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By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Utilize Your Talents And Reach Excellence, Naturally!

Excellence – the quality of being outstanding or extremely good What would excellence look like in your life? Would you have your dream job? Are you living in a new city? Could it involve spending more time with your family? Or is it simply having more money in your bank account? It’s easy to see that excellence, means different things to different people. Reaching your full potential is one way to think about achieving excellence in your life. Life coaching can help you clarify your definition of success and how to excel in what ever you choose to do.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Feeling Stuck? 3 Ways Positivity Will Help You Create Success

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re in a job you hate, in relationships that aren’t serving you, or in a cycle of unhealthy behavior. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, know that you are not alone! Many people have reached out to me looking for a career coach, because they feel stagnant and are not achieving the results they want in their life. Deciding to get support is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, this often saves time and money, while reducing the chance that you quit on your goals.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

So You’re interested in Life Coaching, But Are You Coachable?

Congratulations! You are interested in making changes in your life and serious about getting results. This involved deciding that you are ready to invest in yourself, your dreams, and goals. Or perhaps you’ve heard a little bit about life coaching and think it could be a good fit for you. Acknowledging that coaching can be transformative and take you to the next level is great! Now for the important question, are you coachable?

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,889 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Young Professionals Are Stressed: 3 Secrets To LOVING Your Life Again!

Have you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself, ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other negative side effects. According to the 2013 Stress in America ™ Survey, “39% of Millennials say their stress has increased in the last year.” That is higher than reports from the Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, and Gen-X generations!

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,825 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Work-Life Balance: 3 Keys to a Happy Lifestyle

How has your career affected the rest of your life? Are you happy when you go home and ready to connect with your family? The answers to those questions usually lie in your personal, work-life balance. The ability to manage your job duties with other aspects of your life such as health, hobbies, and family can have a large impact on your success and overall sense of fulfillment. People tend to feel discontent or stress when even one area of their work-life balance is off.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,800 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Afraid To Take Risks? 3 Ways This Is Holding You Back.

Risk- exposure to the chance of injury or loss. How do you feel when you hear the word risk? Do you get butterflies in your stomach, start sweating and feeling uneasy? Or are you calm and composed when thinking about taking risks? It’s natural to have a mental and/or physical response when considering the possibility of losing something. Usually your response is triggered by the knowledge that taking risks involves leaving your comfort zone.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,783 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Can you say No? How Priorities, Boundaries, & Balance Determine Your Success

How do you feel when saying “no” to someone? Do you feel anxious, uncomfortable, or confident? Many people avoid saying no and end up feeling used or stressed out with all of the things they have on their plate. I let my clients know that to create success in your life and career, you will have to turn down some opportunities that distract you from your goals. This topic comes up very often in career coaching.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,739 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Stuck In A Rut? Tap Into The Source Of Your Motivation!

Are you lacking the energy to complete your projects? Have you been feeling unfocused when you sit down to work? Do you feel like you are unable to get things done? Find the source of your motivation and you can solve these challenges! Everyone has their own particular set motivators, so tap into yours and complete the projects you want with joy and ease! Life coaching can help you discover your source of motivation, allowing you to motivate yourself at will and save time.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,621 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Why Should You Work With A Life Coach? To Create The Lifestyle You Want!

What does your typical day look like? Maybe you’re up at 7am, in the office by 9am, and work all day until you can take a break and leave for the night. If that sounds like how you spend your days, how satisfied are you with your career and relationships? Have you seriously thought about the lifestyle you want and how to get it? People often wonder, ‘Why should I work with a life coach?’ I like to say that coaching is for people who are ready to take their lives to the next level.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,618 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

5 Secrets to Overcoming Fear

What’s holding you back from having the life or career you want? The answer for over 50% of my clients is overcoming fear. This can show up in a variety of ways from doubt, worry, and anxiety. Maybe you’ve been told negative, put-downs over and over again by other people. Or perhaps you’ve tried reaching a goal before and failed at it. It’s completely normal to be afraid in some circumstances, but you have a choice in how you let those thoughts shape your actions.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,599 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

3 Tips for Stress Management on the Job

We’ve all been there. You’re sailing through your day feeling great and then out of nowhere, you are hit with an email, phone call, or conversation that knocks you off balance. Or maybe, you go through the workday with a constant weight on your shoulders. You could be stressed out at a job you hate or have negative coworkers that drain your energy. Did you know that 75-90% of all doctors visits is due to stress? It sounds shocking, but when you think about it you see that it makes complete sense. Increased stress lowers our body’s ability to fight infection and disease.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,588 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Co-workers Draining Your Energy? 5 Tips to Maintaining Your Peace of Mind!

How do you feel after chatting with your co-workers on the job? Are you upbeat, motivated, and inspired? Or are you tired, drained, and feeling unbalanced? Most people are not aware of how the interactions they have with others affects their energy, mood, and job performance. They wonder why they feel aggressive or dejected after speaking with certain people. How you chose to handle relationships with your colleagues has a large effect on your personal thoughts, feelings, and actions, which ultimately determine your professional growth at a company.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,578 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

New Year, New Life: From Resolution to Reality!

What comes up when you think about the beginning of a new year? Perhaps it’s fear, optimism, stress, or creation. These are all very natural thoughts to have when considering the unknown. Many people end one year thinking about all of the changes they want to make and form resolutions to achieve future goals. New years resolutions can be inspiring and motivating, but sometimes they can be daunting and overwhelming. The key is having a process to turn your resolutions into reality. Working with a life coach can help you transform your career and life to create the success you want.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,514 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Time Management 101: Stop the Distractions!

What is the number one reason people give for NOT doing something? I don’t have enough time! You have big ideas and made plans to start a meaningful project, but you can never find the time to get it done. Days, weeks, and months fly by but there hasn’t been any action taken to move you closer to the things you want. This causes your goals and dreams to move further and further into the distance. There are many ways to tackle time management, but the first step is to stop the distractions!

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,506 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

3 Tips to Make More Money by Managing Your Time

Do you want to make more money? If so, you are like most Americans today. The latest surveys show that money is the most common conce for people. They report that finances have a huge effect on their levels of stress. Instead of constantly worrying about your lack of funds, think about how you are managing your time. When I start working with a new client, one of the first things we consider are their time management skills. Regardless of what their goals are, they will be more difficult to achieve if the client isn’t focused and hasn’t prioritized the steps they need to take.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,457 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Make Room for Success in 3 Easy Steps

Are you ready to achieve success in your life or career but constantly feel drained or overwhelmed? That’s natural because we are consistently bombarded with tasks, emails, phone calls, text messages, and social media. You might have the greatest intentions, but still find obstacles getting in the way of you attaining your goals. When I first start working with my clients, we take a look at their time management skills to ensure they’ve minimized distractions. Some people still find they have so much going on, and have too many things on their To Do List.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,445 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Feeling overwhelmed? Take Five Steps To Focus Your Energy!

Are you struggling to get things done? Have you constantly been feeling exhausted or stressed during the day? Has anyone told you that you’ve dropped the ball recently? We all know the feeling of overwhelm, having too many things to deal with. This feeling can have a large impact on completing a project to the best of your ability or even finishing at all. Overwhelm can lead to stress, anxiety, and burn out! How you handle moments when the clock is ticking and things are not going as planned, can affect your productivity, mental health, and physical wellbeing.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,373 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Transition Coaching: How Is My Transition Meaningful?

Change often comes whether you want it, pursue it, or ask for it. Major events can seem like pivotal moments in your growth and development. It’s natural to feel some disillusionment and wonder, ‘Where do I go from here?’ Change can simply be defined as a difference between two things. A transition or shift, as a result of change, can be a time period of exploration where you set yourself up for the next chapter of your life. What has been your experience with the transitions in your life up until now? Have you avoided them or embraced them with open arms?

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,372 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Cross the finish line! 5 Secrets to Getting & Staying Motivated…

We’ve all been there. You had a great idea, plan, or goal and were so enthusiastic about it. But as time went on fear and doubt started to creep into your mind. ‘Am I smart enough to do this?’ ‘Can I really succeed and pull this off?’ Once these types of thoughts form, exte al challenges start popping up. Maybe you run out of money, get sick, or have a new project given to you at work. Staying motivated is a huge challenge for most people, because it’s so easy to get off track.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,348 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Coaching For Young Professionals: Escape the Trap!

Congratulations! You’ve done it all. You graduated from college, got the job, are establishing yourself and then…BAM! The judgment starts. How much money do you make in a year? What is the long-term outlook for your career field? Where do you live? Can anyone have it all: a balanced work, social, and family life? You can feel the pressure coming from everywhere: your friends, family, and the media. One thing’s for sure, you don’t want to wake up middle-aged and wonder, ‘Is this all there is?’ This is where many people begin to feel trapped.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,343 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Am I ready? 3 Musts Before You Quit Your Job

It’s bad, really bad. You know that this job or career isn’t for you. It could be a nagging feeling, blatantly obvious circumstances, or negatively affecting your health. Maybe it’s so bad that all of your friends and family members know. Even though the writing is on the wall, you still wonder ‘Am I ready?’ ‘When is the right time to quit your job?’ These are normal questions to ask yourself. Leaving a job is a serious action that can have many effects on your finances, family, and future career options. This topic comes up a lot when working with my career coaching clients.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,342 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Difficult Boss? 3 Keys to Communication When They Don’t Understand

Do you have a hard time communicating with your boss or supervisor? Having a difficult boss is a reality for many professionals and can be extremely stressful for those in a job they hate. Dealing with others who have a lack of concern, offer poor instruction, are hostile or manipulative can weigh you down. If you dread meeting with, calling, or emailing your boss think about how this affects your energy and work output. It can feel draining and limit your growth within a company.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,324 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

I hate my job! 3 Questions For Being Successful in Your NEXT Position

Recent surveys show that 70% of people hate their jobs and most are actively looking for another one! Putting aside all of the specific reasons and circumstances, that’s a whole lot of unhappy people. It’s natural for professionals to feel that way because many people are wrapped up in their job, since it provides income to support their family and a sense of identity. If you’re working full-time, odds are you spend at least a quarter of all of your time at work! Life is too short to be unfulfilled, especially in your career.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,322 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

15 Ways to Get Your Career on Track…Fast!

When you wake up in the morning and get ready for work, how do you feel? Are you excited about the new day ahead? Do you feel fulfilled, knowing that you’re passionate about your career and making the income you want? Unfortunately, a lot of people I’ve spoken with recently are feeling stuck. They are stressed out, worried, and feel like they are caught in a cycle of monotony. This doesn’t have to be your reality!

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,320 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Do I Need A Life Coach? Find Out With Three Questions!

You have a great idea, you might have a plan, but you have no idea how to get there. Or perhaps, you have a clear goal and a clear plan, but no unbiased, non-judgmental support. Some people ask, “Do I need a life coach?” Let’s face it, we live in a competitive world. There are a lot of ideas thrown out there about what things that will make us happy.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,316 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

How To Pick A Career…The Easy Way!

What lights you up inside? What can you spend hours doing that doesn’t feel like work? Now, how do you feel about your current job? If its easier for you, use a satisfaction scale of 1 (least satisfied) - 10 (most satisfied). Really think about it and decide if that number is how you want to rate your life. Career coaching can help you pick a career, increase your productivity, and get promoted. Reaching your full potential influences everything from your bank account to your level of happiness.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,299 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Job 911: Who’s Supporting You With Your Career?

Have you ever wished you had someone to work with to achieve your career goals? It can be frustrating, time consuming, and lonely when you have big plans and no one to talk to about them. Maybe you want to find a new job, get a promotion, or effectively navigate office politics. Working with a career coach or mentor can help you get the things you really want, faster. Many people face a lot of pressure from family and friends about what position they have and how much money they are making. Most people have a lack of true support in with their career endeavors.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,253 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

How bad do you want change? 3 Career Coaching Tips to Challenging Fear

How bad do you want it? That new career, more income, or business you’ve been dreaming about for years. Most people will talk all day about things they say that they want, but not actually do anything about it. There are two main reasons why: the person doesn’t actually know how to accomplish their goal or they are afraid of the sacrifices necessary to achieve it. With information being so readily available online, it’s relatively simple to get a basic idea of how to start a project.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,243 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Are you at a crossroads? 3 Decision Making Secrets to Kick-Start Your Success!

Do you know it’s time for a change? Maybe you know its time to start making more money, but you don’t know how. Or you are at a job you know is draining your energy and sucking the life out of you. It’s even possible that there are two great opportunities in front of you, and you just don’t know which one to choose. Many people have a hard time making decisions, and it’s one of the most common topics I work with my clients on. It’s important to know that all of your thoughts and actions have lead you to the place where you are today.

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,229 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Transition Coaching: Where do I go from here?

You are in the midst of a transition! Some event has caused a major shift in your life and you are moving from the past to an unknown future. It’s natural to feel a sense of fear or disillusionment in these instances. A common question my clients ask is, “Where do I go from here?” After some discussion, the answer usually becomes clear, “Wherever YOU want to go!” Yes, you can set your own course and shape your own destiny. Coaching helps people work through their transition by focusing on creating plans and taking action. How could that be useful for you?

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

1,189 views

By Porschia Parker-GriffinRecently published1 topic

Are you living within limits? 5 career coaching secrets to breaking free!

Do you find yourself wanting to do things but stopping and thinking, ‘I can’t do that.’ Or may be you wonder, ‘What will other people think?’ A lot of professionals believe that they aren’t smart, attractive, rich, or lucky enough to have the life they want. So they don’t pursue a promotion or look for a new job when they are unfulfilled and not making enough money. It’s natural to feel some anxiety around unknown situations and everyone has experienced fear. How do you handle new challenges in your life and career?

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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