Our lives are built upon relationships, and we all seek ways to enrich and deepen these connections. Amidst this odyssey, we often overlook a formidable tool hidden in plain sight: appreciation. It possesses a magical essence, capable of breathing life into even the most strained connections and nurturing love, trust, and profound understanding. Picture this:[…]
Introduction: Unpacking Compassion and Empathy In the realm of performance coaching, two key emotional skills, compassion, and empathy, are often confused and used interchangeably. As we embark on our Performance Coach Certification journey, understanding these distinct yet intertwined concepts is crucial. This knowledge can significantly enhance our interactions with clients, making them more authentic and[…]
Introduction In the bustling world of today, purpose – in life and business – is the true North Star that guides us. It fuels passion, drives success, and fosters fulfillment. Yet, finding this purpose can often be a challenging journey, filled with uncertainties and doubts. This is where Performance Coach Certification from Performance Coach University[…]
Great minds have always been driven by ideas—those elusive sparks of inspiration that hold the power to shape the world we live in. From scientific breakthroughs to revolutionary inventions, ideas have propelled humanity forward, igniting progress and transforming societies. Yet, in the vast landscape of human imagination, ideas are as ephemeral as they are powerful.[…]
Success and failure are two sides of the same coin. While success is celebrated and revered, failure is often met with disappointment and frustration. However, what many fail to realize is that failure is not the end of the road but a necessary part of the journey toward achievement. In fact, failure can serve as[…]
“Perfectionism doesn’t make you feel perfect. It makes you feel inadequate.”—Maria Shriver— Every day, we are bombarded with images of perfect bodies, perfect homes, perfect relationships, and perfect lives. The pressure to measure up can be overwhelming, and it can feel like the only path to success is through perfection. But the pursuit of perfection[…]
Do you frequently need assistance getting tasks started or completed? Perhaps you are continuously rearranging your priorities such that the tasks you dislike are at the bottom of the list. Or you’re still putting off doing tasks around the house or office. You’re not alone. We all have those days when we just don’t feel[…]
In this current tight labor market and a looming recession, it is vital that managers find effective ways to keep employees motivated and satisfied with their jobs (and the company). It turns out that incentives (especially monetary and non-monetary ones) aren’t such a strong motivator. True motivation comes from the ‘progress principle,’ according to research[…]
In this era of social media, the term ‘thought leadership’ has been thrown about so much that it is often hard to put a finger on what exactly it means. However, true thought leadership is about people who are industry experts and share their insights and knowledge freely with the aim of improving, educating or[…]
As an individual, you need to have certain principles that guide you in everything you do both in your personal life and professional life. When consistently applied, those principles or values come to define who you are, and others learn to rely on you because they know what to expect. We discuss some of the[…]