I sometimes look at life like a tube of toothpaste. When we first buy the tube, it’s perfect – not a dent or flaw to be found. But, overtime, we make our mark on that tube. Some of us judiciously squeeze from the bottom up, but the vast majority of us make our marks all […]
Over in Hollywood, life coaches are becoming the de facto replacement for therapists. Take, for example, Ron Howard’s daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard (Spider-Man 3, The Village). Howard says her life coach is the person who has helped her navigate the demands of show business, helps her to find time for her own writing and creative […]
As a personal and business life coach who shares his time in New Zealand and North America, I work with a lot of clients who are looking for either professional or personal growth. Whether they’re in search of a more rewarding career, life path, or something else, they believe that in order to achieve their dreams, […]
While there is no standard recipe or secret to success, there is one common denominator that exists among all successful people and organizations throughout New Zealand, Australia and North America – and that’s fearlessness. But fearlessness doesn’t mean being born without fear. We all have fears. We all have certain moments in our lives when […]
What happens when you face the moment of truth – also known as crunch time? Do you live up to the challenge, or do you shy away and back down? Some of the greatest sports heroes of all time got to that level because of their ability to shine when the pressure was the worst, […]
While many motivational speakers have certain degrees and hands-on experience that make them qualified to stand in front of a crowd, there is no certain criteria required in Australia, New Zealand, or North America, in order to call oneself a “motivational speaker.” As a result, a simple search for a motivational speaker in Australia, or […]
And how long-distance life coaching is helping people across the globe improve their lives Many people who are on the fence about their need for a life coach get hung up on one thing – what exactly is a business or life coach, and what does one do for me? There are many reasons why […]
These days Australians are inundated with external sources trying to guide us and point us in the right direction. Self-help books, TV personalities, and the endless array of information offered to us online has never been so well received as it is at this very moment. And while it’s always helpful to look outwardly for unbiased […]
As a student, armed with a highlighter in your hand, you were likely guided toward the artful practice of distinguishing the important details from the unimportant ones. As younger students, the task was pretty simple. The important details called out to us in the form of headings, bolded words, italicized words, or phrases wrapped in […]
When I first began to write this post, I wanted to title it: 5 ways to become a better leader. But then I got to thinking – what does “better” mean. Better could mean one thing to you than it does to me, and, in the end, does better mean you’re getting the job done? […]