There have to be endings to create new beginnings. An old year ends and a new year begins, full of promises of change and new experiences. Mitch Albom, author of “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” wrote: “All endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time.” Some of my clients...Read More

Therapy: This relies on awareness of past experiences to bring about healing in the present. It sometimes involves prescriptions when a mental illness is diagnosed. Coaching: A coach does not aim to treat or cure mental health issues. Coaching sheds light on unseen possibilities and strengths, linking awareness to action. In simple terms, therapy and...Read More

Coaches produce both tangible and intangible benefits. Hiring the right kind of coach for your goals and a coach who is a good fit with you or your company is essential. Depending on what you need to improve upon, you’ll want to look at either a personal (life) coach, a business coach, or possibly an...Read More

Because I chose a career as a professional coach, I talk to people, often a lot of people at once. People often perceive me as an extrovert because of my job and frequent role as a public speaker. The assumption is that introverts don’t do well in social situations, especially being front and center of...Read More

Are you wondering if current and former coaching clients are satisfied with their experience? Studies indicate significantly different satisfaction levels. What is the difference? The credentials of the coach. When working with a credentialed coach (yes, I am credentialed!), 92% of clients are satisfied, compared to 36% of those working with a non-credentialed coach. Before...Read More

Reflecting on the recent traumatic experience of Hurricane Irma, I remembered learning in school about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow proposed his theory of motivation in 1943. The theory simply states that humans have various needs that must be met before progression to the next level is possible. He defined five levels. From bottom...Read More

As an introvert, attending networking events is not my favorite thing to do. However, when I follow the “SWAG” method, I am more comfortable and consequently more effective. SWAG is an acronym that stands for Simplify your message, be Welcoming, be Aware of others, and establish Goals.  I recently did a presentation on using SWAG...Read More

Hurricane Irma provided a great example of a challenging life experience that leads to a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty. What makes a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, so traumatic is the threat to all aspects of your life. You may experience fear related to your well-being, or that of...Read More

According to the Harvard Business Review, the typical length of engagement with a coach is between seven and 12 months.  I have also found this to be true in my experience over more than a decade of working with clients.  The average duration for most of my customers is somewhere in the 6-9 month range. The shortest time frame...Read More

Just as every coach is different, so is every persons reason for seeking out a business or life coach. There are many surveys and studies that look to answer the question and the top reasons people share are to: Define their strengths and weaknesses Maximize and develop their potential Optimize individual or team performance Expand...Read More