Nov 26

Trouble Getting Your Kids To Listen? Why Your Parenting Style Isn’t Working

We often parent based on our behavioral style, not our children’s. Children have a behavioral style that is distinct to them, and as parents we need to be aware of what that is, and how our children show up, so we can encourage their natural talents.…

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 14

5 Reasons You Should NOT Be Giving in to Your Kid’s Tantrums

It’s happened to every parent. You’re at a restaurant or store with your child, they want something and you say “No.” The next thing you know, your kid is throwing a tantrum and making a scene. How you handle this outburst will determine your integrity with your word and …

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 15

You Have the Power to Improve Your Experience RIGHT NOW!

It’s easy to get caught up in a moment, and miss the opportunity to enjoy what’s happening around us. In this video, Laura shares a personal story about feeling frustrated, and how she identified the experience she really wanted with her family.…

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% …