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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Every obstacle always presents an opportunity
- In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vege...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New developments make christian life coaching ?the? career choice for work-at-home professionals
- I have watched for a couple years now, as my wife's career has really taken off and I must admit, I am impressed. At the age of 55, having had so many life experiences, it just made me sit up and take notice that something huge is happening. In addition to this, I have seen her income quadruple over the past year.My wife, Leelo-Dianne Bush is a Christian Life Coach. She is also founder and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 9 guidelines for spiritual coaching
- Spirituality coaching is more than creating goals and holding someone accountable. Spirituality coaching takes into account the whole person, that is, mind, body and spirit. Spirituality coaching focuses on one's essential well being that can only be accessed from one's Inner Core, one's essence. The aim of spirituality coaching is true and lasting transformation, and a true congruence between one...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Leading grief groups: the preliminaries
- Preparation: If you desire advertising the group, announcements need to go to the media at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the group. Most effective is either an article or listing under Grief/support groups in the local newspaper. At least once a year a mailing should go out to appropriate human services agencies listing the schedule and location of the meeting. Letters to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The role of grief group facilitators
- Technically, there are two types of grief groups. Informational and support groups are for individuals who have an interest in the grief process. The purpose of these groups is to promote grief education and awareness. It covers the grief process in a more academic fashion.The second type of grief group is a process and personal growth oriented group focusing on facilitating the individual ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The incredible human psyche
- The intriguing Human psyche - more complex than the metamorphosing cocoon, and more phenomenal than the human brain could ever imagine.Deep within the realm of your subconscious is the centrifuge, or cerebral core of all Human possibilities. Therein, lies the key to the supernatural, heightened spirituality and the unique potential of overcoming obstacles, large and small.Human psych...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Helping relationships: understanding the helpee
- One of the most distressing observations I have made among my social work colleagues, is the overwhelming proclivity on the part of many of us so-called helpers, to lack understanding and sensitivity to the position helpees are in when they agree to accept intervention.Many of us take "professionalism" out of context and become more of a burden to families than a helping resource....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who do you talk to?
- Many of you reading this will be running businesses, or parts of, whether they are your own or not. This means that you have many things to deal with on a day to day basis plus trying to do the long-term thinking needed to lead and run the business. You probably find yourself being very busy, possibly working long hours and, if you are honest, being reactive most of the time. When do you get (or m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Its game time! four powerful lessons in the game of life
- I turned 29 last week, and if statistics are right and I die on or around my 78th birthday, I am almost 40% done. In a numbers game, that is pretty close to half way. This had me thinking about when I played basketball in high school and college. I thought most about the half time events in the locker room. Whether we were winning or losing at half time, the whole team gathered in the lo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coaching is asking the right questions
- Have you ever known anyone who asked themselves "Why me?" over and over every time something happened they didn't like? Or how about, "What did I do to deserve this?" And my favorite, "Whose fault was that?" Perhaps, these questions have popped into your head once or twice before.When we ask ourselves questions, our brain hunts for the answer. Having your brain search for the answers to bad...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - People pleasing and how to stop!
- "People pleasing can leave you feeling empty and taken advantage of." Deb MeltonOne of the ways fear shows up in our lives and keeps us from living fully is when we become a people pleaser. You know when you are doing it. You pick up the check and put it on your credit card, because you want everyone at the table to admire you and like you more. You say "yes" to your sis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your silent voice of experience
- "I can't wait!" she exclaimed over the phone. The anticipation in her voice was evident as we scheduled a time to meet and discuss her new fund raising project. This client had a gigantic goal. She also needed lots of information in order to begin.It was her first attempt at charitable fund raising. She was also the first client I had coached who had a fund raising goal. However, she was de...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Plug in your systems for success
- Have you ever noticed that so many of us who work diligently and ethically rarely achieve our objectives? And, why is it that those who-seemingly-work half as hard and half as long experience one success after another?The answer is twofold; successful people succeed because they implement proven, systems for success. Secondly, successful people have mastered the art of making time, work for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lessons from donald trump and the apprentice: a career coachs perspective
- What can we learn about careers from watching Donald Trump and The Apprentice?1. Recognize that job tests don't always correspond to job realities.Hundreds of companies screen candidates through psychological tests, stress interviews, group interviews, role-playing and a whole lot more. Do these tests make sense?* Martin Seligman found that optimism often outweighed raw sales ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding a mentor in the 21st century
- Traditionally, mentors volunteer the wisdom of their experiences to help others who wanted to follow in their footsteps. These days, many people have learned to appreciate the value of a good mentor.Therefore, we see messages on discussion boards asking, "Would someone be willing to mentor me?" Total strangers call, asking, "Will you be my mentor?"You may get lucky. You begin a serie...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover the coach within you
- One of the three basic roles of leadership is the coach or mentor. The best boss is often the best coach. (See: http://tlc-leadership.com/the_three_faces_of_leadership). In sports the coach is very conscious of his role but in the business world most coaching is unconscious or even accidental.Just as many a dad learned to coach by jumping in with his son's baseball or hockey team or his dau...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Skills for change
- The name of the game is CHANGE -- that's true at work, and it's also true in life. In both situations there are FOUR skills you can trust:1. LISTEN TO YOURSELF. Try to trust your intuitive judgement. Often, this displays itself as the very first thought you have in a given situation. Another suggestion here is to use a small notebook to record your thoughts and ideas, how you're feeling at ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Some business coaches are in error
- Many business coaches deny the power of suggestion while using it. For instance a corporate inner circle will be told that they have inner conflicts with ethical practice due to the stockholders coming first, the customers coming second and employees coming third. They will tell the corporate management team that often what must be done short term to appease shareholders may not be good long term ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online counseling - a timely happenstance
- Online counseling may be the latest and greatest improvement in therapy. It seems to be perfect for this fast-paced world with many workers who sit by their computer screens all day long. Yet, it is not limited to today's information technology workers or those whose work requires being online frequently.Imagine how convenient it will be to read a quick email from your therapist that can gi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Life coaching for success and fulfilment
- We live in a world of rapid change and uncertainty. Nothing is as it was even ten years ago. This means there is major pressure on all of us to change, everything is speeded up; we have to learn fast or risk being left behind. All areas of life are affected. Relationships lack commitment, health can no longer be taken for granted, financial security can disappear over night. Careers are insecure, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trump university - why success education is important
- Trump University recently unveiled offers a bonanza of success secrets, success tips and success insights.Donald Trump, of the Apprentice says "The one sure way to success is to know everything you can about what you do", these words capture the true reason why Trump University exists.The success education landscape not only included Powerhouse Donald Trump, but also industry leaders...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business coaching - ten ways of dealing with mistakes you made
- You can either choose to dwell on what happened and get stuck in the past or you can choose to start using your energy to build your future. Either choice is okay. But ask yourself which choice is the most empowering? Should you choose to start to create your future here are some tips that can ease the process.1. See yourself in the future.Ask yourself: "How will I look at this circu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using audio programs to increase your knowledge and productivity
- If you do any significant amount of driving, a simple thing you can do to increase your productivity is to listen to audio programs in your car. If your commute time to work is 45 - 60 minutes each way, you can easily listen to at least 1 book each week. Over the course of a year, that can add up to about 50 books. That is a significant number.But here are a couple of ways you can further i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you want to make more money as a life coach
- There's a lot of coaches out there not making any money, looking for opportunities, trying to model what others are doing, networking like crazy, researching, visualizing, affirming and hoping? yes, hoping that the clients show up before the bailiffs.I've been involved in Marketing and PR and worked with and met the good, the bad and the ugly of the coaching world and can honestly say if yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Developing will power and self discipline
- Most people admire and respect strong individuals, who have won great success by manifesting will power and self discipline. They admire people, who with sheer will power, self discipline and ambition, have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, reduced their weight, rose high in their chosen field or advanced on the spiritual path.The truth is that ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of creating interpersonal power
- If you work with people, as a company owner, manager and team leader or on the customer interface, your impact on others is your most important asset! Someone creating 'Interpersonal Power', as I see it, has the ability to inspire, motivate and facilitate outstanding action in another.In 1996 I won the Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA, in Whitewater Slalom. As an athlete then, I needed someone ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If what you are doing is not working change your approach
- And ironically the more we worry about it, the more tense we get and the more likely we are to say something stupid.Let us a take a look at some remedies:1 Learn to relax when you feel under pressure.I often talk about the importance of managing your emotionsThis is an essential skill.There are a wide range of courses and books that you can refer to if you want t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten reasons to hire a personal coach
- Have you considered hiring a personal coach? Jack Canfield, in The Success Principles says hiring a "personal coach is one of the best-kept secrets of the successful."1. A coach can help you clarify your vision and goals. If you have a sense that what you are doing isn't the thing you really want for your life but you don't have a clear vision of what you do want, then a coach can help you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What i would include in a coaching book
- A coach is an essential figure in providing direction and leadership to his/her team. In sports, coaches are sometimes evaluated on the number of wins they can produce. In a business setting, coaches are evaluated on how efficient they are in providing a healthy work environment for employees.I have never been a coach myself, but as an avid athlete, I have had many coaches along the way who...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Permission to have fun
- ? Have you been working long hours? ? Have you been managing 10 (or more) tasks at once? ? Are you combining several different personal and professional roles?99% of my clients are experts at managing lifestyles similar to those above and this issue is dedicated to all of you.Your reward for managing your lives so well is permission to have some FUN.Did you know that ...