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“If you hear a voice within you say, 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.”
Vincent Van Gogh
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Leadership for 2012 – Lessons from Shackleton
I’ve got a book coming out in September, 2012. The working title is “The Complete Executive” and it describes the leadership practices and personal disciplines I have observed in my most successful executive level clients. As part of my research I’m … Continue reading
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Book Release!
I’m thrilled to announce the publication of “Ready, Aim, Excel!” It’s a compilation, published by Expert Insights, and featuring leadership experts including Ken Blanchard, Marshall Goldsmith, Relly Nadler, Cathy L. Greenberg and over 40 others. I’m excited to be part of … Continue reading
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Business Building Secrets
I’ve built my business completely on the basis of one-on-one coaching services, whether it be me or one of my fantastic associates doing the work, and I’m really proud of the consistent growth and wonderful success we’ve had over the … Continue reading
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Great event – get your all access pass now!
For the past several weeks, the coaching industry has been buzzing about The World Business and Executive Coaching Summit – a groundbreaking online event that is bringing together all the major thought leaders in the business and executive coaching space, including Brian Tracy, Marshall Goldsmith, Michael Gerber, … Continue reading
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A comment on pricing
I’ve gotten several questions this week about my approach to pricing. Here’s what I sent in response to the last inquiry: I don’t quote or charge by the hour. Because I come to coaching from a corporate background, I am extremely … Continue reading
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The Triple Threat — 3 Keys to Becoming an Executive Coach
Aspiring coaches often ask me what it takes to succeed as a corporate or executive coach. I’ve come to understand that there are very often three things that successful coaches share. And yes, I know that there are lots of exceptions … Continue reading
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Spread the love on Valentine’s Day!
Anyone who either knows me personally or who reads my posts knows that I am passionate about coaching and its potential impact on the world. Lately I’ve been stepping up into more activities that either require more of me as … Continue reading
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Positivity and success – the importance of attitude
I was asked three times today to identify my “ideal” client – twice by prospective clients and once by a coach trying to figure out how to market their business. When I think of the clients I most enjoy working … Continue reading
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Gratitude and Good Wishes
2010 has been abundant and joyous for me personally and for Parachute Executive Coaching. We won big projects, welcomed new clients, enjoyed the continuation of many long term relationships, entered into some possibility-filled partnerships and added some brilliant new members … Continue reading
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Proud to be a coach
This week marks the 15th annual conference of the International Coach Federation (ICF). I’m not there, and am finding myself surprisingly nostalgic for the event and the people who are going to be attending. When I became a coach, just … Continue reading