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...
If we choose to see it that way, life is great. There is a great beauty inside my sadness. My emotions, my wants, and my longings are all parts of a magical journey that I am on. There is magic in every part of our lives. How we end up in the...
Today, flying from New York to Paris isn't a big deal, but Charles Lindbergh did it in 1927 without a telegraph, radio, or GPS. The flight was 3,600 miles and took 33 1/2 hours (GPS). Lindbergh put a few sandwiches, a couple of water canteens,...
By Paula Picard: A Great Teacher
A good teacher always leaves behind knowledge. They give you new knowledge and understanding that you didn't have before.
Great teachers don't always let people know they're there. Sometimes the...
"Organisms don't live in their environments, they make them," says the saying.
— From Margaret Wheatley's book A Simpler Way
As I walk down Lincoln Avenue in Portsmouth, I am struck by the beauty of the day—the...
Do you feel like your life has a point? One of the main reasons why people feel depressed and unhappy is that they feel like their lives don't have any purpose or direction. Luckily, it's easy to give your life direction and meaning. All you have...
At work, are you making the most of your strengths and showing off your talents? If you are good at analysing things, have you tried to use those skills at your job? I know it seems crazy to ask for more work when you already have a lot on your...