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Why the [BLEEP] Should I Hire a Coach? And Other Smart Questions
The doors are officially open for my business. And I’ve been busy doing a bunch of Business Breakthrough Sessions – and getting clients. And the number one question I’ve been getting is: What is coaching really all about? I had a similar conversation with my friend Cooper. I thought recapping our conversation was a great way to explain it. Let’s see if you agree. Cooper is widely known as the guy who says, and asks, inappropriate things – usually at a high volume. He’s wonderful, and a brat, all at the same time. And I love him terribly. But when I was told him I was a Transformational Business Coach,…
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Feeling Hidden with Matt Hoffman
I was walking down the street, about a year ago on a wintery Chicago day. A windy mixture of freezing rain and snow was making me shiver to my bones. I was trying to stay hidden, but was cold and wet and feeling lonely and pretty bad about my day. All of a sudden I looked down at a lamp post dripping in ice and saw this sticker. It’s simplicity struck me and the message sunk in as if spoken only to me. I stopped in my tracks and smiled, cracking that angry crust of energy and shifting my day. Wow. That is a powerful set of three little words.…
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The Power of Knowing Your Values
Do you know what your values are? Do you even care? Have you ever struggled with something, wondering why you invested time, energy and possibly money in something that turned out not to pay off? How about that gym membership where the only time they see your name is when they send your bill? How about those unsuccessful relationships with significant others? Or that job you don’t enjoy? Here’s the little-realized piece of knowledge: most of the time, when things aren’t working out, it is because in some way you could not commit yourself fully – because what was happening was out of alignment with your true values. Huh? (I…
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The Magic of a New Year
We are slowly working our way through the beginning of a new year. This is the time when everything seems fresh. I don’t know about you, but things seem just the slightest bit different than in previous years. I’m actually starting to believe that anything is possible. It feels pretty awesome. In the event that you feel the same way – and hopefully you do – its time to do some thinking. See, realizing the ‘Magic of a New Year’* carries a certain responsibility – to you mostly. It’s time to use this trusty fresh start to create something amazing for you for the rest of the year. Now don’t…