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Mar
28
Is your loved one hospitalized with Covid? 10 tips to help family members get through it

My Dad passed away from COVID pneumonia after 34 days in the ICU.  When looking for information about what to do, what to expect, and questions to ask I found a lot of material for hospital workers but very little for family members.  As a result I pulled together pieces of

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Feb
17
Help Your Kids STOP the Negative Self Talk

Everyone gets caught up in negative self-talk, the challenge becomes when we can’t stop the chatter despite the pain it causes us.  Even more frustrating (and heart-breaking) is when we hear our kids doing it to themselves and we don’t know how to help.   

For many children it doesn’t matter

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Dec
4
You don’t have to do it

 

As parents we often use language like “I have to pick my kids up”, “I have to wait for my kids to do be done with…”, “I have to be at my kids game” and the truth is you don’t have to…you choose to. In this video Laura shares
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Sep
25
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

A year ago I was selected to serve as a juror on a murder trial.  As a citizen of the United States, I take seriously the responsibilities of juror, but took for granted its importance until I served this significant, and yet, often dreaded role.  Because of my service, the …

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Aug
21
Moving Beyond Excuses

As a coach I hear a lot of reasons why people don’t reach their goals.  The reasons (excuses) seem to fall into three categories:

Language – we are often nonchalant with words and yet it has a huge impact on our mindset.  Growing up, our parents frequently gave us verbal …

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Aug
7
The Question of Success

The question of success is not what you ask but who you ask.

Have you ever been inspired by someone you saw presenting at a seminar, or bought a program online from, or from a TV ad that claims to be able to help you…lose weight, achieve your goals, invest …

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Jul
24
I Can’t Afford It!

Is that true?  Is it absolutely impossible for you to find a way to afford what you want?  Step back from the easy answer and dig a little deeper.  Below are some alternatives to consider:

Own your truth – Often money is an easy scapegoat because most people on the …

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Jul
6
Company Culture, Personal Transformation and You!

In a New York Times interview, Brett Wilson, C.E.O. of TubeMogul, a video advertising software company, explains the importance of three values he created in the company culture which have contributed to the success of his business.

As I was reading this interview, I had a “light-bulb” moment. What if …

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Jun
28
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time!

The majority of my clients complain there is never enough time – to finish the “to do” list, to take a vacation, to follow through on commitments, or to do the tasks that really get them to their goals. How can this group of growth-minded, goal-orientated rock-stars have trouble sticking …

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Jun
14
Repost – It’s Halftime

“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it’s a matter of choice.  It’s nothing to be waited for;  it is a thing to be achieved” – William Jennings Bryan

It’s mid-way through the year, a perfect time to reflect on the first half of 2015.

Start by celebrating your success. …

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