Life Coaching around Goal Setting Vs. Allowing
I am big on goals. I like them, they work for me, I set them a lot of the time, and I love…. just love the feeling of achievement they provide me. And in my coaching practice, often our conversations include goal setting. But I’m also a big believer that there are times when it…
Read MorePrioritizing-5 Easy Steps Towards Tackling Any Project
Oh gosh, where to start? Isn’t that often what you say when you’ve got a project to tackle and really, truly have no idea where to begin? I love Stephen Covey’s phrase “begin with the end in mind”, because it works for me and I see it work for the people I coach. Every. Time.…
Read MoreInternational Coaching Week- Win a Free Coaching Session!
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a Life Coach? Well here’s your chance. The week of February 6-12 is International Coaching Week (really, there is such a week!) and one of the ways I’m celebrating is by running a small contest. The winner gets a free 45 minute phone coaching session with…
Read MoreDe-bunking Some Myths about Life & Executive Coaching:
Myth #1 Coaching is only for someone in turmoil or trouble Actually, most often the best time to get yourself a coach is when things are going well. Because a coach works with you to help you grow and learn about who and how you are at your best. Coaching is always about forward movement…
Read MoreOur Visit to the Emergency Ward
Last week, my husband and I had to visit the Emergency Ward of our local hospital. It wasn’t a life or death situation, but was a something that required immediate attention for my husband. But don’t worry- this is not a story about the details of his medical condition. Rather, it’s a good news story,…
Read MoreImagining Desired Future State
One of my favorite things to do in the course of a day, when I’m not coaching and not reading, and not cooking a fabulous (!) meal, is to dream about the future. I love imagining what my future will be like. It’s also something I invite my coaching clients to do. I believe that…
Read MoreCoaching Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
Worried about how to stay healthy this holiday season? Here are a few tips I’ve found to be helpful as I work with my coaching clients who are concerned about the same topic. Be realistic. When you plan your social calendar, don’t say yes to every invitation that comes your way. Prioritize. Accept the ones…
Read MoreMaking Lists- To Do or Not To Do
As a Life Coach, I often work with a lot of clients who are not list makers… Some of us love lists and some of us despise the very thought of it. Personally, I’m a list maker. I’ve been the butt of many jokes by friends over the years. “Tell Wendy… she’ll add it to…
Read MoreFollowing Tradition vs. Trying Something New
In celebration of U.S. Thanksgiving this week, I’m inspired to send out a bit of applause to my brother. He lives in the U.S. and is the guy that ALWAYS cooks Thanksgiving dinner at his house. He’s good at it and loves to do it. So what’s different for him this year? He’s throwing caution…
Read MoreOne Simple Question Can Get Some Powerful Answers
I met someone a few weeks ago who said he was unclear about what he really wanted to do to earn a living. He’d been working for quite some time at one job but he was questioning if that’s what he wanted to do in the future. I asked him a question I often ask…
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