Contrary to popular wisdom, sometimes it is better to ready-fire-aim than to ready-aim-fire. People often spend much time, money and effort setting things up. Often the best approach is simply to "just do it." I often get questions about setting up a business. My clients and colleagues want to be Living the Dream. This requires [...]
Most of us have a strong belief that we are good and honest people. This self-perception dictates how we view ourselves and the world around us. Unless proven otherwise, we see ourselves as usually being fair, truthful, and correct in how we behave and treat others. Our integrity is intact. We are naturally resistant to [...]
Sleeping-in means being able to lie in bed until it is easier to hold my eyes open than closed. This happens very rarely. Most of the time the sound of my alarm clock or a stray thought pops me into the conscious reality. Awake, alive, and ready to go! Well, not always. You spend about [...]
Ah, a good night’s sleep. Living the Dream means being able to enjoy the life you have chosen with vigor and vitality. Quality sleep is essential for enjoying life. When we sleep well, we listen well, process well, decide well, and understand well. Waking up refreshed is the ticket to a good day. Many things can [...]
It’s hard for me to imagine someone not wanting to be alive. Yet such feelings happen ALL the time. It is highly likely that people you know and love are thinking of ending their lives. Living in a beautiful area provides no immunity from depression and anxiety. In fact, it can exacerbate the frustration of [...]
Maximize Virtual Conference Something is coming up soon that I want to tell you about. One of the most comprehensive meetings for Christian coaching will be happening soon. Over 27 experts in coaching will be part of this year’s CCNI eSummit entitled Maximize. As president I get to preside over the first evening of activities [...]
My new book, Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches, is Now in Print Well, it is finally here! May I present to you Ethics and Risk Management for Christian Coaches by yours truly.I wanted to bring out the heart of coaching. At its core, ethical coaching has to do with relationships – relationships with [...]
ICF Revised Code of Ethics 2015 This past month ICF released a revised Code of Ethics. It’s more personable than the previous code and tries to frame the “rules” in such a way the coach can know what to do, rather than what not to do. The revised code reflects a trend in the industry [...]
Ethics and Morality Our ethics is a function of our morality. And our morality is a function of our ethics. Ethics speaks to the principles we believe in and morality speaks to the values we practice. By nature we can be kind and altruistic beyond belief. At the drop of a hat, we can suddenly [...]