Posts Tagged 'executive coach'

Nov

19

Stop Looking For Passion In Your Work: 6 Steps to Finding Purpose and Fulfillment In Your Career

As children we frequently imagine ourselves in different occupations during our playtime – a fireman, a teacher, an astronaut, a mechanic, a ballerina, or a doctor to name a few – as a fun way to explore our interests. Then we grow up, stop playing, and go to school to …

Nov

12

What to do When Going on Vacation Feels Like Another Job

Have you ever had one of those vacations where it just felt like work? Your family was out having fun, and you spent countless hours fixing meals, and keeping all the activities running smoothly. It doesn’t have to be this way!

In this video, Laura shares a personal story about …

Oct

29

You can stop the Ups and Downs caused by Internal Conflict

When you set a goal for something you want, you may have experienced an internal conflict that said something like “you shouldn’t want that,” and that conflict caused you to lose momentum. The constant pull between what you “want” and what you “should do” can be exhausting. In this video …

Oct

24

How to be Expressive When You’re not an Extrovert

The ability to convey your thoughts and feelings are not dependent on how you do it. There have been quietly powerful people throughout history (for example, Mother Theresa or Ghandi) so it’s important not to equate the two.  For you to truly express yourself you must stay true to what’s …

Oct

10

Coaching is NOT Support: Why Parents Shouldn’t Be Coaching From The Sidelines

Most parents have the best intentions supporting their kids athletic interests – they drive to daily practices and endure countless weekends sitting through all types of weather watching games.  Many parents cheer enthusiastically from the bleachers or their chairs, however more and more parents are aggressively coaching their kids from …

Oct

1

There is no “trying” so stop pretending

When it comes to your actions you can’t try; you either do it or you don’t.  Listen to Laura sharing a personal Yoda story and the value of understanding this lesson at a young age.…

Sep

25

Employee Engagement – The Dirty Secret Everyone Knows But Few Are Making Efforts To Solve

Each year I see companies spend thousands of dollars on employee engagement surveys, and I watch managers hold their breath waiting for the results only to realize their employees are like the majority of the working population – DISENGAGED.

According to Gallup, 67% of employees worldwide are disengaged, and 51% …

Sep

17

There Are Stupid Questions – Are you asking them?

We are taught there is no such thing as a stupid question but that’s WRONG!  There are lots of stupid questions.  Check out this video where Laura helps explains which questions don’t serve you and how to flip them to get what you really want – a great answer!…

Sep

3

How To Instill Integrity at a Young Age

Integrity is in the little things; whether you’re lying about your kids age for a reduced ticket or not going back when a cashier gives you extra change, your kids are watching. In this video Laura shares a personal story about her 11-year old son’s standard for integrity.…

Aug

30

Proof a Strong Culture Creates a Winning Team

One of the complaints I hear online and during coaching sessions is around the difficulty of hiring and retaining talent.  With 67% of the working population disengaged at work and 51% of employees looking for a job change, it’s clear more than half of today’s workforce isn’t satisfied in …