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…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreCreate 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…
Read MoreUsing 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…
Read MoreStressed?
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? …
Read MoreWant to nurture a kid’s superpower?
Kids and Super Powers In a memorable TED talk, scientist and researcher, Peter Benson-Sparks asks the question, What is the spark that each child carries within and how can we as educators, parents and other influencers of youth, encourage and fan the flames of that spark? Benson believes that every child has a unique spark,…
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