I grew up believing I could have it all and do it all (brace yourself for the epic reality check later in life). There is a family story that my parents tell. When I was 2 years old, I was taking a little walk in a neighborhood called “Bolonia” near La Paz, Bolivia, where my […]
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Mar
Mar
In my post from January 31st, I noted that I wanted to focus my time and attention for my clients this year on “RESILIENCE”. What do I mean by “resilience”? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change”. That is all very well and […]
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Feb
Feb
According to Google’s dictionary, to reframe means “frame or express (words or a concept or plan) differently.” In the field of psychology and in my coaching practice, I use this technique to have clients reframe negative thoughts in a more positive, productive, or growth-oriented way. Doing so can often also change a person’s emotional state […]
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Feb
Feb
I sat down recently with Jackie “JC” Gardner, a published writer who has written several works of fiction. Ms. Gardner contributed a chapter to a compilation of non-fictional stories by professional women who overcame adversity to achieve success for a book titled “Leave your Baggage Behind: Letting Go of the Past and Healing for the […]
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Jan
Jan
On February 6th, 2018, I tweeted out an article from the New York Times titled “The Six Steps to Turning Setbacks into Advantages”. In this article, the writer describes a framework on how to transform setbacks into opportunities. Authors Stephanie and Ama Marston describe it more depth in their book, “Type R: Transformative Resilience for […]
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Dec
Dec
Hi there! I plan to write many posts on this blog site. To start off, I thought I’d prepare a little “Getting to Know Me” post for those of you new to me and to coaching and facilitation business in the form of some answers to six questions. The responses to these questions get at […]
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Aug
Aug
These days there is a lot of ‘help’ out there for owners of independent advisory firms provided by broker-dealers, custodians and assorted financial product companies. Most of this help falls into one of two categories: business consulting and business coaching. Many folks use these terms interchangeably, including some coaches and consultants themselves. And, yes, there may be a […]
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Aug
Aug
Formal coaching relationships are based on written agreements between the coach and the individual being coached. This written agreement delineates the goals and mutual expectations for how the coaching relationship will work. The individual, coach, and supervisor, where applicable, must be in agreement regarding the desired results of the coaching relationship. These are typically called […]
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Aug
Aug
Executive development is a critical aspect of all organizations. In 1996, training and education efforts aimed at managers totaled $14.5 billion in the U.S. ( Vicere, 1998). One of the more recent approaches to executive development has been called coaching. Distinct from other forms of training, coaching focuses on the method of learning. Under a […]