When I heard that actor, comedian, author, and producer, Jim Carrey, would be giving the commencement speech at Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, where I live, I was hesitant to go because I have always thought of him as a goofy guy who will do anything for a laugh. How could you possibly …
Tag: life coaching
Mar 31
Believe in Yourself – Part 2
In a previous blog I talked about four different things that I did to get my business into profit. But there’s one more thing I did that really pushed me over the top. You see, the techniques that you can use to keep yourself motivated and positive shift your energy so that you attract more …
Mar 17
Believe in Yourself
One of the biggest keys to your success is to believe in yourself. So many times I see coaches get discouraged in the beginning stages of their coaching business when things don’t go well or disappointments occur. This is the time when you need to be vigilant about staying in control of your mindset. The …
Feb 24
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Recently, I picked up a used copy of Tony Robbins’ second book, “Awaken the Giant Within” and I must say—what a wealth of information is in it! In fact, I devoured in a week and am reading it for a second time. His six points on harnessing the power of decisions are so enlightening that …
Feb 17
Why Not-Enough-Clients is Not the Problem-Part3
Almost every life coach I talk to admits that the biggest problem or obstacle they face in their business is not enough clients. And I think it’s safe to say that most entrepreneurs feel the same way. But “not-enough-clients” is not the problem, but is the RESULT of the problem. I would like to propose …
Feb 03
Why Not Enough Clients Is Not the Problem: Part 2
Almost every life coach I talk to, admits that the biggest problem or obstacle they face in their business is not enough clients. But “not-enough-clients” is the RESULT of the problem, not the problem. I would like to propose that the problem is something much deeper. And it has to do with basic self-worth, self-esteem, …
Jan 26
Why “Not-Enough-Clients” Is Not the Problem: Part 1
Almost every life coach I talk to admits that the biggest problem or obstacle they face in their business is not enough clients. But “not-enough-clients” is the RESULT of the problem, not the problem. I would like to propose that the problem is something much deeper. And it has to do with basic self-worth, self-esteem, …
Nov 11
What if you think you can?
Tony Robbins says that the difference between successful and unsuccessful people is in the questions they ask themselves. Successful people ask empowering questions, and unsuccessful people ask non-empowering questions. Why is this important to know? Because, this means that you have the power to overcome any obstacle in your life. What happens to most people …
Jul 08
Are You Doing What You Most Want? by Carl Stewart
Guest Post by Carl Stewart, IAPLC member “This is your life. Do what you want and do it often. . . . Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out, and start creating. Life is short, live your dream, and wear your passion.” Are you …
Jun 10
Laughter is the Best Medicine
One of my favorite childhood books was the Mary Poppins episode where she took Jane and Michael to visit her Uncle who laughed so hard that he floated up to the ceiling and they did with him. I thought that was so cool! Then when the movie “Mary Poppins” came out I was delighted to …





