If you’re like most people, you desire to improve your life in simple ways. We want to learn, to grow and to try new things. Whether it be to exercise more, finishing writing a book, read more, host a party, find a partner, run 5k or travel the world, improving your life is the underlying motivation for many […]
It was Socrates that said “the unexamined life is not worth living“. Whilst that may be a little dramatic, there is truth in the statement. Taking the time to review and evaluate the past 12 months offers us the freedom to cry out the pain and leap for joy at the success. It also provides a launching pad into the […]
If you did a quick scan of the colleagues in your workplace, you’re likely to find people who are stressed, anxious, overworked, unhappy and considering switching jobs. It’s clear: the need for helpful, honest and purposeful career advice is at an all-time high. A survey conducted in 2014 found that only 31% of employees in America were […]
We all have things that freak us out and lead us into hiding. Since forever, people have been trying to overcome the fear of failure and the feelings associated with it. But it’s hard. Sometimes it can feel like a never-ending cycle. It can lead us to feel sorry for ourselves and halt the progress we desire. Fear […]
It seems our work-life balance problem is out of control. With increased connectivity and a desire for career success, our lives have become messy, full and complicated. Everyone has something to say about work-life balance and how to fix it. Doctors offer tips on how to achieve the mysterious balance and self-help gurus write an endless amount of […]
The coaching sphere is growing by the minute, due in part to online life coaching and the ability to connect with people from all over the world. But is it more of a con then an actual solution for people who desire coaching? Let me cut through the spin and examine the positives and negatives from a […]
Podcasting has improved many people’s personal growth as the industry has taken a huge leap forward over the past 12 months. This follows a somewhat lackadaisical effort a few years back, but with the barrier to entry simplified and the ease at which a podcast can be created, things have really improved. Add in the lengthy commute time for many […]
Finding deep and meaningful relationships is hard. So many people turn to the interwebs to help them, hoping that making friends online will be easier. Yet, everyday as I scroll my Facebook feed I see people in some kind of hearty discussion. People getting fired up about something someone posts that elicits a colorful array […]
The upward trend we’re all hankering for in our personal growth is hard work. Mostly it looks like hours upon hours of focusing our efforts in the general direction we’re aiming for, whilst setting goals, pursuing vision and utilising the support of others. Yet often we can feel like we’re making little progress, and the bad habits […]
So here’s the thing: for most teenagers, the future is incredibly scary. Coaching teens to embrace the future with confidence is critical. Time and patience is required, especially for those parents who have a strong vested interest in the success and future of the child. I see it all the time, teenagers stressed to the max because of […]
