Believe it or not, it’s almost November already and that means the warm summer heat has given way to brisker autumn air. It’s the time of year when the scenery changes from lush greenery to beautiful colors of red, yellow, orange and brown. So what better time than now to recognize and embrace the changes in our lives as well? Read More ›
Tag: expanding potential
By Janice LaVore-Fletcher, PCC, CMC / Jul 14
Sometimes in life, we get so overwhelmed by the enormity of our goals that we give up before we even start trying to achieve them. If our goal is to lose 100 lbs., that number may seem so large and so daunting, that it keeps us from even taking a first step into the gym. Or we may dream about being the CEO of a company, but just the thought of starting at the bottom and working our way up through the ranks seems almost impossible, so why even bother? Read More ›
By Janice LaVore-Fletcher, PCC, CMC / Jul 3
As a visual and kinesthetic learner, I’ve used “creative note taking”, or Mind Mapping, for years where I use color and pictures and themes to help me see how ideas are linked in course design work, giving presentations and lectures, taking notes, or brainstorming ideas. It is also a great tool in coaching to open things up, see patterns and themes emerge, as well as gain new perspectives and new insights. Read More ›
By Janice LaVore-Fletcher, PCC, CMC / Jun 6
Taking that first courageous step toward something we want is often the most difficult. But if we ever want to achieve what it is we desire, it is necessary. Why is the first step so difficult though? What is it that so often hinders us so early on in our journey? The answer is simple, if not cliché: it’s fear of where the journey will take us.