As a life and leadership coach, I've always believed in the power of self-awareness and personal growth. So, when I embarked on my journey with the Enneagram, it was with the intention of deepening my understanding of myself, not just as a coach but as an individual navigating life's twists and turns.

Learn more about another approach to Resolutions, The Word of the Year trend, as well as personal insight in to how this served me this past year.

It’s not even January and we’re talking resolutions?  Yup!  So often a lack of planning is what leads to resolutions failing.  Here’s six simple tips that can make a real difference for anything you’re going after in your life, no matter the time of year.  

Are you an aspiring coach looking to fulfill the requirements set by the International Coach Federation (ICF) for credentials like Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or Master Certified Coach (MCC)? Or perhaps you're an experienced coach seeking to renew your ICF credentials? In either case, mentor coaching is your key to unlocking success and meeting these vital requirements.

In my coaching sessions, I actively listen for these blocks because they often operate without our awareness. I frequently ask clients, 'How true is that?' when it sounds like a limiting belief is at play. I recall a client with many interpretations who laughed one day, saying, 'You always say, 'Maybe…' whenever I tell you what I think my husband is thinking. I can quickly identify when clients are stuck because they fear history will repeat itself, and let's face it, who wouldn't be concerned in such a situation? Lastly, some clients become so comfortable with their gremlins that we've given them names, and they've even messaged me saying, 'My gremlin showed up during the board meeting, but I stayed focused on my messaging and didn't get derailed.

Coaching sessions cover a wide range of topics. I've delved into discussions about review administration, org chart changes, relationship dynamics, family dinners, recent vacations, and everything in between. Life coaching is a versatile space where clients bring their unique needs and concerns to the table.

In 2015, I was nine years into my career at Target. Whenever I mentioned where I worked, people would respond with, "Oh, Tar-jay?!" It was exciting.

"I love shopping there! It must be amazing to work there!" Their enthusiasm would rub off on me.

Sometimes.

People often wonder about the difference between therapy and life coaching, as both aim to enhance your life. You may even be wondering, should I hire a life coach or a therapist?

Conflict isn't something many people are comfortable with, and often, it stirs up a myriad of emotions. Different individuals might define conflict in various ways.
For some, it's delivering bad news. For others, it's simply a difference of opinion. Then there are those who'd feel a sense of conflict even when politely addressing an error in their restaurant order. They are all correct because it's a matter of personal perception.

Writing is something I’ve always enjoyed.

When I was younger, writing stories would let my imagination run wild. I wrote poems and stories through high school. In college, LiveJournals and Xanga were a hot trend, and I’d blog about my life.

Then, in my 20s, when I began to work in the “real world,” writing was one of the first things that went. More and more, I’d forgotten that place I went to when I’d write.