Relaxation techniques were designed to relieve stress, anxiety and can even help with some medical conditions. There are a number of ways or techniques that can be used to relieve stress, and all of them work differently for different people. If one of the following techniques doesn’t work for... [More]

During uncertain economic times, many employees experience more anxiety about their future, more stress and declining attitudes. If you want to enhance their creativity, increase their productivity and personal engagement, follow these 4 business coaching tips to lead your employees through hard tim... [More]

There are many advantages or benefits of coaching over the phone instead of an in office face-to-face coaching session. While I offer my coaching clients the option of both, let's consider some of the benefits telephone coaching has to offer.  Telephone coaching will get you the support ... [More]

A wise man once said, "I can predict the future." "Amazing!" The people shouted, "How can you do that?" "It's easy", he said, "Most likely it will be a continuation of the present." Even when the present is not what they would like it to be, mos... [More]

A river always moves forward, setting its course and creating its own path down to the sea. At this place beginning and end all come together. The life of a river is expressed in its flow, just as your life is a continuous flow of experiences. A river's flow is powerful beyond measure. Even when i... [More]

Stress affects us all in varying degrees. Whether your job is demanding, or you’re a single mother struggling to make ends meet, stress can add to the burden you already bear. Learning to manage stress is crucial if you want to live life to the fullest and maintain a healthy balance. Below y... [More]

Workplace stress or job stress is a very real problem in workplaces around the world. When the demands of the job surpass what you can safely and mentally handle, it can cause headaches, loss of sleep, irritability, stomach upset and make it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand. Not only doe... [More]

Use this life coaching tool below to rate your personal satisfaction within the following areas of your life: career, health, emotional well-being, financial, friends & family, personal growth, fun and recreation, physical environment, relationship and romance, and life management skills. ... [More]

Stress Management Tips in Times of Economic Change.There’s little doubt that the economy is changing, and it’s not for the better in most cases. Stocks are plummeting and real estate isn’t faring much better. With economic woes comes stress, too. [More]

We all procrastinate. It’s a problem we all face. Actually we often spend more energy putting off a task than it takes to do it. In many ways we end up paying twice, once with all the energy avoiding what we know we must do and then, finally, once we actually do it. It’s amazing that we can grow up, make it to adulthood, learn how to walk, read, write, and drive… but we can’t get ourselves to do things that we know are in our own best interest. [More]

Once you are fully aware of, and accept the thoughts you have, the emotions you feel, and the things you do, you can move to the next step in the process of self-mastery: Self knowledge. Seek to understand before to be understood. [More]

The second principle of self mastery might present the greatest challenge at first. Yet, in the end it could well deliver the greatest gift of all. Accepting WHAT IS! We are who we are. We do what we do, and we do the best we can in any given moment, based on the beliefs we hold. [More]

Self mastery then is the skill or knowledge that makes you a master of your own life. It gives you a deeper understanding of your own thoughts, beliefs, feelings, emotions and actions. Self mastery allows you to become the creator and victor of your life, instead of a victim of circumstances. It allows you to choose the circumstances and events you want to attract in your life... [More]

Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Give yourself permission to … embrace being here, walk in the rain, savor magic moments, understand others even when you don't agree with them, smell flowers, hold hands, raise the bar, make pumpkin soup, listen to the wisdom of children, ce... [More]

The leadership challenges we’re facing today in our social, political and economic world are not so much about competency, as they are about integrity and character. This causes skepticism and distrust amongst many of us. We focus a lot of attention and waste a lot of media coverage on political, social and religious celebrity-like leaders. There is something in the human psyche that longs for a hero, a savior of some sort. [More]

"We travel the world in search of what we need, and return home to find it."  I'm getting ready to return "home" to visit with family and friends. I'll be staying at a beautiful place called "Koningsteen", a wellness and training center in the heart of Belgiu... [More]

In his book "The Inner Game of Tennis", Timothy Gallwey focuses on the game that's in the mind of each player. According to Gallwey, performance equals potential minus interference. A tennis player faces two types of interferences. One is the outer opponent on the court, the other is the ... [More]

Do you ever listen to the sounds of silence? Do you provide time in your life to quiet down the constant chatter in your mind? Visualize for a moment a beautiful lake in the mountains, and imagine looking into the water, watching a reflection of yourself. This image of you will be undistorted beca... [More]

Successful organizations understand that the key to increased productivity and profitability lies in the ongoing professional and personal development of people. These companies create an environment where people can grow, develop their unique talents and align their values with a corporate vision. Your answers to the following 10 questions might illuminate some areas for improvement. [More]

During this magnificent fall season, trees let go of their leaves in order to restore balance and prepare for new growth in the spring. Do you ever wonder about the incomprehensible power of life that brings them back every spring? The fall is also a time to reflect, a time to appreciate and to re... [More]