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Coaches Chat TV and Me

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This coming Monday January 30th 8pm eastern I’m going to be on Coach World TV LIVE from New York! Time Warner Cable TV channel 56; RCN channel 83; Digital channel 111; without cable box on channel 17. And on Verizon FiOS the line up is: MNN #1 – Verizon FiOS channel 33; MNN #2 – Verizon FiOS channel 34; MNN #3 – Verizon FiOS channel 35; MNN #4 – Verizon FiOS channel 36; Coach World TV can also be viewed on the Internet at: www.mnn.org.

You never know what adventure awaits

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“Life is either a grand adventure or nothing” ~ Helen Keller
I had no idea I would be spending New Year’s Eve with cookbook and lifestyle author Jane Webster at her home the Chateau de Bosgouet and a group of her friends. I’m glad I jumped at the opportunity! Ms. Webster is a charming host. She prepared a marvelous multi-course dinner for a “small” gathering….

Know How To Say “No”

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A couple days ago guest blogger Gary Ryan Blair shared 15 ideas to save you time, energy and money in “What is this two-letter word costing you?”. But, how do you say no? In business, saying no is often about respecting and valuing your most precious commodity, your time. So, How To Say “No”

When you must say no, be direct. Saying no is not a time to beat around the bush. Although no often sounds more polite with a short pre and/or post-amble, “I’m sorry, I can’t,” just begs for a reply of “But why?” A short explanation proactively stops the inevitable “Why?”

What is this two-letter word costing you?

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I know, even the thought of saying “No” can cause stress. All sorts of commitments dash through your head. “I can’t say “No, to .” and “My needs me!” Saying “No” brings up all sorts of negative emotions especially guilt.

If it makes you feel any better, you’re not alone.

Happy Holidays Special

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Is your body language being naughty? Find out how to make it nice!
Just imagine a FR*EE* copy of What Your Body Says (and How To Master The Message) to give to someone or some place, a school, maybe even library that could really use it. I’m happy to personalize both copies too if you like at no additional charge to make it a truly special gift! To personalize buy the books then forward me the email with the receipt and tell me specifically how you want them personalized.

Is Your Relationship Growing or Going in Circles?

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Do you remember watching fairy tales and seeing the words, “And they lived happily ever after” written at the end of the movie? When I was a little girl, I used to think that it meant that Cinderella, the Little Mermaid, and Snow White never had a fight with their beloved. I thought that they stayed in eternal bliss.

Does leading your team make you think that herding jello would be easier?

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Does leading your team make you think that herding jello would be easier?
Maybe you knew you wanted to be a transformational leader but now the only thing being transformed is your blood pressure.
Worse yet, maybe you aren’t “really the leader” so what can you do other than sit there and sizzle….

I know, I hear you, I’ve been there too. Over the years I’ve both been on teams, lead teams and facilitated many a meeting and the one thing I can count on coming up time and again is personality conflicts. These conflicts are not outright fist-to-cuffs, yet personality conflicts produce a simmering and stewing underneath the surface…..

Happy Birthday or is it Happy Anniversary…!

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Wow, can you believe it – it’s hard for me to believe that it’s been one year! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone for making it one amazing ride – What Your Body Says (and how to master the message) hit the bookstores one year ago. Happy Birthday (or is it Anniversary), what a difference a year can make!