May 23

Four Common Communication Breakdowns Faced By Managers And How To Fix them

If you are a manager, it’s likely you spend most of your day in meetings or communicating with employees and co-workers (verbally/email/text), which provides lots of opportunities for communication breakdowns.  Here are a few common communication pitfalls for you to consider so you can stop them before they happen.

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May 14

Are you stuck in a pity party?

It’s natural to want to know why things have happened to you–but “why” and “how” questions don’t serve you long-term. In this video, Laura explains the importance of giving yourself permission to ask “Why me?” and shares why you need to move on from that question.

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Apr 30

The impact of what you say

Be mindful of the “stories” you tell kids–they can be like sponges and absorb a limiting belief you have told them. In this video, Laura shares how she heard one message, and her daughter heard another.

Apr 16

Focus on what you want instead of where you are

Thinking abundantly when you are in a difficult place financially can feel daunting. In this video, Laura shares some practical tips for changing your language so you acknowledge your current situation and focus on the outcome you really want.

Apr 2

Build Your Mindset Muscle

To stay resourceful during challenging situations and focused on what you want, it’s critical to develop the right mindset. In this video, Laura explains the difference between language and mindset.

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 19

Why Building the Work Ethic Muscle is More Important than Good Grades

As parents, we frequently focus on our kids getting good grades, but becoming wedded to that outcome doesn’t teach kids the life skills they need. In this video, Laura explains why teaching your kids how to build their work ethic muscle will serve them better in life.

Mar 7

Top 4 Lies We Tell Our Kids

Since most of us are vague with our language (there are more than 171,000 words words in the dictionary and the average person uses 20,000 of them) it’s no surprise that as parents we say lots of things with good intentions that send the wrong message to our kids.  Here …

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 …