coached Despite the increased utilization of coaches for personal and business situations, not everyone is ready to be coached and consequently will not benefit from coaching. A good coach will evaluate your readiness before accepting you as a client, just as you should interview several coaches...Read More
No, MASTR isn’t a typo – it’s an acronym. I’m very big on acronyms because they help people retain and apply relevant information. In many of my coaching sessions, time management, and specifically email management, inevitably comes up, especially when I have clients who receive hundreds of new emails daily and keep thousands of old...Read More
There was a time (long, long ago) when the decision to pursue a job or a career was a commitment for life. The focus was to get a good position, work hard, save money, and retire; hopefully all within the same company. Nowadays that is not the norm. Today, people typically change careers or jobs...Read More
Welcome back to Surpass Your Goal. You didn’t go anywhere . . . I did! You may have noticed that it’s been two years since I’ve sent out an article or update. Why, you ask? I returned to school to complete my doctorate in human . I have just one class remaining, on addictions, that...Read More
