Posts Tagged With ‘ Executive Coaching Courses ’

For those who have ventured into owning a business, good luck! I mean that seriously, not facetiously. It takes a special person to commit to becoming a successful entrepreneur. There are just so many darn details that can overwhelm you. And, once you get past the start-up phase, you turn to a growth phase. Then as you grow, you might really begin to “take off”, meaning your brand has legs and is gaining momentum. Order counts increase, opportunities open up. Expansion looms large. Then you might actually reach the enterprise stage. This is where your little idea now starts to look like a... Continue Reading

Here’s the scenario: life throws you a curve ball. Things don’t go your way. You suffer an embarrassing moment in front of colleagues, your spouse or your kids. You lose the deal, the game, the promotion, or the moment. The other guy wins. You failed. What are your responses? Yes, I believe there is more than one. Of course, you’ll have an immediate response. However, the sting of losing can linger near term, long term and for life. How do you react? I’ve certainly lost out a few times. It’s a natural part of a competitive commerce model. The chance to win or lose is all around us. The... Continue Reading

I was raised as the only child of a hard working single Mom. In my formative years, she taught me so much about life and business. Truthfully, I didn’t know that’s what I was learning until the day came for me to enter the business world. Then, moment by moment, as the tests and trials of my own career began to unfold, I realized she had done an amazing job at teaching me some very profound wisdom. Here are Her 10 Truths: 1. Believe in Yourself –  Seldom will others believe in you, so you must always believe in yourself. This is especially true when starting a new gig. You are an unknown.... Continue Reading

Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: Change Management is old news. The argument says the way we once understood change management has been overcome by several new and more complex drivers in business. Here are some of the reasons old-style change management doesn’t work anymore. First, we are now into Phase Three of technology advancements.... Continue Reading

One of the most common questions I get from people is, “Why do you do what you do?” They’re genuinely curious why I’ve dedicated my life to executive coaching and podcasting. And it’s a valid question. Especially nowadays when there are thousands of coaches and new podcasts springing up every month. The answer is simple… “The right word. From the right person. At the right time. Can change your life.” Meet Jonathan Interestingly, I never said it quite that way until recently. I was meeting with a potential guest for an upcoming podcast. His name is Jonathan Rivera. He created... Continue Reading

Yesterday marked the start of a new program I am offering. I call it Leadership LIVE! It is a one-hour workshop, totally free to attend. During the workshop, I and a special guest will be talking about hot topics in business and management. If you join in, we’ll take questions and do some on-the-spot coaching to help you with the issue or idea you have. Again, it is free to attend, but you must pre-register. You can use the QR code below or click the button. Register Here In yesterday’s session, my guest was Rich Hall. Rich is a fellow Houston area coach and colleague. We covered... Continue Reading