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Are You Clear On What Coaching Is?

By Marvae Eikanas | April 22, 2025 |

Coaching – ever wondered why it’s called that? Of course, it has nothing to do with whistles, clipboards, or game film! The origin of the word coach is traced back to a small village in Hungary known as Kocs. In the 16th century, Kocs was famous for making fancy horse drawn “kocsik” or wagons. Later…

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Sweet Cravings That Feed Your Fear Monster

By Marvae Eikanas | April 15, 2025 |
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Cravings – we all have them! Did you know that your cravings or deepest desires in life actually feed your Fear Monster? Let me explain. Think back to the last time you had a real hankering for a specific food. Was your craving for something healthy or something salty or sweet like chips, ice cream,…

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Vibrant Thinking in Delightful Shades of Gray!

By Marvae Eikanas | April 8, 2025 |
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Are you prone to a black-and-white perspective or have you discovered the beauty of thinking in vibrant shades of gray? Imagine a parent offering their child an endless array of options or taking the time to explore all possible options. Not only would that be a time-consuming proposition, it would be an overwhelming one too!…

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The Secret to Getting Great Results

By Marvae Eikanas | April 1, 2025 |
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Great results, is that what your efforts are leading to? Setting goals is the easy part. Whether your goals are personal or professional goals, you know where you want to end up. Perhaps you want to be 10 pounds lighter, write that book, add a dozen clients, communicate more successfully with your spouse and/or co-workers,…

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Commitment – Your Success Depends On It!

By Marvae Eikanas | March 25, 2025 |

When setting out to pursue something new, big, or worthwhile, the commitment required to see it through is hardly top of mind. In that moment there are many other factors fighting for your attention. In a few days, my husband and I will celebrate 39 years of marriage together. On that memorable day back in…

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7 Great Ways to Resolve Conflict Better

By Marvae Eikanas | March 18, 2025 |
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Conflict – what a wonderful world it would be without it! Louis Armstrong sang in his unmistakable voice: “I see trees of green and red roses too, I see them bloom for me and for you, and I think to myself what a wonderful world”. Yet a world free of conflict – now that sounds…

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Communicating Just Like A Real Pro!

By Marvae Eikanas | March 11, 2025 |

The communicating effectively is an essential skill for navigating life both personally and professionally. Even though we communicate daily, it’s rare to meet someone who has truly mastered the art of communication. Life skills, like communication, are caught more than taught. Did you have people in your life who were amazing examples of how to…

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The “Taco Salad Principle” And Your Success

By Marvae Eikanas | March 5, 2025 |
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Overloading your plate – that’s what I refer to as “The Taco Salad Principle”. Curious why I’ve dubbed it that? Well, it donned on me in the midst of a family gathering! You see, my family is quite a diverse crew. Some eat dairy, some don’t. These two love tomatoes, the others prefer to skip…

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This Really Revs Up Your Amazing Creativity

By Marvae Eikanas | February 25, 2025 |

A little dose of creativity and just about everything is better! Creativity is a key factor in how you lead, approach a project, or even organize your day! But how do you rev up your creativity when you need it the most? It starts with a shift in perspective! Consider Bunnies Counting bunnies – that’s…

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Do You Know The Value of “Values”?

By Marvae Eikanas | February 18, 2025 |

Values – among coaches it’s a popular topic, but to be honest, prior to my coach training, I’d never given my values any thought. I’m guessing you probably haven’t either. Now that I’ve been coaching for going on twelve years, I’ve discovered that knowing your values and more mindfully operating out them is quite nifty!…

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