That stands for Making Charitable Contributions. Let me clarify, It’s the end of the year when we look to making those final charitable donations for tax purposes and to give one last bit of good to those who we care and support. And I want to give to the givers and...

Some say it's better to give than to receive while others say it's better to receive than to give.  But as coaches, we know that it's best to give AND receive.  And when both happen together, magical things happen. Such is the case.  I want to encourage you to give so...

I will partially credit my client who was quoting Brian Tracy (so he gets partial credit as well). He was saying in one of his programs something to the effect that when you fail, you have to keep trying.  And it's the ones who keep trying that will eventually...

Christmas time is coming around and I'm seeing all these boxes. Boxes in the mail, boxes in the stores, boxes in my home, boxes, boxes, boxes. And I realize And I realized that all the boxes look the same--especially when they're wrapped up with pretty paper and a...

Talking with a client who was revealing how she had made a strong choice to end a relationship.  It had some good points that made it easy to keep around, but she realized that it wasn't what she ultimately was wanting. I acknowledged that often there is the easy...

I'm going on vacation, and I need a valid passport. Mine is not only expired, I can't find it.  I've looked everywhere and it's not to be found. So I realize I have to get it replaced.  Looking on the website, I see that it's going to cost $110 just for the renewal....

I thought this might grab your attention. Although I could have just as easily used… "Your Chicago Chapter needs your help"   How about,  "Attend the ICFMidwest Conference in June for FREE"   Or even better "Want to work with me while doing something big,...

This was yet another spectacular call. I CHALLENGE you to listen to it. That is, unless you aren't interested in deep coaching insight and growth. I CHALLENGE you to open yourself to the learning and insights from this call. That is, unless you don't want to discover...

The artistry and performance of celebrating-101414 WHAT A SPECTACULAR CALL!!! At the risk of sounding cliche, this call is packed with CELEBRATION. And not just the CELEBRATION that you might think (of course there's that, too) but so much more.  After doing these...

Columbus day has once again come and gone.  It’s a day where we all get off from school, banks are closed and the mail isn’t delivered.  What a way to celebrate the DISCOVERY OF AMERICA. But then again, does this really deserve accolades?  Let’s take a closer look at...