Life Coach and Life Coaching Articles

There was a great headline in the Evening Standard a couple of weeks ago “101 things to do before we die, just one to go and we’re not even 30”. It caught my eye – in the newspaper of the person sitting next to me on the tube and I was very happy that as she left, she left behind the newspaper so I could get a good read!

The month of February reminds me of family, history and most of all love. Like most of you, I recognize and honor love each and every day but there is something very special about the collective consciousness that allows you to take a deeper look at how love shows up. What a wonderful time to appreciate all of the relationships that make up the community of our lives. This week many young couples are preparing for romantic dinners and get-a-ways.

Making the right choice is indeed aha! The catch – one can only know if a choice is right or wrong in retrospect. Every day we are faced with multiple choices and as society is progressing choices are increasing multi-fold. With this multi-fold increase, decision making is becoming complex whether you are a homemaker or a business owner, a student or a working professional, an artist or a sportsman – simply due to plethora of options available in everything. Some choices are easy and some hard. Choices are hard – when they cannot be reversed easilyr

I would like to give 5 coooool tips for staying calm, positive and even going beyond that. 2009 seems to be the year in which the whole world and not just some parts of it will learn the lesson of LOSS ( from their own experience or observing the experience of others). Loss is a part of change. ...

DOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? The biggest limiting factor in many lives today is the past, plain and simple. In the “co-creative process of life recovery” that I deeply believe in, a huge part of the coached journey is taking a very hard and detailed look at the past and fully getting things that are buried within exte alized. In my journey, I found for me, the biggest limitations that were preventing me from having the abundant life I deserved were limitations that were ingrained in me when I was young.r

“I just could not understand the rage in the beginning. It was like the harder I tried to be perfect, the angrier he would become. I was beautiful--the perfect wife, perfect mother, perfect in my job, and kept a perfect home. What was I doing wrong to make him act this way, threaten me, and scream at me until he frothed at the mouth with ire?” - Dr. Gayle J. Hall.

More and more the term Law of Attraction is gaining publicity and becoming known to mainstream America. The big questio I'm always being asked is "Is it real and does it work?" The answer is a definitive YES, if you understand the fundamental principles of the attraction process and how to ...

Why are you still single? It's this the question every single person hates. I used to get this question all the time. Now, I get more of the statement that's a question, "You're single?!" What follows immediately is "Why?" I used to say, "If I knew the answer, I wouldn't be single anymore." Now my response is, "Because I refuse to settle."

Fear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...

I love to watch my daughter learn to walk - her tentative steps grow more confident each day. About half of the time she makes it across the room to whatever piece of furniture she can grab and about half of the time she falls on her bottom. There are times when she cries out for me when she lands or gives up and crawls to her destination while other times when she looks slightly startled and then stands back up again and continues walking. Each day she’s more likely to do the latter.r

We've all done it… then something happens, and we think "Why didn't I listen to that voice?" We think this, because the voice could have (and should have) prevented a bad result from occurring. I have always carried my cell phone in my purse. The last couple of days, I've been carrying it in my pockets. Then it has fallen out twice, and I've thought both times, how I need to carry it in my purse again…not even knowing why I decided to put it in my pockets.

Spiritual life coaching is about manifesting your desires by clarifying your vision and goals, removing blocks and increasing your energy and vibration to attract what you desire. It differs slightly from conventional life coaching, in that it focuses a lot on the 'inner game' and core beliefs before taking the initial steps towards success. If you desire a new business, more clients, a soul mate - it all begins with your internal state of mind, and getting aligned with your

In my last post I shared What does a Life Coach do? The next question that I get is who benefits from coaching or what are the benefits of coaching? "Coaching benefits all those who see a gap between where they are and where they want to be and most importantly want to bridge that gap!" If you are satisfied with where you are and wish to remain where you are – Coaching is not for you. To explain the benefits of coaching, I will address three typical questions that I get: “I am happy, how will coaching benefit me?”

The Gallup Global Survey 2011 results show that only 18% of Australians say that they love their work. This is a dismal scenario for companies because happy employees bring better investment returns, sales and numbers. And even until today, the big bosses say that it's "lonely on top". So if you're wondering where we went wrong, it's probably the lack of support in and out of the workplace. Yes, there are programs for professional development, such as skills enhancement and c

Gratitude Most people believe that each day is a gift and that we should be grateful for it. How many people actually are grateful for each day I don’t know, but I would guess that it is not as much as it should be. How many people enjoy each day, realize that each day is different and we should be happy every day.

We were all born to live a successful life. We were all born with divine purpose. We are all born with unique talents and skills which contributes to development of this world. Some people are able to actualize their purpose and fulfill their destiny. Others are destined to recognize the challenges we need to overcome to become the beautiful beings we were born to be. It is easy to have a great time yet focus on a negative occurrence. That's what we do. As part of our journe

When I was working at the hospital, in the '90's, we accepted dietetic interns and one of those interns was a student from Singapore, whose husband was in medical school at the same time. Their plan was to return to Singapore to open their own wellness center. I share this because it was from ...

One day on the way back from visiting some friends out of town, I turned on my favorite radio station. Like every Sunday it was playing a play list; nobody was talking. After a while I noticed that although I was listening to music I really love and that usually stirs up emotions, this time I ...

What are you afraid of? Are your worries preventing you from getting things accomplished in your life? Everyone has fears and many people let those fears stop them from doing things that may prove to be worthwhile or even lucrative. How can you turn your fear into a positive force in your life? The first thing you need to understand is the fear itself. Why are you afraid? Is it a rational fear? A fear of snakes can be rational, while a fear of spoons isn't. Figure out if your fear is rational; if it isn't, try to understand why you have such an irrational fear.

“I ain’t got nothin’. Just look at me. Sittin’ here at a homeless shelter, but I have the whole world, baby. I ain’t goin’ hungry tonight. I’m happy.” – A homeless man at Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth, Texas.

In conversations with clients – I hear some of the most amazing one liners that help my personal growth. Today’s blog is a reflection on one such sentence. “Me: What has stood out for you in the past three weeks? Client: I now distinguish between reasons and excuses – that helps me in getting things done!”

With Suitor #1, he and I talked via text and on the phone a lot. Then when we met in person, there wasn't any chemistry. A friend told me next time to not talk with the guy so much. That way there wouldn't be expectations. So I decided to try this tactic, because at this point, I'm willing to try just about anything to see if it works. This suitor (who happens to have the same name as the last guy) and I met when he sent me an email through an online dating site. After my initial response, he replied it was pointless to continue conversing through email and wanted to start texting.

"Money 101..." OK...so I am going to try something different over the next month or so. I have talked with many people who are frustrated with the way their life is turning out. It may be a less than exciting career, a passionless relationship, little to no free time, or all of the above. ...

In Part 1 I discussed the first step in the process of reprogramming your negative thinking, beliefs and behaviors - develop awareness. Before you can ever hope to make positive changes in your life, you need to know just what's going on with your thinking and how you're contributing to the situations you're struggling with. In this article I'm going to discuss the second step - deny, dispute and repudiate. Before we get started I'd just like to take a moment to let you know why I think this second step so important. In case you haven't realized it yet, negative th

Binge eating is eating "gone wrong." Binge eating is eating gone on automatic pilot, eating disconnected from physical body sensations like fullness and hunger. After a binge you may experience a glazed feeling and a "coming back to awareness." "What happened here?" and "I wish I could undo that" are common thoughts. Mindful eating is the opposite of bingeing.

With such an increasing competition in the market sector, an individual has to be competitive enough to cope up with his targets and get through his goals. Thus, there is an urgent need of professional and expert coaching in each and every type of business, and in each and every sector. No longer are big businesses simply turning to an executive coach to mend a problem but also hiring them permanently to get their help in working with the company’s senior executives and managers. So,what is executive coaching?r

One of the biggest challenges I see people struggle with is making decisions. There's this burning need inside of us to avoid making a mistake when it comes to choosing one over the other. They key is to know when a decision really matters ("should I marry this guy?") or is it a mere blip on the screen of your life ("What should I have for dinner?"). I, too, have had my share of sleepless nights over the "yes or no" of life, however over the years, I've developed a process that I take myself through when it's time to ground myself in a decision:

What goals are you setting for your weight loss and health? The setting of goals can really help you achieve weight loss or become healthier and fitter. Knowing how to set these goals is the first step in the process. Goals which are set effectively are more likely to be achieved. The process of setting the goal plays a very important part. The reason many people don't achieve their goals is often due to how they set them. What are well set goals? One method is known as setting SMARRT goals. SMARRT stands for: S Specific M Measurable A Achievable

We all have to deal with stress. Some of us can handle stress better than others. But the more tools, knowledge, and skills that you have, the better off you'll be able at handling it. This guide will help you to improve your quality of life and your overall well-being, with some coping strategies. Stress can be either chronic (long term) or acute (short term). Let's discuss both.

There are many reasons why businesses fail, and all of them are due to the company owners’ inability to spot where things are going wrong in their business. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to avoid having to shut your company down, you may as well take a careful look at your financial statements because they actually show some warning signs that something is not right about the way you’re handling your business. Taking these red flags for granted can leave you surprised that all your investments and hard work should go nowhere. Here’s what to beware of:

A few years ago, I participated in a retreat that up until that time was one of the most soul fulfilling jou eys that I could consciously remember experiencing. The center itself was nestled in the warmth of nature, miles away from the busyness of life.

Technology has made everything easier and way better today. And in as much as there are people who advocate that technology has made things worse, the truth of the matter is that when used well, it is one of the best inventions. Every single day, everyone aims to better themselves; to be a better person, friend, parent, sister, and so on. And thanks to technology, you can easily do so. In this piece, we will be looking at ways you can use technology to be a better person: 1.L

The Life Coaching business is fairly a new phenomenon in the personal development realm. Although people have invested in mentors, therapist, and personal trainers for a number of years, the title “Life Coach” has only been around for a short time. A Life Coach is a trained ...

Commitment. It’s a powerful word that conjures up a mix of emotions and can be a scary thought– especially in business. Being committed to something means you’re choosing not to be committed to something else – sounds simple, right? In essence, you’re pledging or engaging in a relationship to the exclusion of others. In my work supporting women entrepreneurs, I find fear of commitment in business can make the difference between mediocre results and extraordinary results.

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Prayer and Meditation. MEDITATION? --not just something bearded guys do on Asian mountains As I went through the steps, this meditation thing might have been the item I misunderstood most. I had been exposed to prayer since I was a little guy. I am surprised in my coaching, when clients and I ...

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One of the most important things we need to do as we change course in our lives is to keep a positive mental focus. Not only does being positive helps us to complete whatever we need to do to ensure we get the life we want, but also because the thoughts we think have a big influence on what ...

Many people today are not living there true self. Many people believe certain things about themselves, but it rarely shows up in their actions. Between beliefs and actions are a person's values. What do you value? If you truly value it, then it will show up in your actions. You may say you value ...

Thomas D’Ansembourg, Puddle Dancer Press, 2007 Being Genuine is simply stated, one of the best books I have read all year. It very clearly and effectively conveys a process for communicating with others in a genuine and non-judgmental way. Thomas D’Ansembourg is a student of ...

Dick Cavett was quoted as saying "It is a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear" and Oscar Wilde said "To love ones self is the beginning of a lifelong romance”. Emerson said "Where there is no vision, people perish". I hit a point in my life where balance became a real issue. In working with clients and others I know I'm not alone. There was a balance in daily routine which made allot of sense. I certainly lived erratically. This area was addressed thoroughly at the treatment centre I attended many years ago.

There are a lot of frightened people out there. We tend to allow our minds to go to the worse case scenario, and then come up with new ways things could get worse. This state of mind only makes our fears appear more real and present. These fear-based images and self talk can be so powerful ...

I’ll bet at some time you have been to an “all you can eat” buffet or a Sunday brunch. Laid out in front of you is the most wonderful array of dishes, old favourites and new delights and of course spectacular desserts. You probably had a little internal conversation that went something like ...

All of us have our own values that we apply in whatever workplace we go to; even managers do. For managers, there can never be an assurance that the people he or she hires have the same workplace values. Nevertheless, it is important that company leaders try to hire only those who will fit in their existing workplace values. What we are going to look at in this article are the ways you can identify and easily understand what workplace values are. Why Are Workplace Values Important?

If IFAs and Life Assurance Companies are to compete effectively with the direct sales channels that are trading today and with the many more about to appear in the next 24 months then they must first realise exactly what they have to do. If they want to keep, never mind increase, their market share they must grow, and grow effectively. In fact to stand still is to slowly die because their market share will slowly be eroded. If their aim is to increase their market share they have to come to the realisation that this can only be achieved by recruiting new people.

This started as an article to address women and feelings of isolation, but as I spent time with the topic, I kept coming back to the words “connect” and “connection.” Connecting, I thought, is the opposite of isolation, and if it’s the opposite, then surely it’s also the solution. One study I ...

For women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. While skimping on self-care may seem like a time saver in the short run, ultimately, it can lead to decreased effectiveness and energy. We know that eating well and exercising help us manage stress more effectively, but knowing and doing are two very different things.

Do you have any unwanted patterns in your life? You know, those rituals, cycles, routines, and habits that you wish you could break? Here’s one way to start making some changes. Identify your unwanted pattern. Then ask yourself, “What is my payoff for keeping this pattern going?” By identifying your payoff, you can see what it is you’re avoiding. For me, I can easily keep myself too busy. My payoff for staying too busy is that I don’t have to check in and see if I’m happy.

Succession planning is often the key to a company's long term success. With succession planning, business owners will find that they are able to work with the leaders in their company, to hire those prospects that will be a great fit for the company and who will be able to learn, grow and be a ...