Positive support
I’m spending some time this week sending out Christmas cards to a lot of people who have given me support in my business this year. There have been many challenges, […]
You should increase your prices!
In a moment of weakness, I was drawn into an article which proposed that coaches should raise their rates. I thought that the author might have some challenging reason for […]
Positive words work wonders
I’ve been having difficulty recently with some people in my life – people in positions of power. This is in a context of a volunteer organization, but it holds just […]
Refreshing your attitude towards work
Your job is, well, work. The reason they pay you to do it is because you wouldn’t do it for free. But that’s not a very inspiring reason, is it? […]
What makes you unique?
Part of the human journey is a constant struggle between wanting to fit in, and wanting to be valued because of our unique value. I guess that’s one of the […]
Appreciate what you have!
I’m as ambitious as most people, I suppose. I’m always looking for new experiences, new things to do, more ways to win. But some days it’s good to recognize the […]
Regenerating your energy
We’re constantly going through cycles in our jobs, in our careers, and in our lives. And if you’re out hunting for a job, it’s tough to keep your energy up […]
Giving to get
How do you convince people to like you and give you a break?Here’s a core principle of human behavior, so simple: When people receive something they value, they’re more inclined […]
There’s Some People I’d Work With, No Matter WHAT the Job!
I’ve been fortunate to have a few wonderful bosses over the course of my career. Not just decent, not just good, but truly exceptional people. I’ve also been fortunate that […]
Lighten up!
Life’s stressful. So much work to do, so much to worry about. If you have a job, you’re stressed about losing it. If you don’t have a job, things seem […]