Want to know the importance of mentorship? Just ask Loretta Lynn. I recently watched the Lifetime Channel movie Patsy and Loretta (https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/patsy-and-loretta) I’ve always been a Patsy Cline fan as she had a unique sound that seemed to come from deep inside of her. After watching the story of her and Loretta Lynn, I just […]
Why You Need a Coach
Back in my corporate days, I had a mentor/coach on retainer. It wasn’t that I didn’t feel qualified for the position, but I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I appreciated having someone available to bounce things off of and talk through challenging situations. This resource allowed me to make better decisions, communicate more effectively, […]
Coaching can help you press on
I shared recently about a challenging hill I am running up and down to exercise because I can (see Not Today blog). Well, the temperatures continue to rise here in Phoenix and that hill feels steeper every day but I press on. The crazy thing is that I am not out there alone. Other people […]
I will not say no – not today. Say yes to something that challenges you!
It was 93 degrees—the heat of the day—and I decided to run the steep hill located near our house. It’s a road that leads to a cell tower. It isn’t anything special, but the switchbacks are a butt buster. My goal was up and down three times for a total of three miles. The pavement […]
January 2019
YOUR HEALTH How are you feeling? The holidays can often leave us feeling sluggish. What better way to start the new year off than cleansing our bodies and detoxing? Tons of products on the market are designed to accelerate this process, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money. In fact, simple is […]
Low energy? Exercise!
Every client I have trained or coached has heard me stress the importance of exercise for many reasons, one being to improve energy levels. Inevitably, I would get the deer-in-the-headlights look because on the surface, it just doesn’t make sense. You’re exhausted, right? How exactly would expending more energy make you feel better? Well, let […]
Have Some Resolve
It is mid January, and many people have probably already lost sight of their resolutions for 2017. I’ve heard many people declare that they don’t have any resolutions, which is a resolution of itself! Resolution means to declare, promise, and pledge, and I’ve never been a fan. It is way too easy to say you […]
Realize Your Dreams
In December of 2013 as I reviewed my year’s accomplishments and looked forward to what I wanted to achieve in the next year, I remember feeling good about all the people I helped realize their dreams. I sat in sadness over some lost dreams of my own. I decided right then and there that I […]
Leverage Your Communication Style
One of my recent interviews had live call-ins where one gentleman wanted to know how to handle a demanding boss. A client sought help with an emotional boss. In a perfect world, our leaders would be the example for excellent communication, but unfortunately, many times the burden is upon our shoulders to adjust our communication […]
Start the New Year Now
This is the time of year where we usually reflect on the past year to determine what worked and what didn’t. Often times, we have goals or resolutions we didn’t meet. Rather than wait until January, why not start getting focused on making 2015 your best year ever right now? If you haven’t read Start […]
