Tag: life coaching
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9 Benefits of Having a Mentor in Life and Business
Here is a list of 9 benefits you get from having a mentor who wants to maximize your potential:
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Living truer to ourselves
Does this sound familiar? ‘I can’t imagine anywhere better to live than Surbiton’ Debbie 1999-ish ‘If I resume my creative work full time, my family will be destitute and we’ll be out on the streets’ Lawrence 1991-2010 Now I’ve nothing against Surbiton; it has a station and a Waitrose and access to the river, but…
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What is your self leadership style?
Be Your Own Best Boss What kind of boss are you? Do you get things done? Are you firm but fair? Direct? Kind? Assertive? Generous? The chances are, if your job involves management, you’ve been on courses and read relevant books. You might have asked for feedback and had appraisals. Even if you’re a leader in your personal life, the…
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4 reasons to seek Life Coaching
There are many myths about the kinds of people who will seek Life Coaching. In my experience, clients seem to fall into four key groups: 1. ‘There’s got to be more to life than this!’ This group has achieved a good career, home, family and lifestyle but still doesn’t feel fulfilled. They might have followed what…
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New habits broken? How to stay on track!
Oops my new habit’s broken! This is traditionally the time of year when we establish new habits, learn new skills and reach for new personal goals. We join gyms and take up classes, investing in new equipment and clothing for the purpose. We promise ourselves a ‘new us’. Fast forward a few weeks (perhaps days)…
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The importance of getting your needs met
Selfish, self-centred or selfless – which of these do you aspire to? Do you put yourself first or consider the needs of others above your own? You might think the ideal is to selflessly serve your community. It has a religious flavour. You suffer so others can be happy. You sacrifice so others can be abundant. There is…
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Making changes
Break through. Get started. Here’s how. When it comes to making changes in our lives, one of the hardest things can be to make a start. We might be great at starting projects at work or for other people, but when something is personal and has meaning for us – like finding the work of our…
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Summer happiness is an inside job
I’d love to promise you warm sunshine, sweet romance and balmy evenings of dance and song (or whatever sizzling summer ingredients you prefer)! But you and I have little direct control over our external environment. Our summer happiness is an inside job. So how about taking charge of your happiness this summer? Put your wellbeing at…