Posts Tagged 'business coaching'

Jul

23

The lost art of family dinner conversation

When was the last time you were sitting at the dinner table with your family and actually had a conversation? Are you thinking that could never happen? I’m here to tell you that not only is it possible, but it’s easy to create a family rule to put the devices …

Jul

10

The Truth about Leadership

There are a lot of misconceptions around what it takes to be a leader.  Listen to the Own Your Truth radio show (replay) where I debunk 3 of the biggest myths about leadership!

• Myth #1 – You are born a leader – there is an old school belief you are

Jul

9

What do you really want?

Frequently we want certain things, but are self-critical and filter our responses by saying “I should do this”, “I shouldn’t want this”.  In this video, Laura explains how owning what you want allows you to be yourself.…

Mar

25

Top 3 Habits To Hire Smarter

I have to be honest: When I’m talking with clients about hiring, an instant look of fear and pain comes across their face.  Typically, managers don’t want to lose staff because the idea of replacing them is painful.  Often it’s not because their current employees are all-stars, it’s because going …

Mar

5

Forget the “Should’s”

It’s easy to get lost in all the messages about what we “should” be doing. In this video, Laura explains that when we focus on what is natural for us, our energy builds momentum, and we become a magnet for what we want.…

Feb

19

Do you work for a “Seagull boss”?

Do you work for a boss who swoops in, drops a huge project on your desk, and then leaves before you have time to ask a single question? If this sounds familiar, watch this video for some practical tips for working with this behavioral style and get pointers about how …

Jan

29

Why Your Sales Are Down and How To Fix It

Have you ever received a cold call from a salesperson who didn’t listen? 

Last week I received a call from a newspaper salesman asking if I wanted a free one month subscription to the paper.  I politely informed him I didn’t read the news because it wasn’t energy I wanted …

Jan

8

A quick tip to make sure your message is heard at work (and home)

Did you hear me?  Have you ever left a conversation wondering if you were heard? In this video Laura offers a quick tip to be sure your message is heard and understood.…

Dec

18

Who Says It’s Bad To Be Overly Emotional?

We appreciate certain characteristics (excited, enthusiastic) when they serve us but don’t like them in negative situations – for example someone who is excited and enthusiastic during good times is seen as overly emotional when things are negative.  In this video Laura discusses the benefits of owning how you show …

Dec

11

Don’t believe the hype!

It can be scary looking for a new job or trying to find your first one (as new college grads know) so we create stories to protect ourselves from the unknown.  In this video Laura warns “don’t believe the hype” and asks one simple question to change your perspective… “Is …