Previously, I wrote a blog post, Coaches as Hope Warriors, to underscore how important it is to create positive expectancy for our clients. Coaching clients come from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. They seek services to solve their problems or meet their goals. Most suffer from some degree of imposture syndrome—the deep feeling […]
This year, Aug. 13-17, is National Simply Your Life week. According to the website, nationaltoday.com, “National Simplify Your Life Week” is observed yearly during the first week of August. Though its origins are unknown, it is abundantly clear that the week is for decluttering and simplifying one’s life, which involves getting rid of physical and […]
Choice Coaching is a method of coaching based on Dr. William Glasser’s Reality Therapy® and Choice Theory® psychology. It is built on the fundamental idea that people are able to accomplish their goals and work through their challenges with the proper mindset, the information they need for success and the relationships they have to support […]
If you have a system for how you set your annual goals at the beginning of the year, I bet you’re excited about the possibilities for 2023. It’s true for me: Being able to plan out my year and list my goals gives me a thrill, along with an added layer of responsibility. I learned […]
August 18 is National Serendipity Day. Serendipity is defined as the occurrence and development of any events by happenstance in a pleasant or useful way. This day encourages us to appreciate those unexpected, pleasant things. I have a mantra I’ve been living now since January that my friend, Scott D’Alterio, shared with me: “Nothing happens […]
April has been designated the National Month of Hope. Other than healthy, satisfying relationships, I can’t think of anything more important to a person’s mental health than hope. Some people will even suicide when they have lost all hope that their life can get better. This is why, a few years ago, I wrote the […]
I hang out with a lot of counselors, therapists and social workers, and many of them are discouraged about the same things: clients who don’t seem to want to make progress, involuntary clients who come kicking and screaming, the long hours of supervision required to get one’s license, the amount of time spent doing paperwork […]
Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these Ask almost anyone if knowledge is power and they will answer yes—but I say knowledge is not power! People who are overweight know they need to eat healthier and exercise, but that […]
Have you ever wondered what a coach does in an average day? While I haven’t done any research on the subject, I can tell you about a day in my life. I’m not sure if I even consider myself an average coach or not. I do not coach people all day long—not in the traditional […]
Coaching is a field that’s been rapidly expanding over the past two decades. Not only is it a profession, but also an important skill for people in leadership positions. Coaching requires an understanding of human motivation. Much research has been done to determine what motivates people. While you can motivate someone with external rewards or […]
