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MicroAgressions - By Martha Lasley- Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP): An Indispensable Tool in Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ligia HoubenAbstract In order to be an excellent coach one has to acquire valuable skills to provide the best service to the client. It is my purpose, with this paper, to introduce the concept of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as an effective tool in coaching, for both the client and the coach. Many ...
Views: 3428(2 votes) - Becoming a Change Agent - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Michael WashAn Image of a Change Agent - by Michael Wash The questions that this paper begin to address are the following: - What are the appropriate development experiences for me as a change agent? - Where do the experiences that are available now fit? How do they link together? - Is there an ...
Views: 3418(5 votes) - How to Not Have an Irresponsible, Helpless, and Failing ADHD College Student - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparWhen your child is a college bound senior, you want him to be prepared so when he enters college, he is part of the 50% that eventually graduates with a degree. You’ve spent years helping him with study skills, taught him right from wrong, and worked tirelessly to mold him into a capable, ...
Views: 3358 - Role and Rule of Assumptions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Renee BarnowRecently I awoke groggy from a night of fitful sleep. Later that day I received a call from a friend who said she wanted to talk with me and share an observation about website opt-in offers. (I made a new freebie available in early April.) My immediate assumption was that something was wrong. My ...
Views: 3349 - Top 10 Coaching Techniques for Maximizing Athlete Performance - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Bruce SmithMotivating players while perserving the athletes' confidence when you need to correct them. Top coaches have mastered this skill. Here is a list of ten suggestions for challenging your athletes while still maintaining their confidence. 1) Set high objectives and make it a "we" goal The ...
Views: 3345 - Fear is Overrated! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Ronald ArceoFear is overrated! That's right, fear is overrated. It's too common. It's too cliche. How many self-help gurus does it take to tell you fear is what holds us back from achieving massive success? That's right, all of them! Why? Because many people buy into the idea of fear too easily. We're ...
Views: 3344 - ***Intuitive Hits & Misses - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderIntuition is knowing without knowing how you know. It’s that flash of insight you get about something. You’re an intuitive being, even though you might think you’re not. Some people are more in touch with their intuitive self than others, but we all have similar innate abilities. The more ...
Views: 3312 - Selenium Web Driver - Advantages and Disadvantages - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Infocampus hrSelenium is a standout amongst the most generally utilized open source computerized testing suite for web applications. It can be utilized crosswise over numerous programs and stages, and undertakings no matter how you look at it utilize the Selenium testing device as a component of their QA ...
Views: 3271 - ***An Underutilized Negotiating Skill - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThe mere mention of the word “negotiation” creates a rather visceral response in people. For some, it’s excitement around competing for, and striking, the best deal. Others (likely the majority), cringe at the thought of the back-and-forth, trying to guess what will, and will not, ...
Views: 3133(3 votes) - Common Mistakes of First-time Facilitators - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Kim ClausenA well thought out training program has many moving parts that a facilitator must successfully manage. People new to facilitation are often unaware of their own actions, mannerisms, and body language, especially those tendencies that may be having an adverse affect on the participants' ...
Views: 3131 - Make it Matter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Sandra Dee RobinsonTwo Steps To Focus Your Mind Before You Step Into The Spotlight "Make it matter.” What do I mean by that? First… Think of your big picture. Even if, at this moment you don’t know the “how,” go ahead and picture the impact that you would like to make in the world . Consider too, that if ...
Views: 3092 - ***The Only Way to Successfully 'Treat' Vocal Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsI receive emails on a daily basis regarding vocal abuse – not just from those who are experiencing difficulty in talking but from singers as well. The only piece of advice I give them is to take the pressure off of the throat and vocal folds (cords) and allow their chest to become their ...
Views: 3035(3 votes) - ***The World is Your Canvas - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAs the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ...
Views: 3028 - What is Prometric CNA Certification Practice Test - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Aaron DsouzaMany nursing aspirants are undergoing the certified nursing assistant training to obtain the certificate for the same and acquire a job in the nursing field. Thus, many medical facilities have come up with training for nurses. These medical facilities are governed by their respective State Board ...
Views: 3009 - NLP is dead - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Christopher GreenawayNLP is Dead At least, the market is. Every market for a product or service goes through a sequence of stages as it emerges, grows, matures and then dies. It doesn’t matter how attached you are to your old vinyl LPs, or your VHS video tapes, or your NLP techniques, their life must come to ...
Views: 2961 - ***A Lesson in 'Simplicity' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThere are a lot of things in life that are truly complicated and challenging to solve – a long-term solution for peace in the Middle East, calculus, mapping the human genome, or deciphering if my wife is really ‘fine’ or if I’m actually in trouble. On the other hand, there are things that ...
Views: 2952(1 vote) - Life Coaching Training: 5 Ways to Make Money with Your Coaching Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from X YI have met many different coaches - life coaches, career coaches, business coaches and many others, who think that the only way to make money with coaching is by providing one-on-one coaching services to their clients. This is not true - there are many different ways to make money with your ...
Views: 2932 - Are you willing to risk big to build your business? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Kathleen GageWe hire coaches and mentors for a reason; to stretch us, take us where we have yet to go and remind us of the little things that add up to big outcomes. Personally, I hire experts to push me and encourage me to take risks (and big ones at that). What I fail to understand is when someone hires a ...
Views: 2915 - Coach Training: How to Get More Clients for Your Coaching BusinessSubmitted on Apr 23, 2009 from X YOver the years I have worked with many coaches who need to find more clients for their coaching businesses. In this article I would like to share with you my 3-step plan for getting more coaching clients for your coaching business. Step 1: Change Your Mindset I have taught hundreds of coaches ...
Views: 2897 - Is It Possible To Reprogram Your Brain With NLP? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Bill NieporteIs it possible to reprogram you brain with NLP? Can reprogramming the brain change our behavior? In our last blog post, we explored a brief history of NLP (neuro linguistic programming). NLP started as a research product conducted by John Grinder and Richard Bandler in the 1960s and ...
Views: 2885(1 vote) - ***Coaching Skill: Imagine The Possibilities - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI have two young children who bring me inexpressible joy. Like any parent, I could give a long, itemized list of all the “how’s” and “why’s” they make my heart soar. One trait I notice, when observing them and their friends, is their sheer power of imagination. I’m fascinated at how my son ...
Views: 2859 - How Does Shifting Your Presence Affect Others? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carol Harris-FikeWe each have presence felt by others at any point in time. Our presence is all that is subconsciously felt by others and, for some even consciously felt. To me it is the way our life energy is flowing at that moment. The way our life energy flows determines the emotions we are feeling, ...
Views: 2848 - Secrets of Persuasive Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoYou can make your voice heard and recognized by the target audience in two ways. First; you can use the voice media and float your voice through it to reach the people you target, and second; you may come up with persuasive press release writing. The latter is also more effective since ...
Views: 2839 - The Benefits of Choosing to be a Generalist Life Coach - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Noel PosusA lot of coaching students and new coaches ask me about whether they should choose a coaching niche or be a generalist life coach. The vast majority of coaching schools and “gurus” will advise that we absolutely need a niche to do the following: o Attract only the clients and “coaching ...
Views: 2818(1 vote) - ***Do the Math - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHere’s a little brain teaser for you. Why are all the following equations correct? 1 = 1 24 = 1 1,440 = 1 86,400 = 1 Did you get it right away? Need a clue? OK, here’s a hint…take it one day at a time. Got it now? No? Well, as much as I would enjoy making you rack your brain to ...
Views: 2786 - How do negative believes affect you - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Ahmed Al AbyadDo you know how do negative beliefs affect you? Do you ever wanted something deep in your heart and you stand still thinking about how to do it but you failed at the end? Do you know that your mind - if not used right - is a destructive source of thoughts? Why is your mind a destructive ...
Views: 2764(2 votes) - Perfection Is Overrated! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonFind the freedom that comes from giving you a break Are you a perfectionist? If your automatic response is “no!” I invite you to take a closer look; there is a well-meaning perfectionist in every one of us! Wanting to be the best, and see things executed to the highest level of quality is ...
Views: 2741(3 votes) - ***Masters of Fate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAlthough the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed. I will freely admit that being forced to read ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - Why life coaching as a business is dead and why you need to change if you want to survive - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Chantal CookeLife coaching, as a money making business, is dead. That’s according to Nick Bolton, founder of the Smart School of Coaching. The day of the generic life coach has passed. The industry has matured; there’s a growing understanding of the role of a coach as a change maker not a ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - Evaluating the Importance of trainingSubmitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyGood training works immediately is the claim made by us and most successful training providers. Unfortunately, there is still far too much training that does not achieve immediate results delivered by trainers reading from off the shelf generic courses. Most courses conclude with the ...
Views: 2710(2 votes) - Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in a Baseball Camp - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Derek HollandMany families view camps for youth as a standard part of the summer. When the school year ends, summer camp season commences. In today’s world, most families have two working parents and require child care to keep their children busy and occupied during the summer and often find that enrolling ...
Views: 2701 - Leaders who use Coaching Techniques Accomplish Greater Results! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from David AllanWhy use Coaching techniques? Businesses that are seeking to attain or maintain their competitive advantage over their rivals are recognizing that one of the key factors to success is the relationship managers have with their staff. This is a constant factor whether it is related to front-line ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - Serving Pro Bono Clients and Keeping it Professional - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparFor many new coaches, the focus is on getting coaching experience…period. An option emerging coaches often take is to agree to coach clients without charging for their services. This is what we call pro bono coaching. However, having only or too many pro bono clients will not help us with our ...
Views: 2647 - ***Speaking for Great Lengths of Time Is Taxing Your Throat -- Especially As You Age - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsGosh, that sounds depressing, doesn’t it? It needn’t be however. Yes, your voice ages just like the rest of your body does. The good news for the voice, however, is that you can not only eliminate the discomfort or hoarseness you are experiencing but you can also find your voice improving ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - The Warning Signals of Employee Disengagement - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Tom BordonOne of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs, managers and business owners face is retaining good employees and curbing employee disengagement. As the CEO, you may be banking on some of your high performing team members to achieve certain targets, only to find to your dismay their resignation ...
Views: 2587(1 vote) - How to be a Great Telesummit Guest Presenter - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sheri HoffI decided to write this article as I was nearing the last few days of one of my Success Summits and was receiving many emails and inquiries regarding future guest presenter options. I regularly feature top experts and best selling authors on my transformative Your Path to Success Summit series. ...
Views: 2585(2 votes) - Do You Use Words That Motivate, Persuade & Convince? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Use Words That Motivate, Persuade And Convince? You know the expression – All-Talk, No Action. Recent neuroscientific research proves that when you use Direct-Action verbs the listener feels and visualizes the meaning in the Supplemental Motor Region of their brain. They tend to ...
Views: 2580 - All tied up - what's holding you back? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from mandie crawfordLast week we touched upon fair exchange. What are you worth and are you asking for what you are worth? The next question then is - do you believe that you can achieve or receive what you ask for? Many of us have self limiting beliefs. We say we want something, and then we sub consciously ...
Views: 2560 - Difficult Words to Spell for English Learners - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from rongfat chettOne of the corner stone for most language learners is the word spelling. Maybe you have learned this language for a while and at this time, you can be able to pronounce the English words fluently, but you till can not be able to remember the spelling of words especially the difficult ones which ...
Views: 2545 - How to Reduce Stress among Teenagers? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Sophie lovatoeenagers, like adults, may experience stress every day and can benefit from learning stress management skills. Most teens experience more stress when they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to cope. Some teens become overloaded with ...
Views: 2544(1 vote) - Filling the Cornucopia of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanIn my life, Thanksgiving brings a sense of renewed hope, love and reflection. I take this time to honor the people and events in my life, which have given me the inspiration, motivation and support to be who I am. Do you see the beauty and bounty in this simple yet nourishing horn of plenty? I ...
Views: 2525(1 vote) - Tips To Select A CEO Peer Group - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days a growing number of people are joining CEO peer groups in the hope of getting insight and expertise of other CEOs that can help them tackle crucial business and strategic management issues and make their organizations more successful and productive. However it is extremely important ...
Views: 2513 - Myths About Being a Strong Person with ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparRecently, many of you in my ADHD tribe were with me when I rushed to my son’s side as he recovered from a very serious car crash. For 10 days I alternated between sitting next to his hospital bed holding his restrained hands, watching as fluid dripped into his body and slept in his hospital ...
Views: 2504 - ***Multidimensional Living - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Eleanor Haspel-PortnerYou are driven constantly to live an integrated multidimensional life that aligns all parts of yourself: mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical. These different components of yourself develop gradually over an important six-month period beginning three months before your birth and continuing ...
Views: 2496 - Virtual IT trainings - a cost effective and promising solution indeed - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mehar AhluwaliaOrganizations lately have found the way out to get their resources IT trained and equip their staff to deploy the latest technology that the companies already got. To enhance the IT knowledge and to give them the know-how of the latest technologies, Online IT training has recently been developed ...
Views: 2495 - ADHD Dreams, Purpose Hunting and Passion - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparDay-in and day-out, I talk to people living with ADHD who want to find their life purpose. The reason, goal or motivation that will be the answer to them experiencing a fulfilling and satisfying life. It’s universal to want to have a sense of meaning in our lives and feel as if we are making a ...
Views: 2493 - Why is Personal Transformation From The Inside So Important? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransformed (wo)man can now FLI…on his/her own!... or Engendering FLI (The Feel like It) factor @ work. Billions are spent annually on skills training in South Africa and 80% of it is wasted. Typically around 1%-3% of annual salary budgets are apparently invested in people development, and ...
Views: 2461 - Five Famous Celebrities Who Swear by Yoga - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Marcus TaylorThere are a multitude of celebrities who practice and promote Yoga. Some to achieve a higher level of inner peace and some to raise their fitness levels, this is a very brief look at some of them. 1 Madonna Madonna is, unbelievably, over 50. Part of her exercise routine is Ashtanga Yoga. A ...
Views: 2456 - How To Pick Self-help Resources That WORK - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachEACH YEAR, hundreds of "revolutionary" self-help books, articles, groups, and programs appear on a wide range of human stressors. Publishers and producers keep churning them out because (1) the old ones don't work for long, and (2) the needy, hopeful public keeps the cash registers ringing. A ...
Views: 2439 - The Executive and The Elephant: Ways That People Mislead or Delude Themselves - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne significant problem with the inner elephant is that it hinders people's ability to see reality. Most individuals perceive the world based on their needs and biases, rather than on external events. The inner executive must deal with the inner elephant's tendency to judge others and the ...
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