You Down With OPP? It’s Not What You Think!

Back in the 1990s when I was a teenager, there was a hip hop song called “OPP” that was incredibly vulgar . . . so naturally, it became wildly popular.  The catchy hook went, “You down with OPP? Yeah, you know me!” I’ll spare you the details of what OPP means in the song, but today…

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8 Strategies to Make Your First Life Coaching Session a Success

A life coaching session is an essential first step on the path to personal growth; however, it can be stressful when you’re a new coach and don’t know what to expect. Prepare yourself mentally and physically and gather any necessary tools and resources. You can also set up lightweight portable trade show booths to meet…

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Women’s Health Magazine Says Life Coaches Are Fake. Here’s the Truth

I don’t often get triggered, but I recently read something that made my blood boil. Grr! As an online business owner, I’m used to dealing with anonymous haters who think my work is meaningless. But it was incredibly disheartening to see a major American women’s magazine trashing life coaches. I don’t take what I do…

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Editor’s Notebook 167

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin [Book Trailer]. So excited to read this new book by my favorite author! Get your copy HERE. I Reread…

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Ask Me Anything! Your True Passion Versus What You “Should” Be Doing

When my clients are feeling directionless, I gently guide them back to the sweet spot between their true passion and what they “should” be doing. It’s the eternal struggle! We have this vague notion that there’s something grander and more meaningful waiting for us…but we get caught up in the expectations from our loved ones,…

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New Clubhouse Class: How to Silence the Critical Voices in Your Head

I’m a bit of a nut for Christmas movies, and so far this year, I’ve watched at least a dozen of these tales of love, redemption, magic snowmen, and flying reindeer. My favorite holiday story is any film adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Especially the Muppet version! Who can resist a crabby…

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Why People’s Online Personas Aren’t the Whole Truth

I once met up with a fan of my business for a casual lunch and chat. About halfway through our tea and cucumber sandwiches, she grabbed my arm and said, “I just have to tell you that I’m so pleased that you’re exactly like how you are in your videos.” I knew what she meant.…

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