In part 1 of this series, I went over several tips on how to give constructive criticism. Now let’s talk about how constructive feedback benefits the relationships we have with our families. Perfect Families DO NOT Exist As much as we’d like to, we can’t choose our families. Unfortunately many of us, myself included, also know what it’s like to have a … [Read more...]
How to Give Constructive Criticism & Why It Benefits Relationships
Our lives are filled with many different types of relationships, and constructive criticism is invaluable in all of them. This is a 5 part series I’ve put together that highlights tips on how to give constructive feedback and why it benefits 4 major relationship categories (family, significant other, friends, and manager/mentee). Now let’s get started. :) We’ve all heard … [Read more...]
Why You Should Be Going to Conferences
If you’re an entrepreneur (or an aspiring one) it should be a requirement that you go to at least one conference a year. So far in 2011 I’ve been to two, South By Southwest in Austin, Texas and the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. Each has not only changed the way I think about my business, but rather the way I think about my life. The Misconception About … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Stress: Is Stress Ruining You and Your Relationships?
Anyone who hasn’t experienced a stressful period at least once in their life is either completely kidding themselves or living a very sheltered lifestyle. I’ve witnessed and experienced how stress can strain and ruin relationships, create health problems, and cause serious emotional changes such as depression and rage. I carry a lot of stress myself (hard to avoid it working … [Read more...]
Successfully Become a Relationship Coach – Part 2
A Magic Pill to Help Your Client’s Relationships In Part 1 we learned what a relationship coach is and what some of the most common challenges are for clients and coaches. Here is my best advice for providing a relationship coaching program that will keep your clients engaged and accountable for its success in their lives. This might surprise you, but one ‘magic pill’ … [Read more...]