Are you scurrying around gathering gifts and decking your halls? 'Tis the season for hustle and bustle. Take a little pause to prime yourself emotionally and mentally, so that you can have a more enjoyable holiday season.

Here are 3 simple steps you can take to approach each day with a more positive, optimistic mindset:

1. IMAGINE

I encourage you to start and end each day visualizing WHO you want to be as you engage with others aro...

As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, it is my goal to ask you thought-provoking questions that challenge you to better understand yourself.

What do my Clients have to say about their Coaching experience...

"During our calls, she challenged me by asking a series of questions that caused me to reflect on my current systems and processes, my ideal client, and what I want most from my business. She helped me gain a clear unde...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, from my little family to yours!

It's Turkey Day- the one day of the year where everyone finds comfort in reflecting on thanks and gratitude.

Imagine yourself at the Thanksgiving table... You're sharing happy memories, moments of joy and acknowledging everything that's changed for the better over the past year. As you recall, you sink into the feelings associated with those moments and start feeling a rush of optimi...

Life has a way of challenging us, however Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott offers a different (and more empowering) perspective in her "Ten Rules For Being Human" from her New York Times Best Seller "If Life is a Game, These Are the Rules."   

The Rules For Being Human

from Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott's NYT Best Seller "If Life is a Game, These Are the Rules"

Rule One: You will receive a body. You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours fo...

What matters MOST, to ME, right NOW?

When you FEEL your mind racing or your thoughts scattered, this simple question can be quite powerful. Take a moment to breathe and become present, then ponder your answer to this question. 

The three keywords to pay attention to are: MOST, ME, NOW. Consider the question without those words: What matters? Alot of people ask themselves this question; however without the keywords, your answer may inv...

The Power of TED, The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald

This small little book packs a BIG PUNCH! It's on my TOP 4 FAVORITES list!

Written like a fable, the author takes the reader on a journey with his fictitious character, David. He meets a pair of wise strangers who guide him from feeling like a "Victim" to becoming a "Creator."  

Author David Emerald weaves impactful, potentially life-changing knowledge into a heartwarming sto...

I’ve learned a lot about managing stress and overwhelm over the last several years and wanted to share a story…

A challenge…

With the holidays approaching and the launch of my new Workshop, I’ve been going at top speed for the last several weeks. All the while, I have responsibilities at home and at Branching Out Events that I have not tended to, leaving me ridden with guilt and self-loathing. (Sounds dramatic, but I can assure you th...

As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, it is my goal to help you develop your own positive mindset for all aspects of your life, especially your business.

What do my Clients have to say about their Coaching experience... 

Here's a testimonial from my Client Brooke. I am 12 months into a 14 Month Business Transformation Program with her and her business partners. Throughout the journey, I have had the honor of supporting B...

Respond vs. React

When I drew this topic out of my bronze box of ideas, my mind immediately went to the power of a PAUSE. Here’s what I mean…

In even the most challenging situations, we have the power to choose how we behave. We can respond or react. One behavior can lead to possibilities and solutions, while the other can lead to more challenges.

Responding is a positive way of behaving, rooted in a “think before I say/do” mentality...

The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib

In a nutshell, Allan Dib is a marketing genius. He breaks down a monstrous, oftentimes intimidating subject into very simple, practical terms that any business owner can understand and apply. He presents the strategies and tactics you need to "get your ideal client to know you, like you and trust you enough to become a client."

His approach is honest, common sense and easily relatable for any small b...