Posts Tagged ‘Coaching’

Pay Attention to Language – What Are the “Orange Cone” Words for You

Posted on November 10th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Let’s think about the orange cones of language. As verbal beings, language is a key element in the way that we communicate with one another and even with ourselves. We think in words and we speak, write, and telegraph (do people even do that anymore?) in words or representations of words. And, words are labels [...]

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Problems in Your Business? Remember, You Can’t Steer a Parked Car – Get Some Forward Motion

Posted on November 6th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

We are going to jump right in. Move. Locomote. Propel yourself. Act. Vary. Go forward. Go somewhere. But move. “You can’t steer a parked car.” I tried to find whether this was a quote so I could acknowledge somebody, but I found it in about 10,000 places. This must be one of those statements that [...]

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Taking a Bold Action

Posted on October 27th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Are you ready to take a bold action? Could you be more productive if you were more bold? “Fortune befriends the bold.” ~John Dryden Is bold a word you use to describe yourself, your behaviors, your thoughts, and your actions? If you haven’t imagined yourself as bold – up ’til now – What do you [...]

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Questions to Ask Yourself If You Want to Increase Your Productivity – Your Business, Your Life

Posted on October 18th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

This is one of those times that it will be worth printing and posting these ideas so that you have the questions as ready reminders: Is what I am doing right now the best use of my time? If you are in business, then you better make sure this is a question you are asking [...]

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It’s A Cow

Posted on October 13th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

With her great outlook on life, Darla Arni can always be relied on to deliver a great read. I’d like to share one of her latest observations and hope you enjoy her wisdom and insight as much as I do: It’s A Cow Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful fall day here in Missouri. In fact [...]

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Change of Seasons

Posted on October 10th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

I would like to take a moment to share this wonderful post I received in my email this weekend.  It comes to us from Judith Ann Kirk, Clearing-Clutter Consultant and 16-year veteran of the organizing industry. You can see more of her wonderful information at her website http://OrganizingResources.com and on her Blog: http://Clearing-Clutter.com. The Change [...]

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3 *R*s to Embrace

Posted on June 20th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Responsibility. Darn it! I wish sometimes it could be about the other person or the circumstances we’ve experienced or the hand life has dealt us. But no. Responsibility rests squarely on our shoulders. Now before you get all up in your “I didn’t bring this on!” or “How can I be to blame for what [...]

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3 *R*s to Release

Posted on June 18th, 2011, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Rs to Release Regret. Regret is always, always based on a skewed picture of the past and the mistaken notion that you can somehow change it. As the great teacher and healer Louise Hay reminds, “The point of power is always in the present.” If you are suffering from “regretitis” it’s time to ask yourself [...]

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Essential Questions – If You Can Answer These, You Have a Choice

Posted on March 12th, 2009, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Recently when consulting/coaching with a Life of E’s member, I framed these questions for her to consider.  See if answering them will be helpful to you, too. What do you want? What are you willing to do or go through to get there? What will you have to give up? What will you gain? Is [...]

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Writing Resource…or Some Options for Writers

Posted on December 3rd, 2007, by Meggin McIntosh

Take a look: http://www.author-coach.com/index.htm Some of you may find her to be a helpful resource…others of you may see what someone else who is a writer is offering, in the way of services, etc.  It might serve as a springboard for some of your own ideas. Meggin

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