Recently I had a conversation with a young man who was preparing to go off to college and start the next chapter of his life. Although…
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Steel is an alloy formed from iron, carbon, and other elements. Concrete is created by combining water, cement, and aggregate. In both cases, strength is not found in any single component, but in the interaction that occurs when specific elements are brought together with intention. In a personal coaching relationship, it is the bond between a client’s desire and the coach’s experience that produces an actionable plan for success.
My personal coaching philosophy is built from real experiences, hard lessons, and the events that changed my life. The Reflections portion of this site serves as a forum for my thoughts on a wide range of topics. The essays found here offer a window into my coaching method and the ideas that shape it. All essays can be accessed through the Archive Posts Menu, where specific areas of focus are clearly organized. To explore my ideas concerning Personal Coaching please access the categories “Coaching” and/or “Coaching Philosophy”.
In my book What I Heard: Sunset Views, I share twenty-five short stories that begin with actual quotes—things people said to me that altered the way I saw myself and the world. The lessons chronicled there deepen my understanding of people and help form the foundation of my approach to personal coaching. Excerpts from the book can also be accessed through the Archive Posts Menu .
Recently I had a conversation with a young man who was preparing to go off to college and start the next chapter of his life. Although…
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