should you hire a coach or DIY?
Have you thought about hiring a coach, but wonder if you really need one? Couldn’t you could just do it yourself? Or maybe you could read one of those self-help books and just do what it says? After all… how hard could it be? Here are some thoughts to help you make the decision… Four signs you…
Read MoreIs it the right time?
At my recent Create Your Life Vision Board workshop I asked the participants what inspired them to come. Here are some of the answers: “This opportunity appeared just when lots of other things were coming together for me. I just felt like it was the right time.” “I’ve got a lot of ideas and I’m going in a…
Read MoreHow effective is your school’s ISS?
School ISS Plans Last week I was at a school doing some staff training on developing positive behavior systems based on understanding personality style. I had a conversation with the principal about the role of ISS (in school suspension) and how effective it is as a deterrent to misbehavior. Most school personnel would agree that…
Read MoreYou are one of my thankfuls…
Sometimes kids are the best at summing up life’s lessons. My friend Ellen’s grand-daughter, Carleigh, did that at Thanksgiving a few years ago. When asked what she was thankful for, she responded without hesitation, “YOU!” meaning of course my friend and her Gigi, Ellen. Wouldn’t you be excited to to hear who is thankful for…
Read MoreTen ways to make the most of a conference
Make the Most of a Conference Do you love attending conferences that get you fired up and energized? Do you leave a conference and a few days later wonder where the momentum went? Do you wish you could bottle the information and energy of a great conference? Stephen Covey in his Seven Habits of Highly Successful…
Read MoreI walked 120 miles!
I recently saw the movie, Wild which chronicles Cheryl Stray’s 1,100 mile walk along the Pacific Crest Trail. While I can’t say I accomplished something quite that monumental, I do have a homegrown story of a group of women who took on a physical challenge. This energetic group of women wanted to create changes in their…
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