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5 ways your mindset may be keeping you poor

Do you have a rich mindset or a poor mindset? What are your beliefs about money?   Equally important, what are your beliefs about yourself?   Do you believe that you provide value and quality work?   Do you feel confident in your ability and talent?   Do you believe that you deserve a rich…

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Teaching the Perfectionist

Personality Style and Perfectionism Is there a student in your class who is an over the top perfectionist? Does everything have to be just so? Do they fall apart when there is the slightest mistake? This is a student who may fall into the C personality style. According to the DISC personality program, there are…

Are you good enough?

Worried you aren’t good enough? You’ve finally identified your passion, your talent, your skill… You know how you want to serve others But… What if you aren’t good enough? What if you don’t know everything you need to know? What if you need more training, degrees, certifications or experience? I often hear this concern from clients…

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Teaching the High Energy Child

The High Energy Student Is there a student in your class who is the energizer bunny?  Always moving… always talking? Is your student a bundle of energy and curiosity, moving from one activity to another but never completing anything? Does your child love interaction and being in the center of attention? Then you are probably…

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4 Ways to Help Kids Develop GRIT

Helping Kids Develop GRIT Has helping children develop GRIT become a goal where we have focused too intently on the end result without spending enough time on the process? In Brene Brown’s book, Rising Strong  she has many insightful recommendations for living a whole-hearted life of courage, compassion and connection.  However, she makes a statement…

3 reasons clarity matters in your business

What does clarity look like? Do you have clarity in your business? Do you know who your ideal customer is? Does it really matter? You might ask, “Why do I need clarity in my business?”  After all, you’re willing to sell your product to anyone who wants it right?  So why take the time and…

Create an elevator pitch that clicks

Your elevator pitch and you You are at a networking event and someone asks you, “What do you do?”  What does your elevator pitch sound like? A. Um… I’m justa coach. B.  I help people who are in life transition… you know,  like in their career or relationships or parenting troubles and, I even help people…

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Using Visualization

Visualization and Positive Storytelling Many students have a goal of being an athlete when they grow up and most athletes today use visualization to some extent to improve performance. As educators we can use this interest to help them develop good habits that will serve them well both in sports and academics. Some questions you…

Stressed?

Are you stressed out? Being an entrepreneur means being stressed… right? Isn’t that just part of the way things work?   Stressed about getting new clients. Stressed about getting work done. Stressed about how to present your elevator pitch at the next networking event. What if being stressed isn’t the way it has to be? …

What People Say About The Wyatt Books

kind words from educators, parents, and kids!

"Going to kindergarten is a milestone for everyone and the beginning of the year is usually filled with excitement and angst.  Wyatt the Wonder Dog addresses the typical concerns that most children have in a sweet and relatable way.  Kindergarten really is fun!"

— Laura Uszenski
Kindergarten Teacher

"Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Teamwork is another great example of helping kids improve their social skills.  It teaches kids the power of working together and how much better we are when we work as a community"

—Melissa Toren Hrin, Professional School Counselor
Beverly Cleary School, Portland, OR

"[Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Mindset] This book is funny!  It's dogs doing things that only people do!  I learned to try new things."

— Samuel Traub
Age 6

Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Giving is a delightful book that teaches kids (and reminds adults, as well) that generosity is possible no matter how old, young, rich or poor we are.  This is a powerful message and an engaging story that every child will love. 

~Jen McDonough, author of Living Beyond Rich

Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Friendship teaches not only friendship and making connections, but also how to become successful at problem solving. Great for school counselors, teachers and families.  Bravo! 

Sharissa Shatten~ School Counselor

Feeling left out? Need help getting along with friends? Wyatt the Wonder Dog Learns about Cooperation weaves important life skills into engaging story telling. Join Wyatt as he learns how to be the superhero in his group of friends by using cooperation and compromise.

~MaryFrances Gonzalez MACCCSLP

Have you ever had a friend that did some things that you disagreed with? Wyatt does and he doesn't know what to do about it. Join Wyatt as he learns that being honest with his friend is the best and only way to solve the problem. A great story!

~Lynn Hughes M.Ed. school counselor

If you've ever lost your lunch money or misplaced your favorite toy, you can relate to Wyatt the Wonder Dog.  This adorable story offers simple, helpful ideas that kids and parents can use to make life less stressful and more fun!

~Erin K. Casey, author