Harland Sanders was 65 years old and broke when he travelled across America looking for restaurants to buy his fried chicken recipe. After being rejected 1,008 times, he finally found someone to accept his offer. The rest is fast-food history, and in 1964 “Colonel” Sanders sold his chain of Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants for $2 million. Never give up.
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John Lennon sang “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”. I happen to think that making plans is fundamental to success in any endeavour. But Lennon’s point is that if you’re not enjoying the journey, you’re in danger of letting your life slip by without noticing it. Here’s how you can learn to live in the present.
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Remember Peter Gibbons, the main character from cult 90s movie Office Space? When talking about his lack of motivation at work to external consultants known as The Bobs, he explains, “It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s that I just don’t care.” Employee coaching is evolving. Here’s why you should offer life coaching for your employees.
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If you have low self-esteem, it’s very easy to get caught in a downward spiral of self-loathing. Everything you do seems to reinforce the idea that you’re worthless and weak. Do you really want to live your life this way? There is a way out. Here’s how to increase your self-esteem.
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Do you find yourself constantly being knocked back when you strive to achieve your goals? Do you get frustrated when you come up against “unforeseen circumstances” that threaten to derail your plans? The key to overcoming obstacles is to identify them before you come up against them.
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The modern workplace is changing at an accelerating rate. Big advances in communications technology, artificial intelligence and automation are driving efficiency and productivity, changing our roles and the way we do our jobs.
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Writing things down is one of the most valuable things you can do if you want to gain clarity in your life and improve wellbeing, and forms an important part of my coaching practice. Do not underestimate the power of writing.
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Optimistic people are happier and more successful than pessimists. Why? When you see the future in a positive light, you tend to take action that moves you toward that future, which in turn gives you a sense of purpose and meaning. When you see the future as bleak, inertia tends to set in, as you may see no hope of a better tomorrow. Here’s how to cultivate your optimism.
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You may know what you want in your career, and be applying for roles you know will suit you more, but for the time being you’re stuck in a job that’s just not right for you. Hate your job? Here’s how to make the most of it.
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We all lead busy lives, and sometimes it can seem like a constant struggle just to keep your head above water. Balancing family, work, study, and leisure time can be a huge challenge. Luckily there are smart ways to get some sanity back into your life, and take control of your time management. Here are 12 time management tips that work:
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On our way to achieving our goals and aspirations, it’s inevitable that occasionally we won’t live up to the standards we expect of ourselves. We all make mistakes, lose motivation, miss deadlines or put in less than a 100% effort from time to time. At times like this, it’s vital to nurture your self-compassion.
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Do you start each day with confidence and belief in your own abilities? Or do you consistently doubt yourself and your capacity to perform well?
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In recent years, psychologists have increasingly focused their attention on finding out what makes us truly happy. The research has found one fundamental concept to be true – that our happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, and is not necessarily dependent on what is going on in our lives. In other words, we can choose to be happy, regardless of our external circumstances. This is the key to happiness. [Read more…]
Would you like more productive and engaged workers? Less sick leave? A better working environment? Increased profits? Employee coaching could be the answer.
As employee wellbeing becomes increasingly important in the modern workplace, companies such as Facebook and LinkedIn are providing personal life coaching services for their staff. [Read more…]
Human beings naturally tend to seek out the easiest path, and when we find a way that works for us, we tend to stick to it. This is great, but sometimes we can become so entrenched in our ways and settled into our comfort zone, it can inhibit us from achieving what we really want!
