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If you work with teams, Patrick Lencioni's book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a 'must read'. Lencioni begins by saying that the root cause, and foundational reason, for any dysfunctional team—is...

As a coach, team and group coaching trainer and virtual meetings expert, I am often asked how to use breakout rooms, a powerful tool that helps us create connection in our webinars and groups. I...

Watching hundreds of coaches develop their businesses, I have come to the opinion that a good niche increases your marketing effectiveness by at least 3 fold (sometimes as much as 10 fold). In other...

A common marketing mistake One of the most common marketing mistakes coaches make, is to try and sell "Coaching". The problem is that very few people—less than 1 in 1,000—really know what coaching is...

When you run your own business, you obviously want it to grow. You also probably want it to grow quickly. Unfortunately, business doesn't work that way: overnight success is rare. I recently listened to Mel...

In reading several recent research studies1 (I'm declaring a bias here!), a key active ingredient identified that makes coaching so effective is the coaching relationship. Your relationship—the...

You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way! Dr. Seuss The best of both worlds Many of us have clients who are high achievers, such as executives and leaders...

You can change your beliefs through journaling—and as the saying goes, when we can change our thoughts, we can change our life. How can journaling help build your confidence? Journaling is all about...

Nothing extraordinary can be done without confidence. Confidence helps us overcome our fears and doubts: It helps us bounce back during times of adversity and it helps us take risks and deal with our...

One thing that clients often need help with when they come for coaching is boosting their self-esteem. A common way to try to achieve this is by repeating positive affirmations such as, "I am resilient...