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- Is your Professional Image in need of a Make Over? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Maria MartinezOne of this week’s highlights, was a meeting in celebration of Professional Women’s Day. The American Business Women’s’ Association, group of which I am a part of, always provides not only opportunity to network with other professionals but also, they are very deliberate about making personal ...
Views: 1242 - Be open to Discover, Dream and Design with Appreciative Inquiry - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Maria MartinezWhen you study to be a coach, you are influenced by many different theories and philosophies. You learn a lot about values, life purpose, and how to live with integrity. People come to coaching because they want more from their lives. Often, there is a disconnect between what people desire from ...
Views: 1089 - Want to be like Walt? Apply his Secrets to Success in your Business and in Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Maria MartinezWhile attending this week’s meeting of the American Business Women's Association, I had the pleasure to listen to motivational speaker Pat Williams. In his book “How to be like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life” Williams, who is the senior VP of the Orlando Magic, draws out ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Debunk Those Fears and Experience a Full Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez‘fear‘ is defined by the dictionary as a ‘distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc whether the threat is real or imagined. There has been much written and said about fears. Some people rather not use the actual word, but whether it is fear, anxiety, concern or whatever ...
Views: 1214 - My Favorite Tips on Debunking Fears - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezNow that we have come to terms with the fact that not only is important to face the fears but also that in order to achieve, we must move through them; let’s talk about practical ways to deal with those often silent thieves and debunk them once and for all. When we remember that there is ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Learn about the Be-Do-Have Model and How It Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezSound familiar? “When I buy the new car; I will be happy.” “I can’t wait to meet the man of my dreams; when I get married I am going to be so happy.” “I can’t take this anymore; when I lose weight I am going to look awesome!” The philosophy of BE-DO-HAVE, which some say was first ...
Views: 7628 - Three Good Reasons for Expanding Out of that Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe all get stuck at one point or another. Even the most creative, outgoing and resourceful individuals are at risk of finding themselves caught in the dangerous area known as ‘the comfort zone.’ Why do we get stuck? Frequently, we get trapped in the same line of thinking or behaving. ...
Views: 1193 - Simplify Your Week- What does that Mean? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezLife is too busy. Life is complicated. Life is full of obstacles… If I had a penny for each time I’ve heard these statements, I would be a millionaire. Granted, I too have at one point or another complained about the complexities of life and how busy I often am. Truth is that we tend to over ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez“The only constant thing in life is change” I don’t remember when was the first time I heard that, yet I clearly recall that I did not like it at first. Now I realize that I was not alone and that that feeling of resistance towards change is a natural reaction. As humans we tend to like the ...
Views: 1152 - 5 Keys to Unlock Your Potential and Achieve Success: Key #1 Take Good Care of Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezBeing a personal coach does not come as a surprise that I would talk about self care as the first step in unlocking one’s potential. I strongly believe that us women tend to wear so many hats and to fulfill so many roles, that often our own needs and desires are put in the back burner. It took ...
Views: 1785 - Take Risks: 2nd Key to Unlock Your Potential and Achieve Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezHave you ever been concerned about aging? becoming disabled, changing careers, asserting yourself, losing weight, dying, change, public speaking? I’d venture to say that most of us have experienced at least some level of concern or worry about the ‘what if’s’ of life. One of my favorite ...
Views: 1102 - Be Prepared: 3rd Key to Unlocking Your Potential and Achieving Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezThe third key to success is to be prepared. I think that way too often we are so consumed with ‘doing,’ that we forget what it is that we really want. We engage in relationships when what we really want is security. We settle for jobs we no longer love, when what we really want is to be ...
Views: 1153 - Key # 4 to Unlock your Potential and Achieve Success: Seek Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezWe have talked about taking care of yourself, taking risks, and be prepared as the first three keys to unlocking your potential and achieve success. The next key (4th in the series) talks about how being prepared. Despite the uncertain economic climate, I think we are living powerful times ...
Views: 1346 - Key # 5 to Unlock your Potential and Achieve Success: Be Thankful; Be Positive - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezSo far, we’ve talked about 4 of the keys to unlock your potential; the last one of these series is also directed to your inner self and it has to do with your attitude. Attitude is definitely one of those things that we have control over. When I speak attitude I refer to your views and ...
Views: 1729 - The Why, What and Who of my Journey to Fitness - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezYou see things; and you say “Why?” But I dream things that never were; and I say “Why not?” ~George Bernard Shaw I am often asked about my weight. Those that know me for a while know that for years, I struggled with a weight issue. At an astonishing 5′0″ height, having hit almost 200 lbs is ...
Views: 1040 - My Journey to Fitness Can Be Yours Too - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez"Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality." ~Ralph Marston Welcome to the second part of “My Journey to Fitness…it can be yours too! Last week I shared with you my story; how I got here, and not only that, for the first time I posted on the fan page ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures ...
Views: 1063 - Motivation: Necessary in Order to Achieve - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria MartinezThese days we are all exposed to a lot. We are constantly attacked by uncertainty, negativity…fears. We find lack of motivation, stress and even depression in people we know and places we are familiar with. Therefore, staying motivated these days is not necessarily piece of cake however, I can ...
Views: 1129 - What You Need to Know about Failure so You Can Move On - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Maria Martinezfailure: an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success (Source: Dictionary.com) I think we all hate to fail, but failure is inevitably a part of life. I have personally felt the pressure to perform and have seen that even when a lot of effort is put forth, the ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Create An Amazing Space For Yourself- 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Maria MartinezCreate an Amazing Space for Yourself! I am one of those individuals that find it necessary to live in an inspiring space. I don’t necessarily mean expensive, as I have met many talented people that are able to create spaces with limited budgets. In reality, what I am proposing is that we ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - The Time Might Never Be Just Right; If Not Now, When? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Maria MartinezTeddy Roosevelt has been quoted saying: “The only one who never makes mistakes is the one who never does anything.” When I decided to pursue my long term dream of opening my practice full time, I knew that there was a lot of risk involved. Even those closest and dearest to me questioned the ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - For Motivation and Direction Refine and Articulate Your Big Goals - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezIf you know me, you know I’m BIG when it comes to goals. I preach goals every single day to those around me and even to people I don’t know sometimes! The truth is that I am a firm believer that having clear goals can clearly make a difference between living life, and living a great ...
Views: 1820 - Tired? Stressed? Try these 3 techniques this weekend and feel renewed! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria Martinez“So, how was your weekend?” When asked, many people I know complain about the weekend going by so fast, being so busy with extracurricular or social activities, being exhausted from chores and responsibilities that are often relegated from earlier in the week (or the month) and how they wish ...
Views: 2269 - Tips for Successful Living: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Maria MartinezWe all live our life very differently. Although we quickly learn to react to our environment based on our own experiences and upbringing, each of us is different and therefore, will apply our own learning towards what I sometimes call the ’survival’ game. We move day in and day out, sometimes in ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - Shift your mindset around the concept of money and attract more - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Maria MartinezWhat comes to mind when you think about “money”? I find that the concept of money and its significance varies from person to person depending on who you ask. When it comes to money, I think it is safe to assume that this is one of those topics, or values that have either a positive or negative ...
Views: 2519(1 vote) - Be Clear About Your Goals; Write them down and Embrace the Possibilities - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Maria MartinezIn my work as a coach I work with multiple kinds of individuals. I find that most people want to achieve something, very few are not seeking growth in an area of their lives. When I ask what is it that you want; many times I get a blank stare in the face. This question is key in order to move ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Are you committed to your goals? If so show determination! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezWe have all been there. We have been frustrated by what appears to be failure to meet our goals. In reality, those apparent failures could be your inner voice putting you to test. When you think back to goals you have set for yourself, have you realized how easy or how soon you can fall of ...
Views: 2531 - Motivation is Key if you want to Achieve - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maria MartinezThese days we are all exposed to a lot. We are constantly attacked by uncertainty, negativity...fears. We find lack of motivation, stress and even depression in people we know and places we are familiar with. Therefore, staying motivated these days is not necessarily piece of cake however, I can ...
Views: 1275 - Successful Life Starts with Balance - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Maria MartinezLife balance is undoubtedly a topic that all coaches work with. The main reason is because the concept of life balance is often the root of other problems experienced by individuals. Women have to wear so many hats and to juggle so many different balls that we often forget about ourselves. There ...
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