Empowerment Articles

The Art of Active ListeningnnThere is an old German proverb that says “No man has learned to speak well until he has first learned to hold his tongue.” But many of us are so used to speaking with others throughout the course of a day, and so eager to get our opinions heard, that we tend to forget that there is an art, and a vitally important one at that, in active and constructive listening. Active listening is a skill that, if we use it wisely, can give us a distinct adv

How to Exercise Enormous Power Over thenEvents of Your LifennEvents can be manipulated to solve problems you are faced with. You can change things you’re not satisfied with. While there’s no disputing the fact that you can’t always get what you want, it’s also true that you can exercise your innate power over the events of your life and make things go your way much more frequently. To do so, you must understand and use the three mighty forces of power — desire, beli

Who is in charge of my life?nIf I was in charge, would I not achievenat least those things that are attainable through effort?n nIt's one thing to give away to destiny and unknown forces,nthose things where other forces have say,nbut what about those things that simply require effort?n nIs it not, simply, a decision?nWhen no other forces have say, is it not simply your say that has power?nYou're the only one who can make it happen, or not.nnSo, how do we take that available p

Less than a year ago, I found myself in beautiful Tampa, Florida.nI had received a call from a CEO there who expressed his neednfor my help. He told me that morale in his company was farnbelow what it needed to be. He asked me to come in and trainnhis upper management in positive thinking.nnI had other business in Tampa and didn't see him until my third nday there. I walked into his office suite (and was it ever 'sweet').nThis man had started this company 'with his own two ha

The multitude of personal development programs available in the market is vast and overwhelming. How do we know which programs are right for us? What can we do to maximize the benefits of a self-improvement course? Here are three steps that I've discovered to be crucial in starting any personal development program:nn1. Be Open-MindednnIt's easy to look at a program and discard it quickly. There are so many options available that we may tend to be too critical or unintentional

Napoleon Hill, best known for his book "Think & Grow Rich" itemized the twelve components to true wealth as follows:nn1. A Positive Mental Attituden2. Sound Physical Healthn3. Harmony in Human Relationshipsn4. Freedom from Fearn5. The Hope of Future Achievementn6. The Capacity for Applied Faithn7. Willingness to Share one's Blessings with Othersn8. To Be Engaged in the Labor of Loven9. An Open-mind on all Subjects Toward all peoplen10. Complete Self-Disciplinen11. Wisdom with

Please read this... It will mean a lot to me.nnThanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Now, why do you think this means a lot to me? Take a moment and think about it. What got you to start reading this? If you don't read "every" issue, what got you to start reading this time? Was it simply because I asked you to?nnConsider how powerful a tool "asking" can be. We can get what we want sometimes simply by making a request. Let people know that what you're asking f

About a month ago I received an email from a friend which was a story about a Mountain Daffodil Garden. It was a lovely story and I happened to notice that it was in fact a real place called The Mountain Daffodil Garden in Running Springs, CA. I did a little research and found out it was about an hour from my house and was excited because it would be open in a few short weeks. I told my friend and everyone I knew that it was going to be open soon and we should make plans to g

The Why's in the Road. By Michael Levy nnEach day in our lives there are decisions to be made. Most are small but nevertheless can have significant impact on our happiness. We amble along and make the most of each situation we face as the result of our actions. But there will come a time when we come to a BIG fork in the road. A big Y. Do we turn left or right. Perhaps we have been laid off from a job we had for twenty years or more. Maybe we are confronting a divorce after t

Are you living the life of your dreams? Or are you like most women going through the day to day motions, day after day? Surprisingly many women are not living the life of their dreams. And it’s certainly not because they have no dreams or goals. Many women have low self esteem and have never had anyone to build the confidence in them that they needed as a child. Without someone on your side cheering you on and telling you to believe in yourself, it’s very easy to get disc

The Meaning of LifennSome people believe that I'm always a positive thinker. Well, I have "not-so-positive" thoughts just like anybody else. For example, on the date of the DECIDE anniversary show (an inspirational urban musical), I started having disempowering thoughts. I found out that we were unable to get the megaphone I was going to use to start my introduction out on the street. That didn't matter too much, since it started to rain like crazy! We couldn't have people st

For 10 days in March, a small group of Toronto-area entrepreneurs is going to accomplish the seemingly impossible – create $100,000 out of nothing.nn10 days starts Tuesday March 6, at 9 PM EST…nnIndividually, they are all entrepreneurs living in and around Toronto. Regular folks. They love what they do.nnThey were inspired by the idea of accomplishing more; accomplishing what many people would never try because they would think "it's too ambitious…too hard…I'm not cap

This is a parable I wrote a few years ago with a student, Krysta Tabuchi. I’m using it here to illustrate the journey of Vocal Power.nnLong ago, a wood carver named Matsugoro found himself gazing at The Tall One. Standing proud and almighty, this tree cast the longest shadow in the village. Because of its indomitable presence throughout hundreds of years, it became the hub of this village. With a sigh, he stared at it everyday while carting his wares to sell on the streets.

What has people feel empowered? What has people make things happen?nnChoice. We become conscious of the options that are available to us, we pick something, and then we act upon that choice.nnIt's simple, but it's not easy. Are you with me? Let's take a closer look at what we're talking about.nn1. Become ConsciousnnAre you enjoying the summer? My friends like to be outside in the summer. That doesn't work for me because it's too bright for my eyes and my skin quickly sunburns

What makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life feels mediocre and insignificant?nnWhen you discover the answer, you realize how simple it is. Learn to appreciate each moment. Every moment of life is a miracle, and appreciating it as

In a search for happiness, many people look for it in other people and not within ourselves. Many people feel that things like money, a better job, better relationships..etc will make them happy. In reality, to find true contentment you must look inside yourself and learn to be your own best friend. That means you have to trust, love, and care for yourself just as you do the people you consider to be close to you. nnFollowing are steps that you can incorporate into your life

What makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life feels mediocre and insignificant?nnWhen you discover the answer, you realize how simple it is. Learn to appreciate each moment. Every moment of life is a miracle, and appreciating it as

What makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life feels mediocre and insignificant?nnWhen you discover the answer, you realize how simple it is. Learn to appreciate each moment. Every moment of life is a miracle, and appreciating it as

Though not always apparent, we always have a choice about the direction we take in life. We choose whether we will have a positive or negative attitude. We choose with whom we will spend time. We choose what we will do to make a living. Though we may not always be happy with our choices, we always have a choice.nnYears ago my father did some work for Glen W. Turner, who designed and promoted a program called “Dare to be Great!” While there was much controversy about the p

What are your dreams? nnAre you in a place in your life where part of it feels limited or exhausting? If so, it is the time for you to begin manifesting your dreams and desires. First of all you must remember that Miracles do happen and that it is time to reach for the top. Not to order from the bottom of the list, but to ask for what it is that you really desire. Go for the top. Go for the limitlessness. Show your fellow beings that through the process of releasing limited t

Especially in the western world millions of people of average intelligence and education started with nothing and were able to create successful lives. In terms of success, background and education are not deciding factors. Your ability to continuously focus your mind on positive thoughts, however, is the key factor for success. By positive thoughts we mean a focus on what you’d like to achieve rather than what you can’t see or don’t have in your life. nnThere are sever

If you are like 97% of the population then chances are you are not willing to do whatever it takes. Everyone I talk to wants to become a millionaire but there is a difference in wanting to become a millionaire and taking action to become one. Most people make up some kind of excuse on why they do not pursue it or why they believe they can not:nn1.) Not enough money to pursue a business of their ownn2.) Not enough time to follow throughn3.) I do not know how or what to don4.)

“MINE YOUR SOUL” WORKSHOP nPROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: nLOOKING AT ALL THE nATTRIBUTES YOU POSSESS AND nPROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, WHERE THE TRAINERS WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OF THE HUMAN RACE, MUSIC, RELAXATION, nGAME PLAYING AND SHARING.nnEMPOWERING YOUR OWN LIFE. nnWHAT DO YOU WANT IN LIFE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GET IT?nnYOUR SUCCESSES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU.nnAN IN DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR nRELATIONSHIPS AND HOW WELL THEY WORK.nnREDISCOVER WHAT YOUR

You’d think that after skiing for over 46 years I’d stop being afraid when I hit a rough spot. But no, skiing in Utah I noticed the old feeling loomed over me like a dense cloud when I hit some difficult terrain. Why I’d put up with this feeling for so long I can’t explain. My pattern was to try to ignore it and ski anyway, knowing it would go away once I got down the mountain. I guess I felt that getting down though in fear was an accomplishment &#821

When I was fifteen, I was bored with my life. I no longer wanted to be the nice guy who was always polite and followed instructions. So, I decided to shake things up and changed my hair to look cool. I also bought a used leather jacket and started acting a little flippant. A few days later, my uncle Chick dropped by to pick up my father to go bowling. He noticed the different me and said, “I see you’re making some changes, Bobby. What’s great about feeling restless is that i

“You must do the thing that you fear until the fear of that thing becomes no more.”rn- Brian Tracy

When negativity knocks at your door, do you recognize it and send it away? Or do you invite it in for dinner, or worse, to stay with you as long as it likes—possibly for your lifetime? First, be clear that being the manager of negativity in your life isn’t about the fact you have negative thoughts or feelings—you will. It isn’t about eliminating negative thoughts and feelings so you never experience them again—that’s not realistic.

Searching for answers For years I have been searching for answers to my health conce s and those of many others who have crossed my path. My journey involved years of not feeling well, an illness that surfaced, over three years to realize the emotional core of all illness including mine, and ...

Thought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are afraid to make changes once they have become comfortable in their routines. We are creatures of habit, so it is imperative we teach ourselves the most empowering habits instead of self sabotaging beliefs. If you want to be the creator of your destiny, then you must be in total control of your thoughts.

“Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard So many people equate successful leadership as the act of achieving results. Having patience can help you achieve results because it is the ability to tolerate frustration that can come about through having to wait or delay what you do.

“Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values. “ Anonymous Your core values govern the way you live and the way you respond to life. They govern the way you react to situations that present themselves. Your core values help to guide your decision making. They govern the way you react to your friends and to your non-friends. We are in harmony when we act in alignment with our core values. We can consciously act outside of our values. This brings on dissonance because our true values are still there at our core.

Thought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...

Fear is nothing more than a state of mind. YOU allow it to manifest into a concrete entity. How does this affect your actions and thoughts as you expand your horizons? Why does this stop you from moving towards your dreams/visions? Let’s take a closer look at this stealer of your dreams. "Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood." Marie Curie First and Foremost, I know you all understand that F.E.A.R. is nothing more tha False Evidence Appearing Real. So knowing this, why does fear have such an impact on you?

I have been talking a lot lately with women who are telling me that they are working hard, quite often achieving their goals, and yet still not feeling successful, accomplished, or good about what they are doing. A typical story goes like this: You decide that you want to accomplish a big project, for example, writing your book. You work on it for six months. You create your action plan, you meet all of your mini-goals or milestones, and you finally finish your book. You have a completed manuscript! And yet, you don't feel all that accomplished for putting the final edits on it.

Take a moment to ask yourself: What would be the best thing you could do for yourself, right now, given the incredibly uncertain and stressful times you are facing? What would best prepare you for whatever your life, the economy or other circumstances, might throw at you? If you watch, read or listen to the media today it’s bad news piled upon more bad news. As a result, most people are stressed and worried. Most people. Not all people.

“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with your authenticity, highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing resources at your disposal. Yet so many people don't tap into it let alone rely upon it.

Over the years, I have noticed that some of the most common, most painful, and most challenging blocks stem from thinking patterns. Often, it's not our outside circumstances, our luck, our families or our businesses that keep us stuck.

Speak with anyone today and they will tell you that having witnessed the world go through financial and many natural crisis, the ability to earn more money has become imperative for reasons of keeping up with the bills, security to back up an initial source of income, contributing to society at large and even giving back to those who are less fortunate or have been stricken by a natural disaster. I know that most people (including myself) will raise their hand up if an opportunity came about to earn more money.

Are you living your life by design or by accident? Thomas Edison said, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astonish ourselves." Most of us know there is more that we want to achieve in our lives, but most of us do not know where to begin.

Most of us have been there, and sometimes without warning. Depression typically attacks those who have suffered a loss, physical and mental abuse, have low self-esteem or are experiencing a lack of fulfillment. The degrees in the severity of depression vary from bouts of mild depression extending to more severe, medical conditions such as bi-polar disorder. For the milder bouts of depression, it is much simpler to find higher ground than it is for a person who is suffering from a more serious condition.

There is a myth in our culture that empowerment involves competition and feelings of superiority. Another cultural myth says that vulnerability involves humiliation and weakness. I believe that the reality is very different. Empowerment is an interior state of confidence, not in one’s ego or personality, but in the ability to create a desired outcome without diminishing others. Vulnerability is a willingness to listen with your heart instead of waiting impatiently for a quiet moment in which to enlighten the other with your most cherished viewpoint.

n n Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities.nnEmpowerment is probably the totality of the following or similar capabilities:nn * Having decision-making power of their ownn * Having access to information and resources for taking proper decisionn * Having a range of options from which you can make choices (not just yes/no,

With passion, you’re an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! You exude energy and enthusiasm that fires you up and fires up everyone you meet. Find out how to sustain passion and use it to leverage your business. What is Passion? So what is passion anyway? We easily recognize passion in love relationships, but what about on the job? You’ve probably experienced passion sometime at work. Maybe it happened when your job or business was new and felt like an adventure. You were excited and challenged and it spread into other areas of your life.

I was working with a group of women several weeks ago and I ask the question, what do you see when you look in the mirror; specifically, what do you see when you look deep into your eyes? Most of the comments I got were, I have not done that or I like to look in the mirror but I don’t because I’m so fat. Overall, most of the comments revealed that people were hesitant to take time to look in the mirror for various reasons. So I ask these questions to you: Have you ever ta

Stop! Take a few seconds and look around you… What do you see? You may be at your office, or in your home, maybe you’re at the beach with your laptop. Wherever you are, what do you see, I mean really see? piles of stuff? Arranged décor? Work to do? The waves lapping at the shore..? As you look with a critical eye notice everything. Do you hear a clock ticking? Kids playing? Dogs barking? The breeze blowing through the trees? How do these sights and sounds make you feel?

If you knew me 15 years ago you wouldn't recognize the author, coach and public speaker - with a lot of Moxie - I am today. I was once the shiest person I knew. As a child, I dreaded the first day of school because I usually had to stand up and tell everyone what I did on my summer vacation. To stand up, speak and have everyone look at me scared the shit out of me.

I first heard the phrase “act as if” about fifteen or twenty years ago. I remember learning that if we “act as if” we already have something we want, “act as if” something is already occurring in our lives (even if it’s not), or “act as if” we know how to do something (even if we don’t) – we create the conditions for it to manifest in our life with greater easy and probability. In recent years, this concept has been popularized and even mainstreamed by books, films, and teachers talking about the “law of attraction” (i.e.