Seek to understand before being understood: life coaching principle #3 of self mastery ... [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 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 our relationships, business and health, we all vow to do better. Life coaching lessons from "The Inner Game of Tennis" by Timothy Gallwey. [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? [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]

My webmaster and programmer, Larry Mrazek, of LCM Research  - a St. Louis based company that helps companies manage and develop web, ecommerce, database and market research projects - advised me to submit my life and business coaching blog to the social blogger community at Blogcatalo... [More]

How to deal with change and adversity, A different perspective from life and business coach Dieter Pauwels [More]

Do you ever make assumptions based on what you think you know will likely happen? Do you ever get caught up in the habit of predicting things? [More]

I believe we should all do work that matters. Today, we all put in too many hours, and accumulate too much stress, to work at something that isn't personally engaging and rewarding.Too many people stay in unsatisfying and unfulfilling jobs, simply because it provides the material definition of succe... [More]

The most important tool we have to increase our productivity and personal effectiveness in times of change is our mind. When we encounter change, the most intuitive reaction is to search for danger or to look for problems. We go into survival mode, because this is what we have conditioned our mind to do... [More]