Many people have a lot of trouble with clutter. At a talk I gave, I asked people to raise their hands if they had trouble with clutter and being disorganised. At least half of the people surprised me by raising their hands.
One of my...
Building relationships is one of the most important things you can do to help your business grow. Many people think that all they need to do to get business is to go to networking events and hand out their business cards. It's possible, but not...
In coaching, there is an idea called "seed planting." It means that it takes time for people to accept new ideas and suggestions. Some clients jump on a new idea and run with it, while others need a little more time to let the idea grow. For...
When we start something new, it's exciting and we're very motivated and committed. But as time goes on, the initial excitement can fade as the reality of how much work is involved sets in. Even if you aren't as excited about the new change or...
Allen came to see me because his wife of 18 years had threatened to leave him if he didn't stop blaming her for everything. He said that he often put the blame for different things on her. He blamed her when he thought she did something wrong or...
Shannon Parker left her group on a hike in California's Sequoia National Park to get her sunglasses from the car. This was a bad idea. Before she could get them, she came face to face with the lion and had a scary thought.
In an interview...
No one likes to think of himself or herself as a victim. When you hear the word "victim," you might think of a sad, helpless person. So, most of us are surprised when we realise how often we let ourselves be emotional victims. After 35 years of...
You'll be able to coach your employees to do their best if you use the skills, strategies, and smarts of lawyers. Here are 4 great tips that will help you give constructive feedback in a way that will encourage good and productive...
In the 35 years I've been counselling individuals, couples, families, and business partners, I've learned that one of the main reasons we control each other in relationships is to avoid feeling helpless. Being helpless is one of the hardest...
Affiliate marketers who are successful see problems as chances to learn and not as reasons to give up. They have learned that sticking with something pays off in the long run.
The four R's—resources, realisation, relationships, and...