LifeAction Coaching
The Monon Trail was pretty barren yesterday during my sweat exercise of pedaling a bike for 13 miles. I know--crazy to do at nearly 100 degrees, but I've been upping my exercise routine---determined to prove that turning 50 isn't going to slow me down, and push that number (which just recently crept up) on the scale back down where it belongs. … [Read more...]
Core values are the blueprint for your life and your business. They are the boundaries that determine your behavior, the expected behavior of your employees and how the company behaves within the world of business. So it goes without saying that core values are an important piece of the foundation of your organization. You may … [Read more...]
Although I’ve lived through my own conflicts with colleagues, direct reports and bosses during my 20 year corporate experience, I now see how these situations arise and play out in other businesses through my coaching clients. No matter where you are, boss, owner or employee, conflicts occur. One of my favorite quotes … [Read more...]
How many times were we warned as children that we would get a reputation by hanging out with the wrong people? I know I heard that once or twice along the way, and I found that it was true. FreeDigitalPhotos.net Jim Roan, a motivational speaker, once said ” You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” So … [Read more...]
When I tell my clients that they need to own their accomplishments, they tend to get a little uncomfortable. They automatically assume that they are tooting their own horn, lacking modesty, and appearing too big for their britches. I think that pretty much sums up the belief systems that were deeply rooted in our childhood. In … [Read more...]
When Tom Peters wrote the article “The Brand Called You” in Fast Company Magazine in 1997, he made us aware of the importance of differentiating ourselves from our ‘competitors’. It was an excellent analogy showing how we all have something to sell, and in fact, that we are selling ourselves every day. I agree and speak … [Read more...]
Mark and I were interviewed recently about our relationship. No, we weren't in therapy and there's nothing wrong, but that's not to say that we didn't learn a lot. One of the 1st questions that made me pause was “What evidence do you have that tells you that your relationship is thriving?” Wow! What evidence do we have? Being scientists … [Read more...]
Strength is definitely an attribute that is highly valued in our society. No argument there. Just think about the things we associate with strong: Body builder Steel Cup of coffee Argument Leader Ties Family We all admire strength in those areas. What … [Read more...]
I recently talked to a local Girl Scout leadership team about The Myth of Work Life Balance and values. Everyone wants to know the magic formula for creating the work life balance that they need to have a happy life. The truth is there is no foo-foo dust, magic wand, or crystal ball that can tell you what your perfect solution might … [Read more...]
