What will bring back your spark? That was the question that became a theme this week on my coaching calls. Low energy Uninspired Blah I think it’s safe to say we all feel this way from time to time. Whether you’re experiencing a bout of burnout, your self-esteem has taken a hit, you’re just not…
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The Unfortunate Cost of Covering All Your Bases
As a coach, I’m in the business of helping people get what they want — out of their career, their business, and their life. Over the years I’ve observed a thing or two about wanting, and the many reasons why people often don’t get what they want. One big reason is that they’re holding tight…
Are you good enough?
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they didn’t feel good enough, I’d be on the Forbes list right behind Bezos. Okay, I’m exaggerating … but it sure seems like it sometimes. I dream of being a writer, but I’m not good enough. I want to go after a big promotion,…
Holy Wow. Another Year. Can This One Really Be Different?
What am I going to say? Of course, I’m going to say YES. Yes, it can. There will always be circumstances beyond our control, and we will simultaneously have free will. Let’s put it to work. I’m sitting down to write this after a local business morning networking group on the very first business day…
Are You Playing The Short Game or The Long Game?
We live in a time when people expect instant results. And I get it. When you’re in a difficult spot, stuck in a rut, and feel like you just can’t take it anymore — and you finally reach a breaking point where you want out… You want OUT, and you want out fast. But the…
Do You Create Roadblocks or Does Someone Else?
When I talk to folks about making their next career move, I’m often met with an imaginary roadblock. At this point, I’ve come to expect it. This phantom obstacle comes in the form of a prerequisite they’ve conjured up (one that doesn’t actually exist) — an unmet qualification, a missing credential, or insufficient experience. It’s…