Understanding and Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance: A Key to Personal Growth I spend a fair amount of time with clients especially in the early stages of working with them asking if they have taken the actions they agreed needed to be taken, because surprise, surprise they haven’t, yet. This is very Read more…
The Interplay of Impatience and Unrealistic Expectations I found myself feeling frustrated this morning, so I made a conscious effort to switch my focus from that frustrated state to one of curiosity about why I was feeling this way. What I found was that my frustration was rooted in not Read more…
Always had that helped them. Bill Gates, Eric Smidtt the CEO of Google, Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton (yes the Presidents of the United Sates) Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet. Every single one of those massively successful people had a coach or a mentor at some point, Read more…
How Avoidance Undermines Success Acknowledging your own personal limitations and facing whatever fears are linked to this are not merely steps toward self-improvement; they are foundational pillars supporting the entire structure of your own personal and professional success. Avoidance, on the other hand, represents a significant if not an unmoveable Read more…
Why Business Owners Hesitate to Admit Their Potential for Improvement It never ceases to amaze me how fear can grip the most rational minds, especially among those at the helm of businesses. There’s an all-too-common scenario in the business world: owners, often brimming with confidence and success, harbour a deep-seated Read more…
Thinking Differently It seems that everyone today is obsessed with the idea of finding one singular, all-encompassing purpose for their life, I think it’s high time to challenge the notion that life’s journey must be guided by a single, defining goal. The pursuit of a singular purpose is often counterproductive, Read more…
The Unintended Consequences of a Phrase. “Those that ask don’t get,” is commonly uttered in households, often by parents or guardians attempting to quell the incessant queries or requests of their children. While its immediate effect might be a moment of quiet or a lesson in patience, the long-term ramifications Read more…
The Truth About New Year’s Resolutions Every year, as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, millions of people around the world make New Year’s resolutions with high hopes and equally high levels of determination. These resolutions often involve promises to oneself to eat healthier, exercise, quit smoking, save money, Read more…
Why does anyone? Business ownership is often likened to a journey that involves navigating challenging terrains, unpredictable weather, and sometimes, unforgiving environments. Just like seasoned travellers, business owners often face a myriad of challenges and uncertainties. It’s perplexing, then, that so many hesitate to ask for help when they most Read more…
Changing How You Think for Transformational Results Achieving different results in life often begins with altering our perspectives and thought patterns. The way we think, perceive challenges, and approach opportunities significantly impacts our actions and, consequently, the outcomes we get. This though is a formidable task, and yet the only Read more…