“I can’t find a job “, are words that are so common these days, that people do not even seem startled anymore when they hear it. It is a very sad state of our economy and many of my clients are in this position. Well educated, gifted young people who are articulate and skilled, and…
This year, my three closest friends lost their husbands at an early age. There are no magic potions that will help a grieving friend to come around quickly, in truth it is a matter of time that heals the soul and allows a grieving person to create a new routine. Often it takes a minimum…
We always overhear people talking about making investments in life. We hear the talk about taking risks, how important they can be for future gain as well as setting the tone for things to come. There are prudent investments and unwise one, but I think what is most important is a willingness to take a…
Very often I have clients who feel as though they are not going anywhere in their business life. They feel stagnant. Being a team player goes a long way when the team player has a positive outlook. Each day is filled with stress and problems. Show your peers and superiors a positive attitude and initiate…
Lately I have been hearing my clients and friends comment to me that they are overwhelmed! It seems that our normal days are scheduled from hour to hour, often with only a few minutes between appointments. How many days have you missed your lunch because you were simply too busy? Life is different today than…
I had a conversation with a client today who reinvented herself as an event planner after losing her job as a successful banker during the economic crisis. My client approached me to help her find an equivalent job and pay. My client, age 55, did not realize how difficult it would be to replace her…
I apologize for not being around on social media for awhile. I have no excuse. So here goes once again… I flew to New York City this weekend for various social and other commitments. On the flight up north, I sat next to Jeffrey Gitomer, the best selling author and guru in the world of…
One of my favorite routines on Sunday nights is to open the business section of the New York Times to Adam Bryant’s column. I read an interview with President and C.E.O., of Red Hat, Jim Whitehurst. He is the provider of Linux and other open-source-technology. There was one particular comment that impressed me, and one which…
I am often in conversations about how hard it is to sleep as we get older. But in today’s stressful times, it seems it is a pervasive issue among us all. I’ve done a lot of reading about sleep deprivation, taking sleeping pills, etc. I truly believe the best way to fall asleep is to…
I have been advising my life coaching clients for years to “Look for the positive in everything you do.” When people focus on the negative aspects of their lives, it creates more unhappiness. Looking for the positive in every situation generates thinking patterns that help people develop the skills that they will need to think…
