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The Zebra Question: A Powerful Lesson in Perspective & Self-Reflection Are You Black with White Stripes or White with Black Stripes? Life is a matter of perspective. Too often, we categorize things into black and white, success and failure, right and wrong, without realizing that reality is more complex. Shel Silverstein’s thought-provoking poem, Zebra Question,...

One of the coaches asked, ‘Your coachee questions your expertise. How can you regain their trust and lead them effectively?’ When a coachee questions your expertise, regaining their trust requires a thoughtful approach that combines empathy, transparency, and leadership. Here’s a strategy to handle the situation and lead them effectively: 1. Acknowledge Their Concerns: Start...

I stared at this computer screen for at least 20 minutes before I even came close to putting something on it. Then I checked my Facebook for 15 minutes and when I was finished with that, I stared at the blank screen some more. In fact, just the mentioning of Facebook has reinvigorated a desire...

Responding immediately is attractive because it’s very rare even though it seems so obvious. It’s so rare because most people procrastinate. In fact, you may need to upgrade systems, streamline, automate and change your whole manner of responding to people and tasks in order to provide an immediate response.

In honor of International Women’s Day this Sunday I thought I’d highlight some women who have dramatically changed their lives and now making an impact on the world around them by inspiring and in some cases, leading other women to find their own success—thanks to a bit of life coaching!

The key to making a big change is to make a small change first . This has to do with inertia. If you want to get unstuck quickly and effortlessly, leverage the power of making small changes.

Are you really worried about someone in your life? Are you being negatively impacted by the consequences of someone else’s behavior?

You don’t have to get involved in another toxic relationship. Learn how to stop the madness, and create the healthy relationship you’re longing for.

Why are we attracted to opposites, until they make us crazy? Why do we obsess over our beloved? Why does love fade even as attachment gets stronger?

No matter how long you have been a successful business professional, a job interview can be nerve wracking. It’s normal to feel the pressure of being analyzed by a hiring manager, but sometimes anxiety can cause us to make mistakes. Here are 3 mistakes to avoid for a successful interview.

Do you feel like you don’t belong at your current job? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. According to a Gallup study, this has become a worldwide issue. The study shows that only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at their jobs.

Every professional has been guilty of making a mistake. Small mishaps are easier to overlook, such as a typo in a document or a formatting error in a spreadsheet. Other mistakes are harder to fix, such as accidentally sharing confidential information with the wrong client or realizing you did the math on your department’s yearly budget incorrectly and it’s already in use.