When in a crisis, leaders are at risk of either under-reacting or over-reacting.
When under-reacting, we are showing minimal empathy, are overly optimistic and downplay the situation.
When over-reacting, we are experiencing constant high threat, catastrophizing, and creating panic in others.
The...
“I’m enjoying the privilege of being still,” said my client effortlessly, as though this is a common belief and these words are part of our collective lexicon.
Well, you could have knocked me over my coaching perch with a feather!
With due respect and understanding for the...
These are complex times and I thought long and hard before writing this blog. There is so much “information” being hurled at us - whether we’ve invited it or not - and I wasn’t sure I would add value by creating yet another piece of content.
So I stayed quiet and...
It’s January 1st, 2020 and all around the world, people are setting goals and intentions that data shows will be forgotten by January 12th. But there are some people for whom the commitment that they make today, will be sustainable and potentially life-changing.
They will look back on...
Do you want to be free?
I’m guessing that your answer is a resounding yes. Mine was, even before I had the language to express it. My earliest memories are of roaming in our magical garden in Iran, and feeling like I was free to do and be whatever I wanted. That was my 5...
Life Coaching is about changing thoughts, shifting perceptions, and breaking down goals into bite size pieces. As a coach, I don’t have the answers for my clients. I’m certainly not smarter than them. And although I hope to inspire, I’m not a cheerleader.
A good coach...
It’s no exaggeration when I say that I work with some of the most committed and courageous human beings in this world.
Every day and in every area of their lives, my clients are pushing the limits of what is possible for them. They don’t just talk about it, read and forward...
“You make Mommy so happy!”
Those of us who are parents have uttered this statement at some point in our parenting. If you have not, you are in the minority and you should be proud of yourself.
I became a parent long before I began my education to become a Professional...
It was a privilege and a joy to be interviewed by the talented, Shirin Yadegar from LA Mom Magazine. We discussed how to improve the quality of your life by prioritizing activities through the lens of “Life Buckets.”
What are "Life Buckets”? They are areas that we make deposits...
Life Coaching - The Magic Is In The Client!
It's funny how our clients think we inspire them, but they truly inspire us more than they'll ever know. I was humbled and brought to tears while reading this piece, my beautiful and powerful client, Kathy Igou, posted today:
#LifeCoaching...
The best way to predict our future is to create it.
Dr. Joe Dispenza
At the core of the work of life coaching is taking our clients through the process of change. Change happens when we do something differently than we have in the past. Everyone knows this, so why is it so hard to do?
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In a 1963 speech promoting the new space program, President John Kennedy declared that the United States had "thrown its hat over the wall of space and had no choice but to follow it."
This was a phrase he borrowed from Irish writer, Frank O’Connor, who, as a boy, would find the most...
Not a day goes by that I don’t get the question, “How is life coaching different than therapy?”
The two have one very important aspect in common; they are both available to allow us a better understanding of ourselves, giving us access to live more purposefully. From there, they...
Granted it can be a tough choice to make for many of us, I feel uniquely qualified to guide you through this decision!
After all, for over 2 decades, expensive designer handbags are exactly what I sold to my clients. Here is what I can tell you for sure. Almost none of my clients ever ...
