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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Practical Ways to Cope with Job Transitions - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Theodore HendersonThe daily news about the American economy is not rosy and it may be that you are concerned about your present position, have lost your job due to layoff, or are taking on a new job. If you are facing any type of job transition consider these tips to help you cope with present day stress. I ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - Processing Through Life Challenges - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Laurie MartinDarkness was strangling me. I was inside a cocoon of fear. I tried to think good thoughts and write down positive affirmations, but the web was just too thick to escape. It had been a full year since I resigned after fifteen years working in corporate America. I had left to pursue my dream of ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Success and Who You Are - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanSometimes circumstances give us an opportunity to reflect on where we are and to choose once again how we want to live. Having run a very large business, employing close to a hundred people and turning over many millions, I found myself in a situation where the business no longer existed and my ...
Views: 1330(2 votes) - The Effects of Choices - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoWhere you are today is directly related to the choices you’ve made up to this point; one month, two weeks, last year and even a decade ago. There are so many choices that we make everyday, some big, some small, conscious or subconscious. However, in our lives the choices we make dictate the ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - The Power of Choosing Your Direction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Melissa HeislerDuring a recent small business event the question was asked, “How many of the businesses present have busing plans?” Only 25% of the businesses there had plans. It was shocking that in this economy businesses were not strategizing on how to grow their business. To grow a business it is ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - The Restructuring of American Business Means the Restructuring of American Careers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Brad TaftWhat do new, future-focused careers have in common? They represent America’s highest needs. They require a reasonable investment in time and credentialing in order to qualify. The time to plan is NOW if you want or need to continue to work THEN! The restructuring of American business ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - “Shifting Gears” – Transition Tip #5 Believing that You Can Change Your Life is the First Step to Changing It. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Patricia ClappAs I was driving in my car yesterday, I was thinking about “themes” and life lessons that keep reoccurring in my every day life. It seems that each week, there is some kind of thread of commonality that manifests and keeps trying to be recognized – with my clients, my colleagues, my kids, my ...
Views: 4946(4 votes) - ***Who Are You? Misguided Blockhead or Masterful Wizard? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWho are you? Some say that a person is a product of his or her choices. Much like the causality dilemma of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" that evokes questions about life and how the Universe in general began, who you are can be rooted in a circular cause and consequence pattern of ...
Views: 1350(5 votes) - Be an Indispensable Linchpin to the Right People - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimIf you are reading this blog, you have probably at one point either heard of, or read the Seth Godin's book, "Linchpin". If you haven't read it yet, here's the highlight: be indispensable. I would take it another step, and say that you need to be indispensable to the right people. I had a ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Change, From Growing Pains to Gains - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Diana SamalotSometimes Life throws events into our lives that forces us to adjust to new and different circumstances, a new way of living and to have a major life change, whether we are ready for change or not, whether we like it or welcome it or not. A particular event maybe judged as a positive change or ...
Views: 963(3 votes) - Overcome Shyness Now - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jonathan MansfieldAnyone of any age, sex, nationality or status can suffer from shyness. The general consensus is that shyness is no big deal. Nothing could be further from the truth. At best, shy people have few, if any, friends and lead quiet unfulfilled lives. In more serious cases shy people can ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Harried Parents: Save time! Avoid Hassles! "Emotion Coach" Your Kids! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kate McNultyEmotion coaching? These two words would not ordinarily appear in the same sentence, would they? After all, coaching is more likely to bring to mind an image of a tennis racket or softball bat. And what do feelings have to do with any of that? However, parents are continuously teaching their ...
Views: 1956(14 votes) - Transition Tip # 1 - Making Peace with Your Past - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Patricia ClappTips and Tools on Transition. Tip # 1 – Making Peace with your Past August 16, 2009 by divorcesolutionsforyou | Edit Many people often ask me how I got to where I am today (as a transition coach) being that I have had many twists and turns to my own life over the past decade. I by no ...
Views: 1814(4 votes) - How To Discover What's True For You! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantOne of the most common outcomes of transition and transformation is that the life we used to live is no longer our reality. So, how do you reconstruct your life, when many of the things you used to hold so dear no longer have the attraction they used to? Here are 3 exercises you can use to ...
Views: 1294(5 votes) - "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Silicon Valley: The Second Wave" Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Internet Marketing, Internet, WWW, trends Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock www.lulu.com/craiglock + ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Philosophical Coaching and Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziPhilosophical coaching is connected with modern science in asking fundamental questions about the nature of what we know or seem to know. Philosophical coaching is the butter and bread of freedom of thought prompted renewal of debate about moral and ethical enquiries. The objective is to help us ...
Views: 2380(1 vote) - *** Everyone Knows Change is Difficult … Are You Sure? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty Lefkoe“Change is difficult, everyone knows that!” This is the response I frequently get when people ask me what I do and I reply that I can help them make fundamental life changes, easily, quickly and permanently. Why do so many people believe that they have to put in a lot of time and effort, and ...
Views: 2618(2 votes) - *** How Positives Changes for the New Year Can Help You Rebuild After Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Dr. Tolu AdeleyeWhy do we make New Year’s resolutions? Because we desire change for the better. But, for those dealing with divorce, resolutions may offer much-needed hope for the future. Resolutions are meant to give us a boost and promote positive change. However, if you think back to your past ...
Views: 2971(2 votes) - ***How To Empower Yourself for the New Year - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThis is the time of year when people get off the proverbial treadmill of their workday world and allow themselves some time to reflect on the past year - what they accomplished, what they didn't, what was good, and what wasn't so great. Too often people feel like they've fallen short of their ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - ***How to Save Your Sanity During Life Transitions - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife is full of changes and transitioning from one stage or position to another is a natural part of daily living. Unfortunately, some of those changes -- like divorce, job loss, or the death of someone close to you- are imposed on you most often by circumstances beyond your control. What more ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - ***New Year, New Career: Dealing with Career Transition Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe "holiday season" defines the time that extends from Thanksgiving to New Year's, where all we seem to do is eat, drink and be merry. Just what is it that makes the holiday season so special? It's a combination of things, really. The concept of giving is but one reason. What other time of ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - ***Resentment and Expectations: Big Fat Life Hold Ups - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI work with a lot of people who are often in conflict with people they work, or aspire to work with, or in their personal relationships. Time and again I see people become frustrated, angry, and hostile, all a result of having fixed and expectations of one another. Some hold onto and wear their ...
Views: 2419(5 votes) - 3 Ways to Say Goodbye to Emotionally Charged Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda Lams"My wife died about 5 years ago now. I'm still having such a hard time going through her belongings. Every time I pick up one of her sweaters I just collapse with sadness and longing. Even her handwriting on a piece of scrap paper is sacred. I don't know how I can ever part with anything ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - 5 Common Agreements That Hurt Us As Entrepreneurs (And What to Do About It) - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Darla LeDouxWhen is the last time you heard someone say something like, "You know how it is..." and you nodded in agreement? Please stop doing this. To get a good understand of how agreement can hurt us, read the first chapter of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, about "domestication" of the ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - 90 Day Plan - 3 Tools You Need to Guarantee Your Success! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dan PickensFor a 90 day plan to succeed you need to understand that most of the work is done before you get started! Most people fail plans (like the p90x) because they trust that they succeed at random! In reality it's because they are either lazy or don't know any better or both! That's not going ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - A New Life – Turning Someday Into a Plan - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Deborah HayesThe pursuit of happiness always starts with a dream and a decision doesn’t it? Making that decision is a process and likely one that doesn’t come overnight. Once a seed is planted it needs to germinate before it gets to the point of blossoming into an actual decision for most of us. For me, it ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Are You Ready to Evolve? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from James LeGrandLife is change. Our lives ceaselessly change every second we live within it. When a species that walks this planet encounters a significant change species-wide, we call that change evolution. As human beings, we have gone through several such evolutions. Some of those changes were physical ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Dealing with "End of Life Issues" - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Maureen NuccitelliDealing with “End of Life Issues” There are so many wonderful things about our particular society but facing the end of life isn't one of our strong suits. We do very little to prepare for this certain event. This topic, "end of life issues", has been on my mind for some time but it has ...
Views: 2273(5 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNothing ever stays the same. Our lives are in a constant state of flux. There are little changes, big changes, changes that we initiate, and unexpected changes that happen to us. One thing is for sure… change is inevitable. Changes – both big and small – lead us into to unknown territory and ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Finding Strength and Trust in the Cycle of Change - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Lisa MichaelsIn ordinary times, the natural flow of constant change in our lives is gradual and often barely noticed. Just like the subtle physical changes from 30 to 40, the move from one home to another, or one season to the next, you flow through the changes without giving them much attention. You can ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Finding Your Courage - New Food or Old? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liz CopelandI was faced with an interesting question from my younger son the other day. He meandered into the kitchen and said was it all right if he used my The New Raw Food Detox Diet book as a plate for his chocolate cake. There were so many things wrong with this question I didn't know where to begin. ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Getting Back on Your Feet after a Car Accident - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyWhen getting behind the wheel of a car, what awaits you on the road is invariably uncertain. With drivers growing increasingly susceptible to injuries, collisions, and potentially fatal outcomes, it’s never been more critical to practice safe driving. However, try as you might, auto accidents ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Goal Setting - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Graduate to a New Degree of Success - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanGraduation season is here and we all know what that means: transitions, growth and new opportunities. Developing a successful business also often involves the same stages, and running a business means we graduate from one stage to another. Adolescence and middle school are the years when ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Helping Others Can Also Help You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Robert BoroffApril may be designated as National Volunteer Month but most people’s busy lives leave little time for volunteering. Between work and family obligations most Americans find their day void of free time. Even if you find some free time it’s likely that you’ll want to fill it with leisure, ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - How Others React When Your Weight Changes - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stacey GrieveOne of the tendencies of human nature is to compare ourselves with others. Often we will compare ourselves with someone in a worse situation, to make our own seem better. However, remember that just as we are comparing, so are others! As your weight stabilizes, and the new, ideal-weight and ...
Views: 1403(3 votes) - How to Become Solution Oriented and overcome the negative Effects of Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Stephen FreemanHow to Become Solution Oriented and Overcome the Negative Effects of Life As we go through everyday life so many things can attack you and affect your life. Most of the time it may seem as though you are attacked in every aspect of life. Every way you turn the effect of life try to bring ...
Views: 3690(1 vote) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeHow to overcome shyness? Two tips. Do not be scared of people. If this is easier said than done, use imagination. Firstly, what is shyness? One definition is a feeling of the fear of embarrassment. Perhaps more fully it can be defined as a feeling of apprehension or awkwardness experienced ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Incorporating Change into Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Isabel KirkChange! Such a loaded word. What comes to your mind when you think of the word change? Stop for a minute and try to answer that question. What types of feelings does it bring up in you? Hope, excitement, joy, or on the other hand, fear, anxiety, loss, or to make things more complicated, a ...
Views: 2161(5 votes) - Johnny's Re-Entry Story - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI had hoped to be able to return to Illinois upon my release, but found out I was mandated to Madison, where the offense was committed. I wanted to get out of Wisconsin. I felt I had paid my debt. My last week in prison, tension was building. I felt like I was suspect, as if I was going to steal ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - Making Room - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Meghan GehanYou have to be willing to let go of the life you’ve planned in order to have the life you were meant to have. ~ Joseph Campbell This week, while my boys are with their dad on a fancy Caribbean cruise, I will be home, cleaning my house from top to bottom, inside and out, in that yearly ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Married Couples Can Be Successful Business Partners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanSalad was flying in one direction while spaghetti went another. Voices were getting louder and louder as a hard-crust roll came in contact with a right cheek. Sounds like a college fraternity, doesn’t it? Would you believe it was a middle-aged couple who were also business partners? What ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - My Struggle and the Miracle of Letting Go - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Saskia RoellMany times in our lives we are asked to let go, and often it doesn't come easy. I wrote this poem from a mother's heart, but I believe that no matter where we are in life the principle of letting go applies to all of us. Ultimately it's the key to liberating us to move through growing ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - My Struggle and the Miracle of Letting Go - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Saskia RoellMany times in our lives we are asked to let go, and often it doesn't come easy. I wrote this poem from a mother's heart, but I believe that no matter where we are in life the principle of letting go applies to all of us. Ultimately it's the key to liberating us to move through growing ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Relocation - Five Strategies for a Successful Adjustment to a New Culture - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezDo you ever wonder why some people are more successful than others in adjusting to a new culture? Here are five strategies that will help you to make your cross-cultural experience a success. One - Begin with the End in Mind Close your eyes and imagine you have already mastered your ...
Views: 3297(2 votes) - Retirement Jobs: How is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothAlways the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have retired already or have been laid off you may have a desire to get back into the employment seen. Well, hate to tell you this, but that may be easier said than done. So what? You’re resilient and ...
Views: 1505(3 votes) - Shedding Your Old Identity - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly WellsYou’ve heard the phrase “feeling comfortable in your own skin.” Never is this more difficult when you are in a life transition and learning to take on a new identity. However, it’s important to know that being uncomfortable is not a sign that you are lost, powerless, or disconnected. The ...
Views: 2825(1 vote) - So You Want to be an Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Cynthia KocialskiYou’ve reached a crossroad in your career. Maybe you want to reap greater rewards for your hard work, or you’re tired of working for someone else, or you want to determine your own destiny. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to start your own company and be an entrepreneur. How do you get ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Success and Loss - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanMy brother was diagnosed with cancer in May. By June he had passed away. Initially the situation was one of horror, shock, sadness and anger but as we went through the weeks and as his failing health became more evident, we also realised that anything we needed to talk about would have to be ...
Views: 1331(3 votes) - The Angst of Transition: From Your Parent's Home to Your Own - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I converse with young college alums, we often discuss the life between their parent’s home and their own. Whether the transition is from their parent’s home or from college to the workplace, our talks about handling the angst in transitioning are engaging. Most of them were told to go to ...
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