Coach's Time For Reflection

I was recently contacted by a professor at Regent University, who is in the final Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) course in the Leadership Coaching track, this question: “When and how does the Coach “sharpen the saw?” We counsel our clients to reflect on where they’ve been and where they want to go, but how … Read more

Steps to a Better Social Life

Special for eDiets by Hara Estroff Marano Perhaps the single greatest source of mental energy is positive interaction with others. Even if you were the class nerd in high school, it’s never too late to achieve social success. You can develop social confidence by following a few simple steps. Schedule Your Social Life To hone … Read more

How to Avoid Holiday Meltdowns

This article really speaks to my heart.  Too many of us get all stressed out this time of year and often lose sight of the true meaning of the season. By: Kathryn Drury Wagner This season, avoid the usual meltdowns and instead forge meaningful connections. Kelly Vickers had his hands full helping one Albuquerque family … Read more

22 Things Happy People Do Differently

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. – Dalai Lama There are two types of people in the world: those who choose to be happy, and those who choose to be unhappy. Contrary to popular belief, happiness doesn’t come from fame, fortune, other people, or material possessions. Rather, it comes … Read more

How Emotionally Intelligence People Handle Toxic People

  “Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. Either way, they create unnecessary complexity, strife, and worst of all stress.”  By Dr. Travis Bradberry Read more . . .

EQi Lunch & Learn

5 Composites to EQi ·       Self Perception ·       Self Expression ·       Interpersonal Relations ·       Decision Making ·       Stress Management Emotional Intelligence vs. Intelligence Quotient Emotional Quotient (EQ) is a way to measure how a person recognizes emotions in himself or herself and others, and manages these emotional states to work better as a group or … Read more

Breakfast with Bacon

Recently I had the honor and privilege to be a guest on the radio show Breakfast with Bacon, hosted by Dr. Christine Bacon.  What a wonderful experience.  I highly recommend for all of you to tune into her weekly show on Fridays at 11am on WKQA radio AM1110. http://www.wkqaradio.com/ Christine and I chatted about JOY … Read more