Category: Inspiration

Planting the Seeds

garen landscape

About a month ago, my husband and I attended a lecture by Doug Tallamy, entomologist (insects), on how we are losing insects and birds in the U.S. because there aren’t enough native plants left to feed them. Birds and insects are pollinators which are an essential part of the human food chain. Our parks and …

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Archeology and American Stonehenge

American Stonehenge

I could talk about business and marketing all day long, but I do have a few other passions. So today I thought I’d give you a break from business and share one of my secret passions with you—archeology. In college I got to take a course in Greek archeology and became fascinated with the topic. …

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Seasons Greetings

May the blessings of this Season be with you throughout the New Year! As 2020 comes to an end, many people are glad it’s over. But many people also have a renewed hope in the future for better future. As a coach you are the key to many people’s hopes for a transformation in their …

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Our Community

Dear Friends of IAPLC,                                                                                                        …

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Guest Post: My Self-Esteem Movie

By Veronica Hislop WHAT IS SELF-ESTEEM? My Definition: “Self esteem is the art of  knowing who you are and what you want, trusting your heart and  living a truly authentic life based on your own sense  of self-worth and values. It is about being totally unapologetic  about what you stand for regardless of what others  might think of you. It is …

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Guest Post: An Exercise in Vitality

By Deborah Jane Wells   What’s one of the top 10 ways to reduce stress? Exercise. One of the top 10 ways to relieve anxiety? Exercise. Promote vitality? Exercise. Relieve depression? Build self-esteem? Improve self-image and confidence? Increase stamina, strength, flexibility, stability and dexterity? Reduce tension? Improve mental sharpness and alertness? Strengthen immunity? Reduce health …

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Guest Post: Thoughtful Thursday Gratitude Quotes

By Lenora Boyle In this season of gratitude, I offer you some of my favorite gratitude quotes about gratitude. In reality, we don’t need to celebrate Thanksgiving Day to practice gratitude and appreciation. Let’s make every day a thanksgiving day. Remember to write everything you’re grateful for in  a notebook or journal on a daily or weekly …

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Guest Post: She is Amazing…Watch her Fly…Watch her Fall?

By Dj Segovia You remember “Superman”- able to leap tall buildings and out speed bullets? And now his cousin, “Supergirl” is a new popular TV series. We love those superheroes with super powers!  Let me introduce you to a woman I coach… she is –“Superwoman!” She is a multitasking-maven. She takes that role to the outer limits …

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If you think you can’t, think again

If you think you can’t, think again. I know you’ve probably heard of many cases where people have overcome what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles. But I was recently at an awards banquet in our small Iowa town and one of the award recipients was someone I had never met, but who impressed me just …

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Guest Post: CHOICES

“CHOICES”  By Jessie Rex Recently, one of my life coaching clients was struggling with negative thoughts. As we spoke, he realized that he kept connecting his current struggles to his past, to old issues he hasn’t worked through. “He who doesn’t look ahead, remains behind.” — Proverbs We concluded that although his history and his upbringing are a huge part …

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