Gratitude – is it possible to have too much? There are so many wonderful benefits to regularly practicing gratitude! What if your life was saturated in gratitude? Truly marinated in gratitude? Brined in gratitude? Brining If you want to have a delicious Thanksgiving turkey, I encourage you to try brining. It’s a process similar to…
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Hope is fragile. When I have it, hope is wildly powerful and compelling. Without hope, despair and discouragement settle in. Because I’m human, my hope swells and it shrinks. It’s rarely stagnant. Ordinarily I’m a pretty hopeful gal, but recently, my hope took a hit. It was dark and ugly – a very unhappy moment.…
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While coaches seem to be everywhere, most people aren’t really sure what coaching is all about! To be fair, prior to beginning my coach certification program, my concept of coaching was not completely accurate either. In fact, I had some pretty big misconceptions. It’s just hard to have a clear picture of something you’ve never…
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Is fear a word you prefer not use? Or what about words like afraid or scared – do they also fit into the “don’t use” category? Perhaps, you choose language that is more palatable. Words like worried, concerned, dread, nervous, apprehensive, unsure, uneasy, doubt, anxious, stressed, uncertain, or frustrated have a better ring to them.…
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What if you could work less and still get results? Does that seem like an unattainable goal? While altering the way you go about working is a process, there are some really compelling reasons to make the effort. You’ve heard it said that less is more and it’s true! Consider this: Those are some compelling…
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Creativity is your secret weapon! It’s the unique perspective you bring to everything you do. Artists, musicians, and dancers – those are a few of the kinds of people that typically come to mind when you think of creatives. But what about leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs – do they fit into the creative category as…
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Your heart – what does it mean to be connected to it? And what exactly are you connecting to? The Bible defines your “heart” or your soul as your mind, emotions, and will. It is where your thinking, feeling, deciding, and determining right from wrong all takes place. Poor Reception Your heart is the center…
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Leading well requires a variety of skills, including the ability to adjust the way you communicate and interact with those you lead based on their unique personalities. By default, you probably tend to speak to and treat others the way you would want to be treated, but not everyone on your team is like you.…
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What are the specific results are you seeking right now in your life and work? Are you seeking professional results like a promotion, more clients, or a more effective sales team? Or are you seeking personal results like finally fitting back into those jeans or better relationships? Every now and then you might experience a…
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Clarity makes a notable difference when navigating life and work! Without clarity, your progress is hampered, your confidence is stifled, and you are prone to compromising what’s most important to you. Journeying Without Clarity I was backing out of our driveway that Friday morning while it was still dark and the fog was thick –…
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