Dec 01
I’m going to do a series of articles that connect you to articles from other coaching experts that I have found valuable for your coaching practice. This first one is on hypnotherapy techniques for coaches, from the Transformation Academy blog. Hypnotherapy is a powerful mind–body technique that helps clients access deeper levels of awareness, clarity, …
Nov 25
We all know that it’s important to have positive self-talk. Negative self-talk impacts your life in more ways than you can ever imagine. Without realizing it, we become our own worst enemies, stripping ourselves of self-confidence and peace of mind. Left unchecked, this lack of positivity in our lives can start affecting our health, leaving …
Sep 16
As the seasons transition from summer to fall, there is often an urgency to slow down and have a relaxing morning routine. It is not about becoming lazy or not being productive, but having slight transformations in your daily life that allow you to find a healthy and calming balance between your responsibilities and your …
Sep 02
The Great This is a story about my website hosting migration. My summer started wonderfully. Due to planning ahead, I was able to take a 5-week road trip getaway, leaving my business running smoothly on its own. When I came back, I spent another two weeks on a meditation retreat. By mid-July, I was …
May 14
The Tree Climbing Competition Last week, I accompanied my husband to a tree-climbing competition in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) annually holds these timed events. My husband, a career arborist, was helping that day. Finalists get to compete in the international competition. You may not have known that …
Mar 13
The Masterclass, “Mastering Your Next Chapter,” with Melissa Deally was a fascinating look at the power of the unconscious mind. Melissa first led the group through a simple exercise to enter a “learning state” by grounding with deep breaths, looking up, and expanding peripheral vision. She told us that you can do this exercise whenever …
Jan 31
Life coaches are in the business of transformation—helping clients shift their perspectives, overcome limitations, and achieve their goals. “QuantumThinking” offers a revolutionary framework that complements the coaching process by introducing a mindset rooted in infinite possibilities and non-linear thinking. For coaches themselves, this new system of thinking provides a powerful tool to address their own …
Jan 21
My (layman’s) interest in quantum physics theories led me to purchase the book, “Do You QuantumThink?–New Thinking That Will Rock Your World”, by Diane Collins,” And it turned out to be one of the best books I’ve ever read, and you don’t have to be interested in physics to appreciate it. The book presents a …
Jan 14
How can you turn annoyances into opportunities with the power of thought? Recently, I received an email from my coach about how she overcame a challenge by stepping out of her comfort zone. She was finding another attendee at a spiritual retreat obnoxious. My coach found it difficult to tolerate the person until she suddenly …
Nov 30
Embracing Possibility Over Fear Most of us have been conditioned to use the default brain setting of “What’s the worst that could happen?” This can be useful as a form of “mental armor”, protecting us from disappointment and despair. This mindset has been especially prominent during times of uncertainty, like before recent elections, where people …
