At the start of a new year, I encourage my clients to follow a practice I do of reviewing the past year before setting intentions for the new one. I find that a thorough review of the previous year can provide important guidance for growth and moving ahead. I make a list of “successes, accomplishments, […]
Today, we’re talking to business leader Jamila Payne of Ideas Action Design and creator of the Daily Success Method, a work-life productivity process that empowers busy professionals to conquer their goals and effectively manage their day. On this podcast, you will hear many valuable success tips including how a mentor experience (in various forms) can accelerate your professional development and […]
January is a time in our lives when we decide we need a change. Whether your new year’s resolution or goal is growing the business, changing careers, losing weight or paying off debt — the list goes on. Change is the thing we fear the most and is what we have to go through to […]
Theresa Shank RD, LDN is owner of Philly Dietitian, LLC and is passionate about helping you reach your goal and get into the healthiest shape of your life. And she really means it. She is an active food, nutrition and healthy living columnist for Philadelphia Media Network. In this episode Theresa chats about what you need to […]
It’s the time of year when we are bombarded with articles, webinars and posts all offering “how to” advice for sticking to your resolutions or new year goals. As we know, 92% of people don’t follow through with their New Year’s vows. Despite that the best goal-setting practice starts with knowing exactly what you want […]
Saying “yes” to too many opportunities, too many projects, and too many people is a blueprint for failure. Especially when we just want to say “no” and then it all too often turns into a “yes.” Even as leaders, our challenge maybe an employee pleads or a customer argues and persuades — chipping away at […]
The number one requirement for success in reaching your goals is this: You’ve got to be willing to be uncomfortable. Anxiety, Fear, Worry; Nervousness, Resistance All of these are normal reactions to new situations. Fear does not mean you are doing something wrong. Fear just means you are doing something different. And doing it differently […]
Can you remember what you had hoped to do this year? Was this the year you wanted to write a book? Start a business? What personal and professional goals do you still want to achieve? With more than 75 days left in 2014, you can finish the year stronger. “Whatever happened in the past is […]
“What do you do?” Not too long ago, I’d struggle to answer; even to say the words, “I’m a coach.” I’d try so hard to sound like a seasoned professional – that “fake it, til you make it” became my mantra. Why – because for more than 25 years, I was a business owner and […]
Is it a matter of discipline or right habits when it comes to succeeding at work or life? Contrary to what most people believe, success is not a marathon of “being disciplined.” Success is really a 5K — a sprint intensely fueled by discipline just long enough for the right habit to kick in. Build […]
Recently, my husband and I attended the Hill School graduation. It was a chance to meet 5 Hour Energy founder and philanthropist, Manoj Bhargava ’72. Although his commencement speech was a bit unconventional for this traditional family boarding school; it was extraordinarily impactful – just like his business results. Consider this fact, 5 Hour Energy […]
Seems like the whole world is “Happy.” There are happy songs and then there is Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” What is it about this song, which is so infectiously enjoyable? Is it the catchy melody? Is it the insistent nature of such lyrics as “clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth?” Or is it […]
Is it possible there are no coincidences? That’s what I always tell myself when the serendipity of life reveals itself to me. It’s magical. I am sure you experience that same positive feeling like “it was meant to be.” Well that’s exactly what happened when Jen and I met a few years ago – rather […]
