Do you ever get frustrated with other people when they don’t get their stuff done? Do you sometimes wonder what their problem is? Do you find yourself scratching your head because you expect everyone else to be like you when it comes to doing what they're suppose to do? If you can relate, you may lean toward the Upholder tendency when it comes to how you meet expectations. So why do I keep talking about The Four Tendencies? Because … [Read more...]

  There’s a concept that has been in my career and life development arsenal for as long as I can remember. It centers around the idea that all big and beautiful aspirations are manifested by making hundreds of small choices and action steps each and every day. I call it the Cumulative Effect. As a highly intuitive person (qualified by my Myers Briggs indicator) I figured out along the way that if I wanted to produce a specific result … [Read more...]

Many people wonder about the effectiveness of coaching over the phone versus in person. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at first. Up until the point when I started to train to be a life coach, my preferred communication method was face-to-face meetings. It didn’t take me long to come around tho. One of the reasons I chose the life coach training program I did was because I wanted to learn from who I thought was the best coach out … [Read more...]

How to Improve Your Relationships at Home and at Work If you’re following my posts on The Four Tendencies, you’ve learned that understanding your own tendency is the first order of business. Seek to understand yourself first. Then, from this knowledge base, you begin to understand others. Understanding your nature, as well as the nature of the people around you, helps you to live and work with more understanding, acceptance, simplicity, … [Read more...]

My #1 Tip for How to Survive the Holidays It’s official, the holiday season is here. For some, the holiday season is full of love, laughter, giving, receiving, and celebrating. For others, it can be stressful, depressing, and filled with anxiety. When around family, we can easily revert back to our old teenage selves which can make us feel hurt, angry, and frustrated. Regardless of what camp you're in, I give you my #1 tip for helping … [Read more...]

Nourish and Balance Your Creative Resources   You’re feeling tired, bored, and stuck in the routine of everyday life. It’s almost like you can sleepwalk through doing all the things that keep you successful on a daily basis. You can’t think of the last time you raised the bar in any area of your life. You’re feeling a strong craving to breakout in some way, but how? I have the answer; Artist Dates Working or being productive over … [Read more...]

  You’ve got a strong desire to up your game and show up big. But for some reason, you’re having a hard time mustering up the courage to challenge yourself in new ways. You’re enjoying the comfort and predictability of your routine schedule. If that’s true, then why does the whisper inside you keep telling you it’s time, time to explore new territory. I know, I’ve been there too. It’s impossible to challenge yourself and take … [Read more...]

The Secret to Getting More of What YOU Want in Life The Four Tendencies is a fascinating look into how you respond to and meet expectations; for you and for others. Understanding this aspect of your personality will change your awareness of your own personality, as well as the personality of others. This awareness helps you to live and work more effectively and enables you to live a happier life. Discover your tendency by taking the … [Read more...]